Daddy, Chasing Mommy Back is On Us!

After some thought, she retrieved her phone.

Throughout the day, other than feeling sluggish, Selena was constantly checking her phone. Although she tried to force herself to not check it, she realized she couldn't do it. After spending a day in absentmindedness, it was finally time to go home.

Arriving at home, even Juniper noticed that something was wrong with her. "Mom, are you in a relationship?"

Selena nearly stumbled over when she heard that. Is it that obvious? Why's everyone asking me the same question? she thought. "Juniper, you're overthinking this."

"But I have a feeling that you are." Juniper scrunched up her nose.

"Of course not! Who do I even have around me? You should go to bed now!" To be honest, she lacked the courage to tell Juniper the truth. Perhaps she needed more time to plan her speech so that she could convince Juniper to accept her relationship with Pierre.

her face, Juniper said, "Mommy, if you

After Juniper fell asleep, she returned to her room, only to notice that her curtains were still drawn. Her bedroom was facing Pierre's study, so perhaps she had forgotten to

but was disappointed to find that he wasn't standing in front

she wasn't holding out much hope, she checked her phone to see a message from

out of my own volition! Hmph!" With that, she opened the curtains. As soon as

smile from her. She could hardly recall the last time she watched fireworks. Due to the severity of air pollution, fireworks were only allowed on certain occasions, and even then, approva from authorities were required, so it was out of the ordinary to be able to watch them outside of festive

after the other, Selena looked across from her to see Pierre observing her from his spot. Apparently, the fireworks were intended to cheer her up. He was wearing a sinister smile while looking at her. While she looked tensed up in the beginning, her expression softened

reason to decline him, she left after putting on another layer of clothing. Pierre also went downstairs to get his

for her to get in

someone to watch over

then that she was willing to step into the car.