Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 42 The Anticipation Begins

"You have the right to remain silent," he said, a smirk on his lips as he never spared a thought for others' feelings, always eager to pick at their wounds.

"What's the big deal?" Alaric shrugged off the tense atmosphere. "They say time heals all wounds. It's been years since he left you. Can't we talk about it, by now?" "Fine, let's talk." Galatea answered honestly, her voice low. "I studied it just for him. Happy?"

Ambrose Vale had been under immense work pressure back in the day, barely sleeping a few hours a week. She had been genuinely worried he would drop dead from exhaustion, leading her to seek out numerous mentors and research extensively.

"Did you love him that much?" Alaric probed further.

It wasn't a question Galatea could answer lightly. Love, for her, was intertwined with pain.

"Mr. Knight, are you very interested in gossip?" Galatea leaned against the table, eyeing him as he got dressed. "So, interested in other people's affairs? What about you? How many have you dated? Loved? Why don't you start?" "None," Alaric stated flatly.

"None?" Galatea laughed in disbelief. "How is it possible that you've never dated?"

'A guy nearing thirty and never dated?'

'Especially as the CEO of his company, with women all around him.'

"I said none, you may believe it or not," Alaric replied.

"And you call me the hypocrite," Galatea muttered under her breath, "Where did your son come from if you've never dated?"

With her snarky comment hanging in the air, Silas Moon knocked and entered, updating Alaric, "Mr. Knight, we've invited bids for the entertainment complex, and over ten companies have submitted their proposals so far."

publicly inviting construction firms to

I'll take my leave." Galatea made a

scrutinizing the profiles of the bidding companies, his eyes narrowing on

Far East International the same as the

Silas confirmed, "they rebranded

recall them having a construction division

of corporate history unfurled, hinting at

and exporting electronics," he mused aloud. "Construction is a new sector for them. Looks like they're aiming for diversification.

document back to Silas, instructing, "Bring this back to me after the bidding deadline."

glanced at the clock, a thought struck him, and he grabbed his car keys and

no longer boarding at school, as a father, it was only natural

arrive to pick up the boy, Cormac, clearly reluctant, remarked, "I've been enjoying Caspian's company,

always loved a lively environment. Unfortunately, living alone,

have your own and stop fussing over my son!" Alaric retorted before scooping up Harry in his arms and gently said, "Caspian, since you're not staying at school, let's head home, all right?" Truth

I come back home, wouldn't I

dating?" Alaric

involved?" Harry asked, somewhat offended. "I heard from Cormac. Galatea is now your personal doctor, and

Cormac were stunned by Harry's assertion. What in

I get why you wouldn't take to Orion if she wasn't good to you, but you've only met Galatea a couple of times. Why are you so attached to her? She's

a frustrated glare shot from Harry's eyes toward Cormac as he demanded, "You plan on bad-mouthing her, too?

your uncle, and Galatea is a stranger. Are

I've chosen, so to me, she means more than anyone else. Anyone who speaks ill

of spell

has anyone else spoken ill of her to you?"