Chapter 118

For his plan to go smoothly, Ezekiel invited the help of Lily and Aiden as he couldn't do it all on his own. He lied to Alyssa he was taking Aiden out for a treat. Alyssa didn't mind when Ezekiel claimed it was a 'boys only' treat since she also had work to do at her bakery. So, Ezekiel took Aiden with him to a restaurant. There, Lily was waiting patiently for them. Her eyes brightened up when she saw Aiden. "Baby..." sbe called out with her arms opened. "Auntie.." Aiden screamed out as he ran into her open arms. "I missed you do much." He muttered as he deepened the hug. "Awnn.. It's been only a few days." She said. "It felt like eternity to me." Aiden claimed, making her chuckle softly. "Are you here to eat too?" He asked curiously. "No... your father called me out." She answered as she pulled away from the hug and placed him on his feet. He turned to stare at his father; "You did?? But I thought it was 'boys only'. That's what you told mom. Were you lying?" He asked, the expression