Chapter 288

Chapter 288

The police tracked the disguised mother and son, following the all the way to see Ashley dragging Aiden into the amusement park. However, the amusement park was too large for complete surveillance coverage, making finding them an impossible task.

This situation significantly increased the difficulty for the police in track them.

The only good news was that the amusement park had only one entrance and exit, and Ashley had not yet been seen leaving with Aiden.

However, the police did not dare to relax, fearing that if Ashley changed Aiden’s clothes and disguised him again inside the park, it would be even harder to find them.

“Julian, how about we go in and look? Considering Ashley’s state. I’m worried….

Julian could no longer hold back. “I’ll go first.”

He hurriedly dashed off, with Valerie quickly following. Because of what Julian had said when reporting to the police and Ashley’s obviously poor attitude on the surveillance footage, the police were also concerned she might lose control, so they sent officers to the amusement park.

Katherine, worried about having enough people, even called his family to send their bodyguards to help with the search.

To avoid disrupting the park’s normal operations, the staff were notified to cooperate fully, with Ashley and Aiden’s photos sent to all staff members‘ phones, instructing them to report any sightings immediately.

But when Julian arrived, he was overwhelmed by the vast amusement park and the huge crowd.

There were too many people. Finding two people among them felt like an impossible task.

“Aiden… Aiden…” Julian clenched his fists, his heart wrenching at the thought of his son.

Valerie arrived and quickly tried to comfort him. “Julian, don’t panic. We don’t necessarily have to confront her directly. As long as Ashley treats Aiden well, we can negotiate. Don’t provoke her.”

Julian’s voice was hoarse with pain. “I wouldn’t dare provoke her now. I just hope she doesn’t do anything foolish. As long as Aiden is safe. I’m willing to give up custody. I can give her anything…

He just wanted his son to be safe and sound.

At that moment, in a corner of the amusement park, Aiden was unaware of the commotion his disappearance had caused. He was simply puzzled as to why his mom had picked him up early and brought him to the amusement park.

Even the chicken nuggets and snacks he usually wasn’t allowed to eat were there today, which he could hardly believe,

Ashley had completely changed from her usual harsh and impatient self. Except for a bit of impatience when she hurriedly took him out of school, which she explained was because she urgently needed to use the restroom, she spoke to him souly afterward. Ashley even bought him new clothes and pants at the mall.

Aiden felt like he was dreaming. He never imagined his mom would take him out to have fun like this….

If only Dad were here too, he wondered.

While eating chicken nuggets, Aiden couldn’t help but look up at Ashley, his eyes staring at her eagerly. “Mom, can we come to the amusement park with Dad next time? We can take pictures together and have fun.”

Aiden thought having both his mom and dad with him would feel like a real family, just like his aunt and uncle.

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Ashley replied softly, “Sure, if we have time. But Dad is very busy Today, I will play with you until you’re satisfied, and then I’ll take you back later.”

Hearing this, Aiden was overjoyed. He loved his mom being nice “Okay, we’ll play until we’re happy and then go back.”

Ashley nodded, but her eyes flashed with disdain.

‘Go back? In your dreams,‘ she wondered.

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That bastard Julian dared to drag her to die with him that day, she wished he would get hit by a car now. There was no way she would ever be with him again.

While Aiden was really an ingrate, despite everything Ashley had done for him, all he cared about was his dad.

Aiden couldn’t see through her deceit.

He was just happy to have food and drinks. These days, with his parents fighting and his mom leaving home, he had been feeling very anxious despite his obedience. Seeing his mom spending time with him today made him believe that, like always, his parents would soon make up after their argument.

With this thought, a smile appeared on Aiden’s little face.

“Mom, I need to go to the restroom.” He had accidentally drunk too much soda, overwhelmed by his excitement.

Ashley instinctively frowned. “Didn’t you just go to the mall…”

She stopped mid–sentence, remembering her goal for the day. Quickly, she replaced her frown with a smile. “Okay, go to the restroom. Be careful, and I will wait for you right here.”

“Okay.” Aiden nodded vigorously and hopped away.

As soon as Aiden left, Ashley’s phone rang.

She had already turned off her main phone. This was a backup she had specially bought from a second–hand market. She quickly answered the call, speaking hurriedly. “Why are you only calling now? Okay, hurry to the exit of the Starlight Amusement Park and wait for me…”

“That’s right… I’m here with Aiden now. I’m going to take him away and make Julian regret it for the rest of his life.”

“Don’t worry. In a few years, Aiden wil be able to earn money, and he’ll support me. Julian wants his son? Dream on. There’s no way I’m letting him have it easily.”

“Hmph, that loser. What can he do with a few hundred thousand dollars a year? Don’t worry. As long as Aiden is with me, Julian will have no choice but to pay me child support. I’ll be living the high life, and so will you, darling…”

On the other end of the line was Caleb.

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Initially, Caleb was annoyed that Julian had taken Aiden, finding the kid to be a bothersome burden. But when Ashley

mentioned that they could use Aiden to get child support from Jalian, Caleb immediately relaxed.

“Alright, you two come out quickly. I’ll be there in five minutes.

While Ashley was talking, she didn’t notice anyone behind her.

Aiden happened to come out at that moment. Seeing Ashley at the door, he instinctively called out, “Mom…”

Before he could finish, he heard Ashley laughing on the phone, saying. “Darling, you mustn’t let me down. When this little brat grows up, he’ll earn money for you to spend. As for child support, we’ll get every penny. I’m going to make Julian die alone and regret it forever…

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