Chapter 509

Elara held Beckett close, soothing him softly. "Don't be afraid, Scout. I will always protect you and won't let anyone take you away again."

Beckett nodded. "Mommy, I hate that man! He says he's my dad, but I don't want him to be my dad!"

Elara bit her lip. "Let's not think about that right now. Just get some rest, and I'll take you to school tomorrow."

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The next morning, Elara dropped Beckett of