CHAPTER 67: NEW MEMBER

When they arrived at the City National Park, the whole place was a bit crowded. They were lucky to find a good spot to park their car.

"I’ll chat with the kidnappers first," Alpha Maxwell said.

He unlocked his phone and entered chat. Zero was already waiting for him.

Alpha Maxwell: Hello, Zero, we just arrived at the park, currently in the parking lot.

Zero: Good. Now let’s make it quick. Go find the Hot & Cold Cafe and find an empty bench to settle down on. Bring your grandmother with you. I will give you further instructions after I see you sitting on the bench in front of the cafe.

Alpha Maxwell: OK, copy. We’re going there now.

Zero: Alright, I’ll wait.

Alpha Maxwell looked at his companion. "Grams, let’s move inside the park."

"OK," Grandma Franchia replied calmly.

They left the vehicle and stopped in front of the guard.

"Where is the Hot & Cold Cafe located, guard?" Alpha Maxwell asked.

"Just go straight Sir and you will see the two-story cafe structure on the right side," the guard answered.

"Thank you," Alpha Maxwell said.

They entered the park and walked straight ahead. They finally saw the Hot & Cold Cafe store.

They settled on the empty bench facing the cafe. Several couples were occupying the other benches near them.

Alpha Maxwell scans the surrounding area. He hadn’t seen his son yet and he was getting worried. He quickly entered the chatroom to communicate with Zero.

Alpha Maxwell: Zero, we are sitting on the bench, facing the cafe. Where are you? Where is my son? I can’t see him anywhere.

Zero: Calm down, Alpha. Your son is safe somewhere. I want you to stay where you are and don’t move. Now instruct your grandma to proceed to walk on the path ahead heading north. Soon she will see an abandoned white baby stroller on the right side with your son in it, along with a brown bag beside it. It contained baby’s clothes, ready-to-drink baby milk and some photos and videos of your wedding with Naomi.

Alpha Maxwell: OK. We will follow your instructions.

Zero: Good. Alright, instruct your grandmother now what to do. Let’s finish this.

Alpha Maxwell: OK, copy.

Grandma looked at him. "What’s next, my boy?" she asked, glancing looking at his phone.

"The kidnapper instructed me to remain here on the bench while you walk on the path heading north in a straight line. Soon you will see a white baby stroller with my son in it. Then there’s also a brown bag containing baby stuff inside. You have to go alone and find my son for me, Grams. This is their specific instruction and we need to follow it. Can you do it?" he asked anxiously.

"Easy peasy!" Grandma smiled. "Don’t worry, we will get your son safely," she assured him, confident that nothing could go wrong because the park is filled with people.

"OK. I trust you, Grams," he said anxiously, breathing deeply.

"I’ll get moving." Grandma rose to her feet and walked along the path in a straight line, scanning the park, looking for a particular white baby stroller.

After a few seconds of walking, she finally saw the white stroller and beside it was a brown bag. Not a single person was there, which is kind of odd. She quickly approached the stroller and looked down. Behold, she was greeted by the sight of a beautiful baby boy. He was wide awake. Her heart melted right away. "Hello, my adorable grandson, it’s me, your grandma Franchia! We have finally met. You look so cute!" She beams happily, scooping him into her arms, looking deeply into his eyes.

Baby Jacob made some cute baby sounds, cooing, wiggling his chubby arms and toes.

Grandma Franchia smiled brightly. "Seeing you right now is worth indulging in your father’s madness," she quipped, nuzzling his arms and feet.

Back at Alpha Maxwell’s location, he was busy scanning the area, looking for signs of Zero and his men nearby. Unfortunately, there are many people walking around the area, and it’s impossible to identify and locate Zero among them.

He suddenly received a message from Zero.

Zero: Your grandma has finally found baby Jacob. And they are currently bonding. It’s now safe for you to join them. Go now and see your son. I’m happy for you and baby Jacob. You are finally reunited with each other. I hope Naomi can see this wonderful moment.

Alpha Maxwell: Thank you Zero for everything.

Zero: You’re welcome.

Alpha Maxwell stood up and put his phone back in the pocket of his shorts then proceeded to walk ahead. After a short walk he finally saw his grandmother. She was busy talking to the baby in her arms. He rushed to her side and saw his son again. "My son! I’m so happy to see you again!" He cried joyously. He was overwhelmed with emotion. Tears of happiness sprang from his eyes.

Grandma carefully put baby Jacob into his arms. "Let’s sit on the bench so you can bond with your son," she suggested.

