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.

spent a long time nestled in Galatea's arms, chatting and listening

going to start worrying if you don't head back soon,"

a peck on the cheek. "Take good

"I will," she replied.

the room, Alaric

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

the room was filled with the tempting aroma of food. Unlike the bland meals he had brought before, this one

meal in front of her and handed

the man who had stormed off earlier but now returned with gentleness. Hungry as she was, Galatea

the taste?" Alaric

Galatea nodded affirmatively, "Delicious."

A smile spread across Alaric's face

Where did you

myself," Alaric said, his

face, but then she remembered the first time she had visited his place. He had been wearing an apron, bustling around the kitchen - a

to cook? Did

is a basic survival skill," Alaric explained, adding, "More importantly, my son is quite picky about

pegged the busy Mr. Knight for

the compliment,"

continued eating. It was the best and most she had enjoyed since her

mind cooking for you

you're boring and annoying, I must admit your cooking is a

grunted, choosing not to

the room, holding a

the table and said to Galatea, "Dr. Galatea, I've been meaning to visit, but with your health

polite smile before handing Alaric a stack of documents. He

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