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.

in a blissful state today, having spent a long time nestled

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

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

"I will," she replied.

Caspian reluctantly left the room, Alaric walked in, carrying a food

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

with the tempting aroma of food. Unlike the bland meals he had brought before,

it." Alaric set out the meal in front of her and handed her a

mercurial nature of the man who had stormed off earlier but now returned with gentleness. Hungry as she was, Galatea helped herself to

the taste?" Alaric

Galatea nodded affirmatively, "Delicious."

A smile spread across Alaric's face as Galatea praised the

you

it myself," Alaric said, his voice carrying a touch

first time she had visited his place. He

know how to cook?

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

wouldn't have pegged the busy Mr. Knight for

the

best and most she had

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

I must admit your cooking

just grunted, choosing not

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

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." "Thank you, Silas," she said quickly,

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

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