The CEO's Unplanned Heir novel Chapter 350

William's reliance on Arnold was emotional, not blood-related. Even if he knew the truth, he would still choose Arnold.

"Sweetie, Uncle Leopold isn't like other stepdads, and he's your real uncle. You two are blood-related, so he'll always be good to you."

"But what if my stepmom doesn't like me? What if she has a baby and drives me away?"

The more William thought about it, the sadder he became, tears streaming down his face.

Kane walked over, reaching out to clean his tears and saying, "William, don't cry. If she bullies you, I'll help drive her away."

"Really?"

"Yep." Kane patted his chest, like an adult, "I'm your big brother, and I'll protect you."

William extended his finger and said, "Pinky swear?"

Kane hooked his finger, "Pinky swear!"

"Pinky promises are forever!"

Aurelia and Leopold exchanged a glance. As a kid, William needed other kids to cheer him up. Kane was very sensible. With him around, they believed William would slowly adapt to the changes.

After dinner, they went to the Grand Theater.

The children's play was spectacular, and both William and Kane were thrilled.

Later, Leopold dropped off Aurelia and William at the Royal Emerald Resort Condominiums.

As soon as they got out of the car, they ran into Arnold.

"Daddy!" William ran over and jumped into his arms.

Arnold picked him up, kissing his small face, "Did you have fun tonight?"

William hugged his neck, rubbing his masked face against Arnold's, "It was okay, but I still prefer it when you take me to see children's plays."

Arnold's heart was shattered. But he could tell Aurelia hadn't responded to Leopold, so she hadn't fully accepted Leopold. She still had room for him in her heart.

William, sensitive as ever, noticed his discomfort. He patted Arnold's shoulder like an adult, "Daddy, don't be sad. Mommy will come back. After the stepmom leaves, we'll bring mommy back, and go back to Goldstone together."

"Okay." Arnold hugged him tighter, proud of William who always stood by his side because he raised and loved him from a young age.

When Aurelia entered the apartment and saw Kane was in the restroom, she said to Leopold, "Even though Arno and I are separated, he's still my best friend, my family. I don't want to do anything to hurt him."

Her words hit Leopold like a bullet, "Being with me is hurting him?"

Her expression slowly cooled, "We're in the cooling-off period, so I haven't agreed to reconcile with you."

Leopold felt a painful twist in his heart, "Are you still hoping Arnold will divorce and reunite with you?"

"I'm not." She replied without hesitation, "The moment he chose to marry Lisa, we were over. But he saved my life, and he cared for me tirelessly. When I was paralyzed, he encouraged me. And you, apart from throwing a divorce agreement at me, never gave me a single moment of warmth. So, at no time will I ever hurt him because of you."