A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love by Arny Gallucio

Chapter 2996

Yet, Matthew remained silent, recalling Julie’s caution about strangers, no matter how friendly they seemed.

Marcus, patient and gentle, touched Matthew’s head, offering a simple “Good boy!”

This interaction caught Alexis’ attention, a quiet observer of the unfolding bond.

Feeling Marcus’ kind touch, Matthew couldn’t resist looking up at him, their eyes meeting in a moment filled with mutual affection.

For Marcus, this was uncharted territory.

He had observed Edwin and Leonel with their children, once thinking their affections excessive.

Now, faced with his own flesh and blood, he understood the instinctual nature of their actions, experiencing firsthand the profound connection between a parent and their child.

Marcus was so absorbed in his thoughts that when Matthew’s soft voice broke through, it almost caught him off guard.

“Sir, why do you look sad?” he whispered.

replied, his

he could catch the scent of milk that seemed to cling to

an unmistakable freshness,

urge

smile, revealed

me?” Matthew reached out, his voice a command more

hesitation, Marcus lifted Matthew, settling him on his lap, and

yet pleased,

adults alike were drawn to Marcus’s

treat the kids, Marcus ordered two

barely containing her excitement, said,

ages since I had

”

baby teeth,

Matthew, remarked to

Adorable, isn’t he?”