Chapter 44 The Same Energy

• Ariel Smith pushed open the door to the hotel room, her expression alight with anticipation. To her delight, she found her son wide awake and gazing out at the starry night sky.
• With a radiant grin, Ariel announced her arrival, setting down the numerous shopping bags she had been carrying. "Couldn't bear to sleep without me, huh?" she teased, gliding over to Trevor and planting a quick kiss on his cheek.
• At this, the little boy finally turned his attention towards his mother. "Are you really that happy to live with that man?" he asked, his face contorting into a grimace.