Father and Son

"Aaron?! W- What are you doing here?"

Athena was shocked beyond belief upon seeing Aaron and Dominique together. This was something she wanted to prevent from happening. Fear could be seen in her eyes as she darted her gaze back and forth between Dominique and Aaron.

Her expression didn't escape Dominique's observant eyes. He just stood there, silently watching Athena and Aaron.

Aaron, on the other hand, ran in Athena's direction, hugging her. "Aunt Athena! Surprise! I came back."

Athena still hadn't recovered from her shock. She just stayed still with her mouth hung open. She didn't know what to say.

'What kind of joke is this? How did he end up here? Aaron was supposed to stay in Country M. Why is he here?' 

Athena's hands trembled as she hugged Aaron in a protective gesture. She had the urge to run away together with Aaron, hiding the young boy from Dominique.