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.

bit of traffic, but forty minutes later, Elio’s car pulled up outside the kindergarten.

attended by the children of the

I

wore a mask and

the door. Upon seeing Astrid leading Roman out of the car, she

chin held high. “Mattie, this is my mom!”

covered, she didn’t recognize her,

Mattie. I’ll leave Roman in your hands, thank you.” Astrid said with a smile. Roman obediently followed his teacher inside. This was the first time she had taken Roman

Elio said softly. Astrid

in the car was just right, and soft music played. Astrid found herself getting

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

Astrid was cool

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