We won’t parent our kids like that.

Arwen blinked. "Aren't you home already? The café I am at is far from South District." It would be too much of a hassle if Aiden went out of his way just to pick her up. 

"I came out for some work. The café might be on my way," Aiden replied, though Arwen sensed there was more to it. Still, she chose not to question him further and hummed in agreement.

"Alright, I will text you the address. I am almost done here, so, you can come whenever. I will wait. But make sure to ask someone to pick up the car. I brought one of them with me." 

She heard Aiden hum on the other side of the call before they disconnected. Afterward, she looked at Daniel, who was staring at her with amusement. "What happened?" she asked, confused by the look he was giving her. 

"You sounded so different on the phone just now," he said, and Arwen paused at his words.