After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

Jessie blinked her big eyes and walked straight up to Baron, staring at him with wide-eyed curiosity.

Baron, feeling a bit uneasy under her intense gaze, cleared his throat, crouched down, and asked, "Hey there, little one, what's up?"

Jessie flashed him a bright smile. "Sir you're amazing! You put out the fire!"

The sudden compliment caught Baron off guard, leaving him momentarily stunned.

He felt a little embarrassed. "Huh? Really?"

"Yes!" Jessie nodded enthusiastically.

The other children chimed in, nodding their heads eagerly.

"Sir, you're all amazing! You put out the fire! You're our heroes!"

The children's sincere eyes fixed on Baron, and he couldn't help but puff up with pride.

He glanced over at Braden, grinning. "See that? They called me a hero."

Braden's face remained expressionless.

So childish!

Jessie walked over to Braden and tugged at his sleeve, her voice soft and sweet, "Sir, you're awesome too! You're not even afraid of the fire. Are you a superhero?"

you a superhero? Only superheroes aren't

afraid

twitched slightly. Catching the look in Baron's eyes, he suddenly said, "I am a

Baron was speechless.

the kids, all having a great time together. She was a bit surprised, and Zachary commented, "Looks like the children really like them." Zachary walked over and said, "Find

children quickly scattered,

someone in to clean up. A third of

a chill, crossed

and looked over at Baron

you

should

some rest now."

tired. Mr. Tudor instructed us that until he gets back, we aren't to leave your side." Aveline paused for a moment and asked, "Where did

his head. "We're not sure

previous night and hadn't

think

of the undamaged rooms to help the children settle in. Four

herself went to the

down in a chair, her head felt heavy, and

warm coat drape over her

looked up and met Zachary's