Chapter 604

Kindergarten. Chris and Liam stood at the gate, eyeing the man in front of them. He was tall and kind of looked like Alex Simpson. Chris tilted his head. "You're saying you're my uncle?" Leon crouched in front of him with a soft smile. "Yeah, I'm here on behalf of Grandpa Simpson to see how you're doing." He even brought a gift as he spoke. Chris glanced at the gift and shook his head. "Mom says you shouldn't take things from strangers. No favors, no gifts." Leon chuckled. "But I'm not a stranger—I'm Alex Simpson's brother." "Uncle Alex's brother?" Chris asked, a little puzzled. Leon nodded. "That's right." "Well, I still can't go with you. Dad wouldn't like that." Chris shook his head firmly. He knew better than to leave with just anyone. Leon explained, "I'm not gonna take you away or anything. Your great-grandpa's in Pinebrook Hospital. His health isn't good, and he wants to see you before his surgery." Old Mr. Simpson's heart was giving out. At his age, even a transplant wouldn't h