Chapter 235

"Dad!" Liam ran over, practically flying into Aiden's arms with a huge smile. Aiden scooped him up and waved at Madeleine. "Well, look who's here again. Lovely meeting you." Madeleine gave a stiff little nod, her smile stuck halfway, clearly not sure what to say. Liam beamed at her. "Mom, look! Dad's here—you guys can both come to Parents' Day now!" "..." Madeleine looked even more uncomfortable. "No way!" Chris suddenly stepped in front of her, like a little guard dog. He glared at Aiden. "She's my dad's, not yours!" Aiden gave a soft smile and crouched to Chris's eye level. "Why can't I be your dad too?" "..." Madeleine nearly choked on her saliva. Was everyone raised abroad this blunt? "I don't want that. I've already got a dad," Chris huffed, still standing protectively in front of Madeleine like she might get snatched away. "Let me go!" The woman who'd tried to pick a fight with Madeleine was still struggling, raging. "Do you even know who I am?! Keep your hands off me!" The secur