They settled on the nearest bench.

Alpha Maxwell smiled while talking to his son. "My son, are you happy to see me again? I know you are. I miss you so much. You have no idea how happy I am right now. We have finally reunited with each other! I still can’t believe it!" He gushed ecstatically, kissing his chubby cheeks in a frenzy.

Grandma sat on the bench and checked the contents of the bag. She saw baby clothes, baby towels, a can of baby formula, a bottle of ready-to-drink baby milk wrapped in a clean white towel, and more. "Oh, wow, there is a photo album here and a USB flash drive," she said, looking at the photos. "Are these your wedding photos with Naomi?" she asked, looking at the photos one by one.

Alpha Maxwell glanced at the photos. "Yes, they are our wedding photos inside the facility," he replied with a smile, remembering the fake-real wedding.

"So weird that your kidnappers prepared a wedding for you and Naomi during your captivity, complete with photos? Why are they wearing a white mask?" Grandma asked in puzzlement.

Alpha Maxwell shrugged. "To hide their identity, Grams. All I know is that they are one of a kind kidnappers. The weird kind."

"I see... I hope they are not some kind of doomsday cult," Grandma joke. Her eyes twinkled. "So are we going home now?" she asked after putting everything back in the brown bag.

"Yes of course. We are going home now so the whole family can meet my son," Alpha Maxwell replied merrily.

After placing baby Jacob in his grandmother’s arms, Alpha Maxwell picked up the baby stroller and the brown bag. "Let’s go home, Grams."

"After you, my boy." Grandma beams happily, kissing baby Jacob’s chubby cheeks. She can’t get enough of him.

They returned to their vehicle in the parking area. Grandma settled comfortably in the back seat, while Alpha Maxwell placed the stroller and brown bag in the trunk of the car.

Alpha Maxwell slid into the driver’s seat and sent a message to Zero, thanking him for the safe return of his son. Then he took a short video and photos of baby Jacob and grandma then sent it to Naomi, informing her of the successful return of their son to his care.

Afterward, Alpha Maxwell put his phone in the pocket of his shorts and started the engine, driving the car back on the open highway, heading home.

"I can’t get enough of baby Jacob. So adorably cute!" Grandma Franchia gushing, kissing his tiny arms and feet. "Your two sons are already in one place. Are you happy now, my boy?" she asked.

Alpha Maxwell grinned. "Yes, Grams, I’m happy and satisfied now," he replied ecstatically.

"I can’t help but wonder how Deborah will react after seeing baby Jacob in my arms? I’m sure that woman will go ballistic in anger," Grandma said anxiously.

"Ignore her, Grams. Deborah will always behave as if she is the queen of the world," he said with a heavy sigh, not letting Deborah’s hostile attitude dampen his happiness at finally being reunited with his son.

"I already instructed the maid to clean the bungalow house from top to bottom yesterday. Tomorrow, baby Jacob and I are going to relocate there to avoid Deborah’s toxic attitude," Grandma said, opening the feeding bottle and dropping a small amount of liquid in her hand, tasting it, checking if the milk is not spoiled. The milk tasted fine, so she placed the feeding bottle in baby Jacob’s mouth because he was already showing signs of hunger, sucking on his fingers.

After a few minutes of travelling, they finally arrived at the mansion. When they exited the vehicle, the entire family was already waiting for them in the living room. Deborah was holding baby Zed in her arms, wearing a scowl on her face.

Alpha Nelson looked warily at the partners in crime. "Where have you been, guys?"

"Dad, we left the house to bring home baby Jacob. He is finally home at last!" He answers joyfully.

"Guys, I would like to introduce you to baby Jacob, Maxwell’s second son with Naomi Greene. The new addition to our family!" Grandma announced cheerfully, introducing baby Jacob to the rest of the family.

Excited, Luna Adela and Becca rushed to Grandma’s side to look at baby Jacob, liking what they saw, they beamed happily.

"Wow, baby Jacob looks so cute!" Becca gushed in elation, kissing his tiny feet.

"Hellooo baby Jacob, I’m your grandmother!" Luna Adela introduced herself.

Baby Jacob smiled and giggled, hands and feet wiggling. He was trying to reach Luna Adela’s face, so she tickled his side. The sound of his laughter so adorable exploded around the living room, melting hearts.

"Aw, such a happy baby," Becca murmured in amusement.

Luna Adela picked up her grandson gently and showed the infant to her husband. "Baby Jacob, I would like you to meet your grumpy grandpa," she joked, laughing softly.