Chapter 348



I couldn't just ignore him, but when I opened my mouth to speak, what came out was barely better than saying nothing at all. "Just because it's not now, doesn't mean it won't be in the future."

"Ha ha," Lord laughed, his laughter contagious as Nancy, nestled in his arms, joined in.

"Daddy, I like her. She should play with Nancy."

The little girl sure knew how to put me on the spot.

But Nancy's mom was another story, her face darkening, eyes filled with suspicion as she glared at me. She probably thought I was another one of Lord's flings.

"Well then, you can play with her from now on," Lord declared as if I was some sort of playmate for hire.

I was at a loss for words, hesitant to say anything inappropriate in front of the child, so I dismissed his comment as just a way to amuse Nancy. Lord approached me, still holding Nancy. "Would you mind spending some time with my daughter? Name your price."

Was he serious? Did he think everyone was as idle and bored as he was?

But rejecting him in front of his partner and daughter would not only embarrass him but also upset Nancy.

Clark, you must be joking. I don't mind playing with

woman by his side, who was visibly trembling, "Exchange contact info with her. Whenever she's free, she can take

nodded, "Of course, Mr. Clark. It's

were laced with a hint

take

we plan on having Australian lobster for dinner? Daddy will take you," Lord once again

his son. Allen must be quite a bit older than me, and yet, here he was with such a young half-sister and, of course, a stepmom who was even

but wonder how he felt about

want her to come too," Nancy suddenly invited

really didn't

Shirley interjected nervously, "The lady has

to see her an

day?"

I want her!" Nancy insisted, showing her

just what I needed, I thought to

excuse that would hopefully let Nancy down gently when

wasn't planning on

you, Mr. Clark, but I've

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