CHAPTER 132

It was late at night but Carlos didn't mind as he drove to Miriam's apartment with his friend Jeffery tagging along. The streets were quiet and the city lights cast a dim glow on the deserted sidewalks.

"Carlos, hey, it's late!" Jeffery said the moment they arrived in front of Miriam's apartment.

"Miriam might think you are here to kidnap Henry!" Jeffery added and Carlos would have chuckled at his statement if things were alright.

"I just want to see Henry and not cause trouble!" Carlos said. He glanced at Jeffery, who was looking slightly worried.

"I understand your concern, Jeffery," Carlos replied, trying to reassure his friend. "But you know how much Henry means to me." Carlos added.

Jeffery nodded reluctantly, understanding the depth of Carlos's feelings for his son. "I get it, man. We can do this tomorrow. Why don't we go home and come back!" Jeffrey said.

Carlos hesitated for a moment, torn between his eagerness to see his son and Jeffery's valid concerns.

He knew Jeffery was