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Samuel hesitated for a moment. He wanted to say that lan had brought her home, but if even he lied to Rebecca, he wouldn’t deserve to be her most beloved child.

“What’s wrong?” Rebecca noticed the shift in his expression. “Wasn’t it lan?”

Samuel shook his little head.

Rebecca’s heart skipped a beat. “Then who was it?”

Samuel lifted his gaze, his round eyes filled with conflict. After a moment’s thought, he confessed, “Dad.”

Rebecca froze when hearing the answer.

“Dad changed your clothes, too,” Samuel continued, deciding to tell her everything. “He took off your makeup, washed your face, and cleaned your body.”

Her expression hardened. Although she had suspected this outcome, hearing it from Samuel still left her feeling complicated.

Jeffrey wanting her and Andrea to coexist was something Rebecca found repulsive, disgusting, and nauseating. Yet the small, painstaking details he had remembered after just one mention still managed to tug at her heartstrings.

She suddenly recalled a quote she had seen online that a scumbag was someone who was perfect in every way except loving his woman back.

Sometimes, she thought, ‘If you ignored the whole Andrea situation, Jeffrey could be genuinely considerate–attentive, warm, and even upfront about his infidelity. But that issue couldn’t be overlooked, nor could the hurtful, poisonous words

he said.‘

“Sorry, Mommy,” Samuel said when she didn’t respond right away, guilt clear on his little face. “I shouldn’t have let Dad

in.”

“Don’t be silly. You did nothing wrong.” Rebecca’s heart softened as she ruffled his hair. “Mommy just wants you to grow up happy and healthy.”

Samuel nodded obediently.

After breakfast, Rebecca pushed her troubles aside. She had everything timed perfectly, dropping Samuel at school before heading to the office.

During the commute, she texted lan. [Thanks for picking up Samuel last night.]

He immediately

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her with messages after returning, he

phone password. If Jeffrey deleted his messages, it’d be

who?” She had specifically notified the kindergarten teacher about the pickup arrangements. She thought her child

him.” lan’s resentment toward Jeffrey grew as he recalled arriving at an empty classroom. “When I got there, the teacher said their

the divorce, but the kindergarten teachers didn’t. Naturally, they’d just assume it was

you sober now?” lan hesitated before

“Yes,” Rebecca replied.

being escorted downstairs by security, unceremoniously thrown into a car, and driven home without any chance to

“No,” Rebecca said.

drinking. “I’ve found a few other companies and sent them to your email. Take

a

could speak, lan explained, “Last night, you mentioned that Jeffrey became the new CEO of PrimePlay

Rebecca refused. “No need.”

added, “Are you worried about the 3

wants to make things difficult, he can

her mess. Last night’s incident might

prepared arguments and finally said, “Call me anytime you need help. I’m at

Rebecca agreed, “Thanks.”

company, Rebecca focused on

the work with her. Once the official matters were finished, Jane asked,

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during last night’s

her head.

nod. “Good. Focus

Rebecca said, “Sure.”

up all day. Rebecca spent the morning worrying about what he might be planning, but by the afternoon, with no sign of him,

a message suddenly appeared in the

business trip. During this time, report all matters directly to Mr.

me.]

team responded with “Okay”

moment, Rebecca’s brow furrowed

assuming Jeffrey’s intimidating reputation was making her nervous. She assured her, “Don’t worry. I’ll compile our team’s work before submitting it to Mr. Hanson. Just hand me your

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