章 123: The Bridge

Ashton's POV

"Say hi to your aunt Alice's friend, Axel." I heard Clara say to my boy, and I couldn't stop myself from moving closer to him. He looked adorable with his school uniform, a white polo jacket, and brown shorts with polished black shoes. I know he was shocked when I brought him closer to me, and I hugged my son for the first time; and I wanted to shout and cry, but I didn't want Axel to get scared of me. I want him to like me right away, and I want to tell the whole world that I am a father and this lovely boy is mine, and I wonder how my siblings will react when they see Axel.

"I saw you crying a while ago. Are you okay, Sir Ashton?" He asked me after I released him from my embrace, and I got so shocked why he knew my name, and it felt like my heart would burst from my chest because of the mixed emotions that I felt.

"I wasn't crying, Axel. I got some dust in my eyes, "I replied.