Mommy，We Got a Husband by Doris

Chapter 272 Todd, This Is Not a Place for You to Act Out!

Stellan held Alaric in her arms, cradling him like a child.

At that moment, she truly saw Alaric as a child-a very sad and self-blaming big child.

"You two grew up together after all. It's impossible for you to never contact each other. Give Cormac some time, and go talk to him after a while," Stellan suggested. "Okay." It was Alaric's fault, and he really didn't want to lose Cormac as a friend; he definitely wouldn't give up easily.

"Don't go to work tomorrow. Just rest at home. I'll stay with you and make sure you're okay before you get busy with other things," Stellan said.

"Alright." Alaric nodded.

"It's getting late. Go to sleep," Stellan said.

"Okay," Alaric said, then got out of Stellan's embrace and hugged her instead. He then reached up and turned off the bedside lamp.

Since they had planned to stay home the next day, Stellan turned off both of their phone alarms, allowing them to wake up naturally and let Alaric get some good rest.

The next morning, Todd and Ambrose arrived at Nexus Innovations. Todd wanted to take it easy for a few days, but Stuart was pushing hard.

The jewelry company didn't dared to offend both the Vale family and the Knight family, hoping that they could negotiate privately. Unfortunately, Alaric wasn't giving Todd a chance to sit down and talk. "Where's Alaric?" Todd asked Linda bluntly.

Linda replied, "I'm really sorry, but we don't dare to ask about Mr. Knight's whereabouts. If you want to see him, you must make an appointment. Otherwise..."

"This is my third time!" Todd said impatiently.

saying, "Mr. Vale, I'm sorry, but Mr. Knight

he go?" Todd

us, and we didn't dare to ask," Silas said politely. "Mr. Vale, we're just employees. There's nothing we can do even if you get angry at us. Mr. Knight really isn't in the office today," Silas replied. Todd was about to say something when Ambrose

being pulled out, was very annoyed. "What are you doing? Is it because this jewelry company is my project that you don't have to worry and can just watch the show? If I can't secure this jewelry

as dedicated as Alaric, there's only one reason he wouldn't come to the office

said. "You should know about Alaric's

tough

Last time, he lied about being on a business trip but was actually hospitalized," Ambrose revealed. "Really?" Todd was surprised. "He looks pretty healthy. Turns out he's

just a patient. These aftereffects could be life-threatening,"

but laugh. "That's fate. Maybe he'll suddenly drop dead in the next few days, and I won't have to compete with him. The jewelry company

asked, "Where does he live now?

know where he lives," Ambrose

"Good. Lead the way."

that moment, Alaric and Stellan had just woken up, feeling refreshed

feeling

Alaric said, quickly adding, "Don't worry. Even if I'm fine, I'll stay home for a day and

haven't had

all the food today," Alaric

of them at

and went into the kitchen. Stellan leaned

cook are the most charming," Stellan said, now in a girlish fantasy

the serious working look that's

explained. "Anyone can pretend to work seriously, but not all men can cook. A handsome man who can cook well is even rarer, so of course, he's