Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 276 Contract Signing

Hearing Mrs. Simpson's words, I couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. My mind raced as I tried to come up with an explanation that would make me seem less gullible.

"Judith..." I hesitated, trying to find the right words.

Ever since yesterday, Judith had insisted that I stop calling her Mrs. Simpson.

She waved her hand dismissively. "I know, I know. You young people are always willing to believe in all sorts of things. I completely understand."

Seeing that she had smoothly covered for me, I decided not to explain further. Instead, I just let out an awkward laugh and let the matter drop.

Judith turned to Zeke with a stern look. "Zeke, aren't you going to apologize? How could you trick someone like that?"

Zeke pouted, looking reluctant, but he still obediently muttered, "I'm sorry..."

I quickly waved my hands. "It's fine, really! Kids always have these wild imaginations. It was actually kind of fun."

Zeke's eyes instantly

turned toward Mr. Simpson and Judith. "I like Ms. Brown! Can she play

and shook his head. "Ms. Brown has her own work to do. She can't

"I can take you out this Saturday." After all, I usually just rested at home on weekends. Spending some time with a kid didn't seem like a big deal. Though... I wasn't sure how Eric would feel

at me, genuinely surprised. "Are you sure? You're okay spending

nodded. "It should be

next second, Zeke threw his hands up excitedly, completely overjoyed. He grabbed my hand excitedly

bright, hopeful eyes stared at me, making it nearly impossible to refuse. I sighed, relenting with a nod. "Alright, we can

Zeke cheered, I swore I saw a trace of sympathy flickering

for Saturday's trip to the amusement

contract and placed

were getting down to

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