The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1256

The day had been tough on little William. Born into a world of trouble, snatched away by villains at birth, he carried shadows in his tiny heart.

"I want to go home and see Daddy and Nova," he mumbled.

"Angel said she'd take you the day after tomorrow, didn't she?" Skyler tried to reassure him. "If you miss your dad so much, just give him a call."

"Skyler, you have been in Elysium for a while now. Don't you ever miss your folks?" William inquired.

Skyler, with mock solemnity, declared, "Sometimes I do, but Mom always says that when kids grow up, they've got to live on their own. When I miss them, I just give them a call. They call me too. Mom rang me up just yesterday. I told her I'm doing great here, so she doesn't have to worry."

Life in Elysium was a slice of heaven for Skyler. Back where he came from, folks treated him like a fool, and nobody wanted to play with him. But here, everyone was kind, and he could be a happy kid without anyone giving him strange looks.

Just then, Mira and Nina came rolling up with their robotic dog, Leopold trailing behind.

Noticing William's gloom, Leopold asked, "What's the matter, William?"

Nina blurted out, "Uncle Leopold, William doesn't want you and Aunt Aurelia to have a baby sister. He says he already has one, and he doesn't want another."

Leopold's brow furrowed as he approached William, "Kids shouldn't meddle in grown-ups' business. What your mom and I decide isn't for you to dictate. You need to understand your place."

William shot him a defiant look. "I know my place, Uncle Leopold, no need to remind me."

Kane quickly interjected, "Dad, William just hasn't gotten used to life here yet. He'll adjust in time."

"You're a smart kid, so why's it so hard for you to adapt?" Leopold pressed.

"This isn't my home," William retorted bitterly.

Kane tried to comfort him, "Of course, it's your home. Dad's just upset because you don't want a little sister. He's always nice to you, isn't he? Whatever I have, you have too. He's always fair."

"Yeah," Skyler nodded vigorously, "If I told my folks I didn't want a little sister, they'd be upset too. Your little sister is already growing inside Angel. What do you want to do, have her go through surgery to get rid of her?"

William sniffled.

"Stop trying to make me feel better. Uncle Leopold just doesn't like me. In his eyes, I'm just a burden."

"Come on, William, that's not true. How could you think of yourself as a burden?" Skyler scratched his head, bewildered.