Chapter 644

Alex and Teresa went still, eyeing me with uncertainty. "Who are you?" They didn't remember me, even though we'd met before. Maybe they just forgot since they were getting older. "I'm a friend of Ian's," I lied, fully aware that telling the truth would keep me from seeing the baby. "I heard he had a little one, so I thought I'd drop by and see the baby." Alex and Teresa looked at each other, their faces showing doubt and unease over what I said. Then, they looked at me. "We've never met you, and Ian hasn't said anything about you." I could see why they were cautious, especially in a world where trust could easily be taken advantage of. I offered a faint smile and held out the gifts I had brought. "That's okay, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin. I just wanted to drop by and say hi. That's all." They didn't take the gifts. "We don't know you." With that, they turned and walked away. I stood there, watching them leave. I knew that if I chased after them, it would only make them more uncomfort