Melissa chuckled, pursing her lips as she thought. “It’s easy. It’ll work as long as we treat them well.”

“How do we do that?” asked Jesse.

She had already formulated a plan for that.

They had worked hard to run the small supermarket for years. Although they were not wealthy, their standard of living was considered above average in the city.

In addition to their old house in the alley, they had purchased a brand new condo in the city center.

Her plan was to leave the supermarket and the old house to Lina while they would live in the condo with their son. As long as they had some savings, everything would be fine.

Lina’s income would be guaranteed as she would take over the supermarket and have a place to live since they were also giving her the old house.

Moreover, the house was located in a great area with a school nearby. Its value would increase over time, and it would be convenient for them when they had children.

Melissa smiled as she touched the deed. “I’ll do my best as long as it’s for my daughter… Sigh. I think this should be enough to make Zeke stay!”

Jesse nodded and praised his wife for her wisdom.

Lina was their darling daughter, and if Zeke could take good care of her, Jesse would be relieved.

The next day, while Zuko was sorting out the stock, he received a call from Fred. He had been investigating Gia’s whereabouts as instructed.

As soon as Zuko answered, Fred greeted him with friendly laughter. “Mr. Hamerton!”

Zuko frowned. “What?”

for you?” Fred lowered his voice. “I’ve been investigating Gia’s

and asked with his deep

unusual about her, indeed!” Fred said. “There’s a phone number that shows up frequently on her phone bill, and it’s from Centrolis! I

“Who is it?”

continuing. “The person’s name is Melvin Thompson. He seems to be related to Nicholas Thompson

his grip

that although Melvin is old, he’s quite the playboy. There were even rumors about him with

bit his lip softly, deep in

sugar daddy or not, but it had something to do

find anything

assured him, “I’ll

him in a flat tone before ending the

contemplating for a while,

at a nearby dessert place at the corner of the street. However, to

furrowed his brow and silently questioned Toph with his eyes, asking why he

responded with a blink of his eyes. “I didn’t want to leave her

you become so soft?”

you set a great example for me, brother?”

exchanged a knowing look, their eyes

Toph, what are you guys up

Toph laughed.

didn’t understand the meaning behind the Hamerton brothers’ “discussion”. She

had brought her along and Renee was aware of the situation,

from Fred today. He said Gia has been in

“Could she

conclusions yet. This is just a hypothesis.” Zuko remained calm.

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