Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 74 Alaric, You Really Are Curious

"The only way to win a child's affection is with sincerity. What do children understand about feelings? It's simply a matter of loving those who love them," replied Galatea. "Is that so?"

"Of course. If you're willing to spend time with them, understand and play with them, naturally, they'll grow closer to you. Conversely, if you're reluctant to spend time, they'll drift away."

"I do believe I spend a lot of time with my son, but he..." Alaric trailed off, not wanting to admit that his son seemed to love Galatea more than him.

"That's just about finding the right approach," said Galatea. "After all, I've raised two kids of my own, so I have some parenting experience. You've always wanted me to meet your son, right? Maybe I could talk to him and give you a hand." Alaric remained silent, thinking about how if Galatea was unaware of the situation, he would certainly find a way for her to meet Caspian. For one, Caspian had begged him not to tell Galatea, and for another, a part of Alaric wasn't ready to share that with her just yet.

"Galatea, can I ask you a question?" Alaric inquired. "Would you ever mistake someone else for your own son?"

Galatea was momentarily stunned by the question, then burst into laughter, finding it incredibly amusing: "Alaric, what kind of silly question is that? How could I ever mistake my own flesh and blood?"

Indeed? Alaric suppressed a smile, finding it ironic. Despite Galatea not recognizing her own son Caspian after several encounters, she hadn't noticed anything amiss.

Seeing Alaric burst into laughter, Galatea became infuriated and said, "What are you laughing at? You think because you treat my son like your own, that gives you free rein to diagnose everyone with delusions like yours?"

"Yes," Alaric replied, struggling to contain his laughter. "I've got delusions, and today, I've come to realize just how serious they are."

As Alaric continued to chuckle, Galatea was lost, expressing her frustration, "I always thought you never laughed because you had a really high threshold for humor, or maybe you lacked a sense of humor altogether. But I never imagined it was because you have such a peculiar sense of what's funny. What was so hilarious about what I said? Where's the humor in that?"

Alaric laughed again, amused by this baffled woman. She didn't even realize why he was laughing at her, which he found quite entertaining.

"You're insane!" Galatea exclaimed. "Can you just listen to me and maybe see a psychiatrist?"

"Right, Dr. Galatea has a point," Alaric conceded.

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she saw him smile so freely. When he didn't smile, there was a sense of distance, but his smiling

was exceptionally slow, and it was nearly nine o'clock by the time they finished

remarked after they got into the car. "It's already nine, and by the time I finish your acupuncture, it'll be past ten." To that, Alaric only gave a

company, and this time, without waiting for Galatea to say anything, he took off

eager today," she noted and then took out

sessions, Alaric never showed any reaction, but as soon as she inserted the first needle, he

"You've never felt anything before. Does

hurts," Alaric confirmed

be lighter then. Make sure you stay still in that position," she

took a deep breath of relief

then added, "I'd

to do the task. She poured him a glass of warm water and extended it toward him, but

that

I don't

careful. It won't affect

"It does affect it!"

for words but relented and brought the

glass aside and sat down

significant improvement in your insomnia. Once that's taken care of, I'll start working on

for all

to pay off my debts by working

faint smile, then asked, "Your birthday is coming up, isn't

know?"

but didn't want to betray Caspian's confidence, so he joked,