Chapter 0583

Chapter 0583

“Alright… But will you come back?” Laura asked, looking up at him with wide, pleading eyes.

Maximus smiled. “Of course. I’ll just check on your brothers and be right back. Later, Alden’s coming over–1 need to go over something with him. When he gets here, I’ll step into the study for a bit, okay?”

“Okay…”

“Good. I’ll be back soon!

Maximus left the room feeling drained. He hadn’t eaten anything the day before, and his stomach was still churning from the alcohol and the scare with Laura. The acid reflux was unbearable, so he took something for it and headed to the kitchen, where the aroma of pancakes filled the air. Without hesitation, he grabbed one and started eating.

“Seeing is believing,” Matthew remarked, stepping away from the fridge.

“I didn’t eat anything yesterday. Then Laura got sick, and only just got back,” Maximus said, his face weary.

“Being a parent isn’t easy. Have you finally gained some appreciation for stay–at–home moms?” Matthew said with a serious expression.

“I’ve always had respect for them. I don’t know how my mother managed it all, especially living the life she did. with the man who dared to call himself my father,” Maximus replied firmly.

“She handled that and more, and you’ve inherited her strength. Don’t let it falter now. I’ve already sent the kids to school with the driver. Sit down and eat something,” Matthew said, gesturing to a stool by the kitchen counter.

“I need to check on Laura…” Maximus said, starting to leave the kitchen.

“Maximus, you need to eat, take a shower, and rest. If you get sick and end up bedridden, how will you help your kids? For now, I’ll make sure Laura eats and take care of the kids. But you should seriously consider hiring a nanny,” Matthew said calmly.

are old enough–well, except for Maurice–but we don’t need a stranger in the

work to handle, and it’s your children who will end up suffering. But if you’re so against a nanny,

Maximus asked, narrowing

Matthew

wife. I have no intention

with Diana Mendez?” Matthew asked curiously.

in Hesperia, and that’s where she should stay. If she saw the disaster my life is right now, she’d run for the hills. Besides, how could I marry someone just to give my kids a mother–someone who’s the same age as

not what you used

my

I’m just saying it wouldn’t hurt to

kidding? Do you see the state of my life? I can’t–and shouldn’t–travel

Chapter 0503

to become

you’re considering

“No!”

she works for opened a branch here,

of his coffee. A sharp pang hit his chest, accompanied by

you

to keep an eye on her. As soon as it was announced that she’d been proposed

left me

can see that.”

on her new role. I can’t

good news amid all the chaos you’re dealing with–or have been dragged, into. By the

Thanks for reminding me. I’ll

and searched for Alden’s contact. It didn’t

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