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.

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

is pregnant, you have work to handle, and it’s your children who will end up suffering. But if you’re so against a nanny, I have another suggestion,” Matthew said with a mischievous grin.

Maximus asked, narrowing his eyes.

wife,” Matthew

just lost my wife. I have no intention of

Diana Mendez?” Matthew asked curiously.

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

not what you

my life is

I’m just saying it wouldn’t

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

Chapter 0503

her to become my kids‘

saying you’re considering

“No!”

you know, I heard she’s back in Valentia. Apparently, the company she works for opened a branch here, and she’s going

sharp pang hit his chest, accompanied by

did you just say?”

to keep an eye on her. As soon as it was announced that

left me speechless…”

can see

life is a complete mess right now. She should focus on her new role. I can’t just show up and disrupt

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

Thanks for reminding me. I’ll call him

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

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