Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 58

Chapter 58 Gavin's real name is Ambrose?


"Tell him I won't meet with any bidding company representatives before the bid opens!" Alaric's tone was resolute.

"I told him straight up, but he was incredibly persistent, even insisted I take a look at his proposal," he mentioned casually. "You wouldn't believe it - it was incredibly thorough."

"You actually went through his whole proposal?"

"Yeah, I couldn't refuse his hospitality."

"Cormac, tell me you're not taking bribes now," Alaric challenged with a hint of sarcasm.

Alaric's insinuation hit a nerve. "Watch what you're saying, man. I'm not in it for the money. I wouldn't take his bribe." Cormac was practically steaming. "Go ahead, investigate! If you find that I've taken even a dime from him, I'll chop off my hand and present it to you!"

"Whoa, dude, it was just a joke. Why the overreaction? I don't want your hands," Alaric replied, trying to defuse the tension.

"A joke?" Cormac let out a resigned laugh, "Since when are you the joking type, Alaric?"

The question caught Alaric off-guard. 'That's true. I'm not usually one to joke around.'

"I get it now - you're smitten," Cormac said with a smirk. "Love changes people, I understand."

"Get out of here!" Alaric snapped back, then glanced at the time before looking up towards the hospital room. Caspian was still inside. With his longing to visit her, that kid was likely not leaving anytime soon.

"I'll leave you with Caspian here at the hospital. I need to make a trip back to the villa."

Before Cormac could respond, Alaric was already on his way out.

blissful state today, having spent a long time nestled in Galatea's

been here the whole afternoon. Mia's going to start worrying if

gave her a peck on the cheek. "Take good care

"I will," she replied.

reluctantly left the room, Alaric walked in, carrying

can eat pretty much anything as long as it's not too spicy or hard

of food. Unlike the bland

the meal in front of her and handed

earlier but now returned

taste?"

Galatea nodded affirmatively, "Delicious."

Alaric's

you get this? It's really

his voice carrying a

had visited his place. He had been wearing an apron, bustling around the kitchen - a clear

to cook? Did you learn it

my son is quite picky about his food, so I

wouldn't have pegged the busy Mr. Knight

the compliment," Alaric

It was the best and most she had enjoyed since her hospital stay, deeply

I wouldn't mind cooking for you again," Alaric

and annoying, I must admit your

Alaric just grunted, choosing not to

Moon knocked and entered the room, holding a bouquet of flowers. He greeted

the flowers on the table and said to Galatea, "Dr. Galatea, I've been meaning to visit, but with your health not

polite smile before handing Alaric a stack of documents. He looked

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