Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 10 After the Exchange

Still uneasy even after hopping into the taxi with Galatea, Caspian couldn't stop glancing back.

"Mom," he called out to Galatea. "You love me, right? No matter what happens, you won't abandon me, will you?"

Hearing the question, Galatea laughed gently, "Why the sudden doubt? I'm your mom. Even if the sky fell, I'd never leave you."

Caspian felt a surge of emotion at her words, his eyes brimming with tears. Orion had never said anything like that to him. "Thanks, Mom!"

Galatea chuckled and tapped the top of his head lightly.

After getting out of the car, Galatea held Caspian's hand as they entered the apartment building. Caspian had led a sheltered life, his world limited to a strict routine between school and home, and he hadn't ventured much elsewhere. The modest apartment seemed foreign to him. Was this really where his mom lived? Was she living in poverty?

Once inside, Caspian observed his surroundings. The place was smaller than he had anticipated, but the thought of living with the mother he held dear in his heart made any place acceptable.

"Mia, give me a hand. I'm going to grill some barbecue for Harry and Elisa," Galatea called out after changing her footwear.

"Awesome!" Elisa burst out of her room at the mention of barbecued food. "Mom's cooking-I can't wait!"

Caspian watched the joyous Elisa. Was this Harry's little sister? She was so fortunate and incredibly cute, too.

Galatea and Mia changed clothes and retreated to the kitchen, and a curious Elisa sidled up to Caspian, whispering, "Did Mom scold you?"

her meaning but shook his head

didn't discipline you?" Elisa sounded genuinely surprised. "You've sneaked out twice already, and Mom didn't even scold you? Has she gotten

both times, his

the fabric of his nightwear. "I've never seen these before. They're so soft. Did you buy them without telling me? Where did you

barrage of questions, Elisa suddenly sprang up. "Did

"Harry, if you dare to take my savings,

her into the bedroom to witness her pour a pile of coins from a piggy bank, counting them

really need to save this little amount?" he asked plainly,

sums, six figures, and always just numbers on a card-cash was an entirely alien concept to

hole, and you're calling it chump change?" Elisa was livid. "You said that fancy restaurants in Arizona have a starting price of $320 per person. We could have gotten a half-price deal for the two of us, and this money would have covered a lavish meal for both

a meal for $320 be considered luxurious? Caspian had his doubts, but now wasn't the time to voice them. After counting the money, Elisa found nothing missing and breathed a sigh of relief, considerably more at ease. "Harry,

like these

"Yes, they're so soft."

He could simply go to the bank, use face recognition, and transfer money when it was safe. "How many do

Anything else you need? I'll get it for you,"

Elisa fell silent.

toe with shock, Elisa inquired, "Harry, you seem like an entirely different person all of a

quickly assured her, "No,

something

Elisa was about to ask something else, Galatea

down together, ready to eat. "It's my first time making this-let