Alia reached out and gently held the boy’s hand.“Come. Let’s stay in a hotel for now,” she said softly, helping him stand.The boy hesitated but eventually took her hand, his small fingers clutching hers.“Why the hotel?” he asked, his brows furrowing in confusion.“There’s a scary monster at my place right now,” she replied with a teasing grin. “So we’ll stay at a hotel tonight and go home tomorrow morning.”She already knew that if Joana, Jasper, and Rhea were at Green Garden Manor, it would only lead to another round of scolding and endless arguments. She was too tired for that tonight.They got into her car and drove toward one of the city’s well-known hotels. When they arrived, the boy lingered by the entrance, hesitant to go inside.“Don’t be scared,” Alia said reassuringly. “I’m here. They won’t kick you out.”Still uncertain, the boy followed her inside—still holding her hand tightly. They walked up to the front desk together.“I’d like to book a room, please,” Alia said poli
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