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.

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

the whole afternoon. Mia's going to start worrying if you don't head back

the cheek. "Take good care of

"I will," she replied.

Alaric

as long as it's not too

food. Unlike

the meal in front of her and handed her a

mused about the mercurial nature of the man who had stormed off earlier but now

the taste?" Alaric

Galatea nodded affirmatively, "Delicious."

smile spread across Alaric's face as Galatea

you get

said, his voice carrying a touch

it?" The surprise showed on Galatea's face, but then she remembered the first time she had visited his place. He had been wearing an apron, bustling around the kitchen - a clear sign that he knew his way around the

cook? Did

skill," Alaric explained, adding, "More importantly, my son is

the busy Mr. Knight

for the

continued eating. It was the best and most

wouldn't mind cooking for you again,"

boring and annoying, I must admit your

that, Alaric just grunted,

the room, holding a bouquet of flowers. He greeted respectfully, "Mr.

flowers on the table and said to Galatea, "Dr. Galatea, I've been meaning to visit, but with your health not at its best, I didn't dare to."

with a polite smile before handing Alaric a stack of documents. He looked over at Galatea, hesitant to

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