Chapter 648

Pinebrook, underground garage. It might look shady, but honestly, it's one of the safest spots around—cars coming and going all the time in the busiest area of the city. Owen Reid parked in his designated spot and stepped out with a bag full of snacks, toys, and milk tea. Sliding open the garage door, everything inside lit up, and right there were slides and toys for kids to play with. He'd pulled an all-nighter to get this mini playland set up—just so the three little ones wouldn't feel like they were being held hostage or something. "Uncle Owen!" Chris slid down and ran straight to him, super hyped. Chuckling, Owen scooped him up and handed him a cup of milk tea. "Brought you guys some goodies." First thing Chris did was hold it out to Owen. "Uncle, you have some first." Owen rubbed his head with a grin. "Nah, I'm not into sweet stuff." So Chris went ahead, jammed the straw in, and darted off to where Terrell and Liam were in a mini war over a toy. "Terrell, have some milk tea." Terr