You Can Run But You Can't Hide My Contractual Wife novel Chapter 170

“Young master, good morning!” The familiar security guard in Sky Corporation greeted Adam with a bow.

Adam just nodded at him and strode inside the building. With the little boy’s sudden presence, the busy crowd in the building stopped and bowed at Adam. He nodded at them with a cold stern face like his father that made everyone wonder. When they first saw Adam, he looked like a sweet gentle boy too different from a cold aloof boy who was in the reception.

“Good morning, young master!” The receptionist tried her best to please her boss’ son. She was fully aware that the kid in front of her was the only heir of the company so there’s no room for mistake.

“I want to see my…. Mr. Sky.” Adam uttered uncomfortably.

The receptionist was quite stunned but she quickly recovered. Her smile was never leaving her face as she said, “Please follow me. I will bring you to your father.”

“Please.” Adam raised his hand to stop her. “I can go there on my own.” He announced.

The receptionist’s smile became stiff but still managed to please Adam. “Please take this pass then.”

Adam quickly took the card, nodded politely at her then went in the elevator’s direction.

The receptionist was left in awe. She could feel something different in the boy but she could not decipher it.

“Good morning young master.” George was already waiting for Adam outside the elevator.

Adam nodded politely acknowledging him. George led him to his dad’s office.

Last night in Adam’s room, the two boys were silent. They could feel the intense tension outside.

“Uncle Damien, do you still love my mom?” Adam asked.

Damien was stunned by the kid’s sudden question. He turned to him and smiled. “Yes. I love your mom.” Damien answered. Adam kept quiet. He seemed to absorb and analyze things with his father’s sudden appearance.

“Are you going with your father?” Damien asked sensing the little boy’s silence.

“I still don’t know it yet,” Adam answered with a heavy tone. It was obvious that he’s problematic with his uncle Damien’s question. Admittedly, he had no answer to his question. He had many worries in his mind. One, the decision of her mother. Second, the fact that he wanted to abandon him when he was still a baby. Third, how he could protect his mother.

After a while, a loud bang on the door was heard. Adam and Damien were both alarmed so they quickly ran outside to check the commotion.

“Mommy?” Adam quickly ran towards Arabella who was sitting on the sofa cupping her face with her two hands.

Seeing Adam running over, Arabella secretly wiped her tears. “Mom are you okay?” Adam asked worriedly.

“Yes.” Arabella tried her best to compose herself. She didn’t want Adam to get worried but she just couldn’t stand the arrogance of Adam’s father.

“What did he do to you?” Damien asked with controlled anger.

“Nothing. Nothing.” Arabella answered lowering her eyes. She didn’t want Damien to see her red eyes.

Adam saw what her mom was hiding and he came up with a decision.

Morning came, Adam went out from his room wearing his school uniform.

Arabella was stunned. “Honey are you sure you wanna go to school?” She asked worriedly as she thought Adam was still under trauma after being kidnapped and witnessing such a heinous event.

“I miss school mom,” Adam answered smiling to pacify her.

“Are you sure?” She walked close to Adam knelt and held his tiny shoulders. Her fright was still fresh and if she would have to choose, she would not allow him to go anywhere anymore. She just wanted him to stay at home with her. She didn’t want him to be out of her sight anymore.

“I’m okay mom. You don’t need to be worried about me, okay? You know, your son is the bravest.” Adam raised his arm and showed his muscle to her mom boasting his fat muscles.

Arabella laughed out loud and hugged her handsome humorous son.

“Now your laughing mom.” Adam laughed too hugging his loving mom. “Don’t worry mom. I can handle myself.” He said reassuring her.

With his words, Arabella then realized that she could not lock Adam in the apartment forever. As a kid, he needed to mingle with his fellow kids and had to learn things at school. She should not stop him from getting his privilege just because of her fear of losing him again.

“Okay. Have your breakfast and let’s go to school.” She kissed him on his chubby cheeks and messed up his soft shiny hair.

Adam quickly sat on the dining chair and start eating like he was in a hurry.

She brought Adam to school and she had to do a lot of explaining for Adam’s absences. When Adam was finally settled, she had to go away as to follow the school’s regulations. So, she decided to check on Jaime in the hospital.

Seeing his mother was gone, Adam got his quick escapade.

Bill was standing looking outside with his 360-degree glass wall. Adam was standing behind him. Even a drop of a pin could be heard as immense silence filled the air. They met again as father and son, not the stranger friends they used to be.

“You said before that only men who were brave enough are capable to father a child.” Adam was the one to break the silence. He said in a cold voice as he clearly remembered their conversation in a restaurant before.

After his words, Bill turned around to face his son. His expression was as usual. He pointed to the couch signaling him to sit on it.

Adam quickly followed but his aloofness was screaming.

“Talk,” Bill ordered while he sat on the other couch in front of Adam.

“Don’t hurt my mom,” Adam said directly with a brave tone.

Bill looked at him seriously folding his arms in front. Adam was also folding his tiny arms in front while looking bravely at Bill.

“I don’t,” Bill replied crossing his long legs. Adam crossed his short legs too unnoticing that he was doing exactly what his father did.

“My mom cries a lot because of you.” Adam talked like an adult who was in a meeting with a professional.

“I don’t know about that,” Bill answered briefly with a serious tone.

“You wanted to abandon me,” Adam added coldly pointing out something.

Bill was startled by the boy’s maturity, “Who told you that? Your mom?” He asked with controlled irritation.

“No, and it doesn’t matter where I heard it from.” Adam was the straightforward type rather than acting stubborn and rebel because of what he had known about his father, he chose to face him and settled the matter manly.

“I didn’t abandon you,” Bill replied briefly.

“You weren’t there on all my birthdays.” Adam had no plan to lower his guard but his tone started to become gloomy.

Bill was lost with Adam’s words. He felt a sudden pain in his chest.

“I didn’t know where to find your mother.” He answered.

Adam looked at Bill liked he was studying him. Bill looked at him the same. He still couldn’t believe that he had a son and likewise, Adam still couldn’t believe that he had a father. Adam was smart studious and frank. He could easily win in a chess game and debate. Bill felt amazed with his son.

“Do you love my mom?” Adam suddenly asked.