Alden was a cute boy and obviously loved his mother very much

But Kiradouldn't bear to look at him

She couldn't imagine taking him in as her son.

Kira, The Bad Guy

Kira was barely benty two years old, for god's sake!

How was she supposed to play mother to a six-year-old?

Judging from your reaction, I guess the news of Aiden's existence comes as a complete surprise for you. Am I right?

Kraglowered at the wooves.

Of course was a surprise to her!

It was such a bombshell, she was still reeling.

Deborah had not stopped smiling this whole time. So Austyn told you nothing'

She shook her head as if i couiniseration.

Kirastand down at the table.

She was afraid she would fling the glass of orange juice at Deborah it she looked at the woman's song are again

Deborah didn't need a response to contine

She was enjoying every minute of this

So I guess you ako didn't know that I went with us to lume

"I knew that!" Kira retorted

okay. Then do you know why?!

To catch Santoro. He's a drug trafficker, kidnapper and amurderer. And you're his accomplice!

Kira was livid

The woman tried to killust

Why wasn't she put behind bars?

Deborah had the decency to look shamefaced. 'I was coerced newer wanted to hurt Austyn Anyway, Santoro's not the only reason Ausly went to more

Kira didn't want to listen anymore.

Every word out of Deborah's mouth was another shot straight through her heart.

But she couldn't move her legs

"He went there to save Aide-our son, Deborah said. "You've been with Ansty for a while now, so you know what a responsible man he is. Once he learned that Aiden is his son there's no way he can tum his back on him. He almost died, you know, but he considers it a worthy price to pay to save Alden."

Speech had abandoned Kira

She was no longer capable of forming a coherent sentence

Austyn said he was shot by an unknown shooter.

Besuspected Liam was behind this.

He never told her he took the bullet for Alden

He never said a word about the boy.

Deborah waited for Kirato absorb the blow.

Then she twisted the knife in deeper. I guess Austyn's trying to protect you. He knows you probably can't handle the truth"

She sighed. "But I don't think it's a good idea to hide this from you. After all, Alden will becoming to live with you. You're going to find out sooner or later. That's why I told him yesterday, the longer the silence, the deeper the art." Kira's mind was hurled back to last night.

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what had he said?

ch, he said they meant nothing, that Deborah was only trying to drive a wedge between them.

He said he won't keeping any secret from her.

He even captioned her not to fall into Deborah's trap-

Kaulty.

She thought she should have trusted Austyn, especially after talking to Damian.

she should not have been misled by Deborah's words,

Now the realised how stupid she had been.

Austyn had played her like a violin, and she fell for it hook, line, and sinker.

guess i take some getting used to, Deborah said. 'But don't worry, Aiden's a good boy. You'll grow to love him. Not as much as i do, but bet you'll make a good stepmother Ater all, you're such a kind, generous soul, aren't you?"

eres glinted with malicious glee. "And it's not going to be as difficult as you imagine. After all, Alden will spend most of his time at school. And Austyn has promised to take VA sul on weekends. He says he's been absent from Alden's far an long, he has a lot to make up for The delightener lace could be a textbook definition of schadent reade.

Kira. The Bad Guy

"Austyn says he's taking us shopping as soon as he gets bark on his feet. Alden's growing up so fast. He needs new clothes and new shoes. And textbooks for school. He's Interested in football Maybe Austyn can coach him."

Magnanimous in victory, she even offered to make concessions. "You don't need to worry about me. I won't try to take Austyn away from you again. His mind is already made up. I won't try to be Mrs McCarthy I'll just be Alden's mom. I stay out of your sight. Austyn has given me the key to the condo at Sunglade. I will stay away from Ardmore Park. She looked fixedly at Kira. I'm willing to sacrifice my happiness for Aiden. I just want him to grow up like a normal child, with love from both parents. I'm not asking for much here. Please, Miss Hewitt, will you grant me this?"

Kira's mind was completely blank

She heard the drone of Deborah's voice but failed to process the meaning of her words,

She remained still as a state

"Miss Hewitt?" Deborah blinked and worked up some tears. I know this is not easy for you to accept, but I'm not asking for me, I'm asking for Aiden. He needs his father. You're not going to take that away from him, are you?"

She put both palms together as if begging Kira, 'I know you grew up in a single-parent family. Then you should know how difficult that life can be. Surely, you wouldn't wish the same late on a litle boy?

Alden had ghem up on his puzzle game.

He ran to Deborah and hugged her tightly

He tried his best to give an intimidating look at the lady who was making his mother cry. "Go away! You're a bad person!"

Kira stared at the boy

Deborah was right, he did look like Austyn

And he was just as unswervingly loyal as his father.

The boy did nothing wrong.

He was just defending his mother

Kira was the bad guy in this little family drama.

She was the third wheel

Strawberry Generalion

"Aiden's six years old Debord threw an arm around her son and drew him close. 'He's going to grow up so fast. I don't want Austyn to miss out of Allen's chickBlood. Miss Hewitt, please!!

She mudged the boy, "Adem, you wanted to see Baldy, right? Then go and beg this lady. She has the right to decide if you get to see your father

Alden was in DIVIS,

He couldn't understand what was happening, but he sensed the strange lady was in ding Mummy unhappy.

He clutched Deborah's hand and shook his head vehemently, "No She's a bad person! Mommy, make her go away!

The scene was starting to attract curious glances from the other patrons in the cafe.

Deborah's face was pale.

In her filiosy white dress, she looked just as fragile as ever.

Alden was crying,

Kina, on the other hand, was stony-faced.

If this were a TV drama, Kira would be the villain, whereas Deborahs and Aiden would be the helpless victims.

Austyn would be the hero who chased the villain away.