Chapter 170

"Why… why are you here?" Ruby asked in surprise. Michael responded in a joking tone, "Logan Reed can come, and I can't?" Ruby was even more surprised, as she couldn't understand how Michael knew that Logan had come here. Did he run into her dad and Logan on his way upstairs? "Uncle Michael, you're here!" A young voice called out, as Aaron was waiting for Michael's arrival. Michael's anger disappeared the moment Aaron called his name, and in his usual gentle manner, he picked Aaron up in his arms. Gently patting the boy's head, he asked, "Did you miss me?" "I did," Aaron replied. "How was your new school? If you didn't like it, we can change schools," Michael asked lovingly. "I really like it," the little boy answered with joy. Seeing that it was almost nine, Ruby wondered what this man was doing here instead of relaxing at home. "Mr. Carter, it's getting late. I need to bathe Aaron, and he has school tomorrow. You should go home and rest as well," Ruby said in a gentle tone, indicating