Chapter 407

Chapter 407

In that moment, a quiet guilt seeped into Casper's heart. He felt like he couldn't even measure up to a child. He hugged the little guy tightly. "Brock, you're worried about mommy, right?" "Uh-huh," the little one nodded.

"Well, Mr. Casper will help you find her." He extended his pinky, linking it with Brock's in a promise, "Pinky swear, okay?"

The little guy lit up, his clear eyes sparkling with anticipation, "Mr. Casper, you have to keep your word."

"Of course, buddy. Uncle always keeps his promises," Casper nodded with a smile.

Brock wrapped his arms around Casper's neck, full of affection. "Mr. Casper, you're so nice. I really wish you were my dad."

Those words hit Casper like a sharp blade, piercing his heart.

He felt an intense bitterness inside. He wished he could rightfully be Brock's father. But would he ever get the chance? Eliza probably wouldn't give him that opportunity. During dinner, Eliza made a video call on Audrey's phone. She chatted with the little guy for a bit.

Casper was sitting nearby, physically there but mentally elsewhere. Brock's camera occasionally caught his stern profile.

wasn't really paying attention to the mother-son conversation.

has been very good. I've listened to Grandma Audrey," Brock's little face beamed with rare pride. "Mommy, you take care too. I'll miss

Eliza's heart. "Mommy is

little guy, who are you video-chatting with?" Susan suddenly barged into the frame, catching Eliza

little guy responded immediately, "This

there, I'm Susan, Casper's fiancée." The girl's face was bright with a sweet smile as she greeted Eliza warmly on the

Fiancée?

Was this

delicate features and soft contours, she did

responded as naturally as

Susan was about to say more, Casper abruptly grabbed her phone. He stayed silent, his fingers swiftly

turned around, his face

voice

l.ne

Was it polite of you to interrupt

a casual chat," Susan was taken aback, not understanding why Casper was so angry. "I didn't say anything wrong. Why

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