After three years, Aurelia set foot back on the familiar soil of Elysium, a whirlpool of emotions swirling within her.
She prepared a soft, cartoon-themed face mask for her son, leaving only his eyes, nose, and mouth exposed.
Winter had set in, the cold wind biting and harsh. The mask would not only keep little Kane warm but also wouldn't seem too out of place. Although Kane found it uncomfortable, he didn't refuse. After all, with his face covered, he wouldn't have to worry about being recognized.
Zack, Jolin, and Avery had moved into Blossom Villa. Avery, now a top-tier celebrity, needed to protect his privacy strictly from the prying lenses of the paparazzi.
As Aurelia walked through the door, the family burst into tears, their emotions running high. It took a while before they managed to regain their composure.
Kane, sitting quietly on the sofa, watched this heartfelt reunion unfold.
With the mask on, he was safe; his grandparents and uncle didn't recognize him.
Jolin approached him, "Aurelia, is this you and Arno's child?"
"He's William," Aurelia said, patting her son's head.
"How old is he?"
"Nearly three," Aurelia deliberately shaved a year off her son's age, "William has some social anxiety. The mask helps him feel less scared."
"That's alright; kids often take time to warm up to new people. He'll grow out of it," Jolin said with a smile. She brought over some pastries for her grandson, "Sweetie, these are grandma's homemade pastries. Give them a try."
"Thank you, grandma."
Kane picked up a piece of cake, his favorite of his grandmother's pastries.
What he didn't know was that Jolin's mind was filled with thoughts of Kane and her "ex" son-in-law.
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