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.

felt oddly surreal. she couldn't pin down what Alaric found so

him for so long, this was the first time she saw him smile so freely. When he didn't smile, there was a sense

usually ate quickly during their past meals, but today, he was exceptionally

into the car. "It's already nine, and by the time I finish your acupuncture, it'll be past ten." To

them to the lounge at his company, and this time, without waiting for Galatea to say anything,

seem eager today," she noted and then took out

but as soon as she inserted the first needle, he said,

felt anything before.

it hurts," Alaric confirmed

decided to be more cautious. "I'll be lighter then. Make sure you stay still in that position," she advised, handling the needles with tender care. Alaric just watched her, finding her intense concentration truly

deep breath of relief and quickly reminded him,

Alaric nodded, then added, "I'd like some

a glass of warm water and extended it toward him, but Alaric didn't lift a hand

almost sounded like she was cursing. "It's your body that can't move, not your hands.

an IV in my chest. I don't dare

It won't affect

"It does affect it!"

loss for words but relented and brought

the glass aside

significant improvement in your insomnia. Once that's taken care of, I'll start working on treating your other symptoms, although that's going to be a bit more complicated. I'll need

Dr. Galatea, for

Have to pay off my debts by working for you,

a faint smile, then asked, "Your birthday is coming up,

you know?"

soon-to-arrive birthday from the kids but didn't want to betray Caspian's