Chapter 284

“Mom, I’m so stoked!” Roman hopped excitedly, then turned to the man still dilly–dallying in the bathroom. “Elio, are you coming or not? If you’re not coming, we’re gonna ditch you!”

“I’m coming!” Elio strode out, bending down to scoop up Roman with one arm.

Roman grumbled a little, looking a bit miffed.

Elio scolded softly. “Roman, do you have any idea how heavy you are? You’re gonna wear your mom out.”

Hearing this, Roman kept his mouth shut.

Yates watched the cheerful trio leave, his gaze chilling slightly.

Yates at this moment was a far cry from the jittery man he usually was around Astrid. His eyes were cold, enough to give anyone the jitters.

of traffic, but forty minutes later, Elio’s car pulled up

the children of

I

wore a mask and a

leading Roman out of the car, she warmly greeted them. “Roman,

backpack, strutted over, chin held high.

to Astrid. Since Astrid’s face was covered, she

smile. Roman obediently followed his teacher inside. This was the first time she had taken Roman to

out. Get in the car,” Elio said softly. Astrid

and soft music

waking her up. She answered the phone with her eyes still closed. Before she could say anything, Gracie blurted out, “Astrid, we’re screwed! Someone else

Gracie’s panic, Astrid was cool as a cucumber.

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