“I’m not hungry,” Theodore responded as he left the box at the entrance.

Inside, he saw Kristie playing games with Carl in the living room. The heartwarming sight rekindled his previously dead heart and made it beat once again.

“Carl.”

Carl looked up and widened his eyes at the sight of Theodore. Leaping up like a spring, the boy ran over and exclaimed, “Daddy!”

Theodore lifted Carl off the ground and was surprised to find him heavier than before. A smile spread across Theodore’s face, which had been cold moments prior. “You’ve put on some weight and grown a bit taller,” he commented.

“Of course! I trained hard every day, wanting to be as tall as you!” Carl revealed in delight. He was elated to see his father alive and well after six months of being apart from each other.

As Theodore was alone, he asked, “Where is Mommy?”

Hearing that, Theodore stiffened and brought him to the living room. In a gentle voice, he explained, “Your mother is still unconscious. Don’t you worry, though. Jeremy is capable, so she’ll be back soon.”

Carl pouted in disappointment. “Yeah. Mr. Jeremy told me she won’t wake up so soon as she was seriously injured.” He quickly perked up and chirped, “It’s fine. You’re back, so I can wait a bit more!”

Theodore ruffled his hair. “I didn’t protect you and your mother well.”

“That’s not true.” Carl shook his head. “You’re amazing. You’ve always been my idol! I know some things are out of your control. Oh, Daddy. I made sandwiches today. You must try some!”

Carl jumped off the couch and retrieved one of the sandwiches he made from the refrigerator, offering it to Theodore.

Kristie leaned over and whispered, “Theodore, I wouldn’t recommend eating that.”

“Is it not delicious?” Theodore noticed that the sandwich looked delicious, so he took one bite. “My son made it…”

He started coughing violently in the next second.

Opening the sandwich, he discovered that it was full of mustard sauce!

her expression betraying her delight. “I did warn

Theodore slapped his son’s head. “I just woke up.

but too much came out. Mustard sauce

bring himself to disappoint

taste might be intense and spicy, yet the sandwich was

father.” James came over with a glass of water for

replied, “I informed him that I was on my way here earlier, so he’ll

gave James the once-over and frowned. “Who are you? Are you Kristie’s new

He’s my boyfriend!”

“He’s older than me! Besides, I remember your boyfriend’s

told

don’t know where he is, so I’ve broken up with him!” Kristie waved her hands and muttered in displeasure, “Love isn’t about age. How could you criticize

old. I think that’s

scram!” Kristie punched him

sense of familiarity when he saw the middle-aged man’s

for Curtis, but I’ve

wondering who the man was when the doorbell

and Wyatt had

and punched him jokingly. “Does it

him a kick. “You’re getting more annoying

informed Curtis and Wyatt that Jeremy was proposing a different treatment plan for Jasmine, so she would

water and told Carl

residence after landing. My dad has already signed the documents. Curtis, you’ll have to hire someone else to work

assured him. “I’m busy at my company as I don’t have any trusted

“Are you that scared that

asked for my opinion previously when you decided to send me somewhere. It’s time I speak up for myself for the sake

Kristie mocked. “When have

Wyatt was speechless.

at their exchange, and

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