Chapter 9

Cynthia tightly embraced him. Heavens knew how terrified she had been. At her side, Linda sighed. “Bringing up a child alone is indeed not easy. Zion, look at how frightened your mother had been that she almost called the police. Next time, don’t run around.”

“Mommy, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I will absolutely not run around anymore.” The little boy was also freaked out. He hadn’t expected to have frightened her like this.

Linda patted Cynthia consolingly on the shoulder. “Alright, you can now relax. He’s back.”

After she managed to get over her lingering fear, Cynthia gently pushed the little boy out from her embrace and sternly looked at him.

“Where have you been?”

“Mommy, I… I haven’t been anywhere! I just went to the opposite building to have a look.” He then pointed at the pyramid-like skyscaper.

Hearing this, Cynthia seemed to be frozen in shock. She turned angry. “How could you run off that far? Are you not aware that there are plenty of cars a