LOGIN“I meant… perhaps, with time, he’ll remember,” Aiden said, his tone steady, though a hint of uncertainty lingered beneath it.“That’s exactly what the doctor said,” Mrs. Hale exhaled softly, relief and worry entwined in her voice.“So… what’s the next step?” Aiden asked, curiosity threading through his calm demeanor.“Well,” she began, pausing briefly, “I think it’s best he stays with us for now. Perhaps something here will trigger his memories, maybe something about his family.”Aiden nodded. “Alright.”“Fine, but don’t let Rowan find out about this.”“He won’t hear a word,” Aiden assured.“Good.” She let out a breath, and the call ended.Aiden stared at his laptop for a moment before returning to his work, though his mind clearly wasn’t in it.*Hours later*Rowan finished reviewing his documents, setting them aside before shutting his laptop. Without a second thought, he grabbed his things and headed out, driving home alone.Aiden, however, remained behind.By the time he finally wr
“I… I slammed my palm on a table earlier,” Aiden lied as Mrs. Hale examined his hand.“You shouldn’t have done that,” Mrs. Hale exhaled, picking up the scissors.“I’m sorry,” Aiden muttered.“Sit. I have to treat that too,” she added, using the scissor to grab a small portion of cotton wool before applying oil to it. She gently rubbed it on Kai’s cheek and placed a bandage over it.Then she did the same for Aiden.“Get to your rooms, it’s already late,” Mrs. Hale warned before leaving for her room.“I’m glad it worked,” Aiden sighed.“Sure…” Kai paused as a smile curled on his lips. “But you’re a good liar,” he added.A faint smile formed on Aiden’s lips as he walked upstairs, with Kai following behind him.He got to his room and collapsed on his bed, staring at the ceiling as Rowan’s words echoed in his head:If I had been told that my own twin brother would frame me just to protect a stranger he barely even knows… I wouldn’t have believed it.“Was I that bad?” he muttered, then reca
“Wait, Rowan!” Aiden called, but he didn’t answer.Rowan clenched his fist as he was about to knock on their mother's room, but Aiden pushed him just in time. Rowan almost fell to the ground, but Aiden held him, and they collapsed into each other, the sound loud.“You can tell Mum,” Aiden said as Rowan lay on him.“Watch me,” Rowan answered coldly as he rose to his feet. Just then, the room door creaked open and Mrs. Hale stepped out in her pajamas.“What’s going on? Aren’t you both asleep?” she pressed as a smirk curled on Rowan's lips.“How can we be asleep when Aiden is busy frolicking with Kai? Mum, you won’t believe I met them kissing,” Rowan announced as Aiden tightened his jaw but remained silent.“They can do that,” Mrs. Hale muttered, wiping her sleepy eyes.“Mom, you didn’t hear me properly. I said I caught them kissing, It happened right in front of me,” Rowan explained.Mrs. Hale yawned sleepily, then turned to Aiden. “Did you do that with Kai?” she asked.Aiden remained s
“Please, I’m Kai, and I don’t know who Rida is. I have never heard that name before,” Kai said, as Rowan angrily slammed his hands on the table, causing it to vibrate.“Don’t lie to me!” he thundered, and Kai trembled, his heart pounding violently.“I’m Kai…” Before he could finish, Rowan cut him off with a slap.“Ahh!” Kai groaned, clutching his cheek. “Please, you have the wrong person. I’m Kai,” he gasped.“That slap was only the beginning. If you don’t admit you’re Rida, I’ll keep hitting you,” Rowan said, his voice echoing sharply.Just then, Aiden stepped out of his room after hearing Rowan’s raised voice. He rushed downstairs and witnessed Rowan deliver another slap to Kai’s other cheek.“Tell me now,” Rowan pressed, but Kai held both cheeks, tears streaming down his face as Aiden clenched his fists.“I’m Kai… please…” Just then Rowan raised his hand again, ready to strike, but froze as Aiden’s voice reverberated through the room.“Rowan!” he thundered, his jaw tightening as Ro
“Please, ma’am… please, I really have to stay here, please.” Kai begged.“I’m so sorry, but this is for your own good. You have to remain in the hospital,” Mrs. Hale explained.“Yes, do you think you can fool us? Get the hell out of here,” Rowan blurted out.“Please, I honestly have to remain here. I’ll do anything you want, please let me remain in your house,” Kai pleaded.“Kai, it’s not that I don’t want you in my home, but this is for your own good, for your medical observation,” Mrs. Hale added.“Mom, what’s the point of explaining? Let him just get out of our house,” Rowan spat as Aiden shot him an angry look.“What’s your problem? Let him speak for himself,” Aiden snapped.“Please, ma'am, I know I haven’t regained my memory, but please, I would love to remain in your house for the meantime… or even forever.”“Never!!” Rowan cut in.“I don’t know who my family are, but since I’ve been in this house, I would love to remain here. Please accept me for now, and once I regain my memor
Slowly, Kai helped Aiden to his feet, steadying him, but their hands lingered a second longer than necessary before they finally pulled away.“Are you okay?” Kai asked quietly.“I’m fine,” Aiden cleared his throat, stepping back with care. “Thanks.”Kai nodded, sliding his hands stylishly into his trouser pockets.“Let’s head back down,” Aiden muttered, forcing composure into his voice.He led Kai to the elevator, when they arrived at the office, Aiden walked toward the small table where the telephone sat.He dialed a number.“Send lunch to my office. Make it double,” he instructed before placing the receiver down and settling into his chair.“That was a long walk,” he exhaled, and Kai offered a faint smile.“Lunch will be here soon,” Aiden announced, reopening his laptop. Just then, a knock was heard.“Come in,” Aiden said as the door creaked open. A female staff member walked in carrying two trays of food and placed them carefully on the desk.“Mr. Aiden, this is your lunch,” she sa







