Chapter 29

In the Emerald Garden

Valeria wearily made her way home only to find the nanny preparing dinner while the excited voice of Alex echoed from the bedroom

It seemed he was on the phone with Keith again.

Valeria didn't understand why Alex called Keith every chance he got.)

She tiptoed to the bedroom door, gently pushing it open to see Alex clutching his cell phone, erupting in joyful laughter.

She leaned in to catch their conversation.

"Keith, are you coming back the day after tomorrow? Seriously? You better not be lying to me! Why didn't Mommy even tell- me about that "Well, your mommy probably wanted to surprise you."

""Wow! What

takes me out."

surprise! Keith, will you take me out for a nice meal after your return the day after tomorrow? Mommy never

"Sure, your mommy and I will treat you to a nice dinner. With me around, you can eat whatever your heart desires

Great! Keith is the best"

Valeria listened for a long while. Keith certainly had a way with kids but wasn't even a father himself. "How does he gain such experience? Is it just natural talent?" Valeria thought.

She entered the bedroom, purposely clearing her throat.

Alex heard her coughing and leaped off the bed like a startled bunny. He quickly informed Keith on the phone, "Mommy' back! She doesn't like me disturbing your work, Keith. I'll talk to you the day after tomorrow. Goodbye!" He hastily ended the call and tossed the phone onto the solitary couch.

"Mommy, I only chatted with Keith for a few minutes. I promise I didn't disturb his work. I called during his break."

Alex explained earnestly, his innocent big round eyes gazing at her.

Valeria exaggeratedly put on a long face and frowned. "Really? How did you know it was his break time?"

I did the calculations. Considering the time difference between here and Emmerick, Keith should be on his break now." Alex counted with his little fingers as if he had meticulously calculated it for a while.

Tak

Alex was quite intelligent

She walked over and gently stroked her son's little head, sighing You like Keith that much?"

Alex thought his mother finally had feelings for Keith, and he suddenly looked up at her, his eyes shining. "Of course! Mommy, I've thought of that carefully, and Keith is perfect for you as a husband. He's an absolutely perfect, good guy." Valeria was speechless

"An absolutely perfect, good guy?

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""Where on

earth did this little brat learn those words?" she thought.

and you're still playing around here!" She turned her son's tiny body around and

at her. "Mommy, think about it. For a good man like Keith, lots

There are

"But t

of them are Keith! It's not the

Valena was speechless again.

he was no longer as- gullible as he used to be when

up at the airport in the evening, and then they would have dinner at the old residence of

let Barron give up pushing her on a

a while

a grayish coat, standing straight, exuding an air of sophisticated nobility. He indeed appeared to

and shook her head. I just got here

you? I thought we agreed that

embarrassed, Valeria wasn't sure

embarrassed look and couldn't help but inquire, "What's

really urgent. I

serious as he thought Valeria might be in

smiled awkwardly and touched her wristwatch, stammering. "Could you... Could you be my boyfriend just tonight? Help me handle a

Be her boyfriend?

face, and he chuckled

up, surprised. "You didn't even ask me why I wanted you

reasons. If you want to share them. I'm here to listen. If not,

felt so moved at

be a perfect

children.

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wave of inferiority complex washed over her. She felt somewhat that she didn't deserve such a

you, Keith. I'll work much harder to repay you in the future" Meanwhile, Valeria strived to assist Keith with more cases while she

They exchanged smiles.

you.

Barron, in the old residence, was as anxious as an

In the old residence.

the living

really have

found it hard to believe. He wished Valeria wouldn't show up tonight, as there would still

if Valeria did arrive with a guy, how would

Valeria and Hackett's remarriage

moment, the butler approached, saying, "Mr. Barron, Ms. Sharp

Barron's heart was as tense and uncomfortable as if a thousand-pound stone

found that they seemed quite

like a deflated balloon,

"Mr. Barron, Im here."

living room with Keith, noticing Barron seated on the

and his heart sank completely upon

more it pained him. Keith's appearance and height weren't much inferior to his

working with Valeria, Keith introduced himself

of the founders

times, feeling as though a heart attack was imminent. The more he observed them, the more he felt

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