"You tried to scare them?" Alexa raised her brow at Ryder.

"Of course not. I never even knew they were your kids at that time." Ryder said, "I think she was just being scared of my stature." He smiled.

"You had a mean look on your face." Jade retorted.

"No, I didn't. You didn't even give me the chance to talk to you." Ryder was about to pat her hair but she moved backwards immediately, shoving his hand away.

"Mom, it's late. Let's go in." She said and held Alexa's hand, dragging her into the house.

"Goodnight." Ryder said just before Alexa got into the house, Jace followed after them,...