Riches in Disguise

Chapter 284

Riley's note read, "Mommy isn't my real mom. I'm an orphan, and she adopted me."

I was stunned by this, but it made sense. After all, Lynn was too young to have a six-year-old daughter. It seemed like Lynn was kind enough to adopt a child! Just then, Riley scribbled another line. "Mr. White, can you not hit Mommy?"

I froze and asked, "Why would I hit her? I would never do that!"

Riley wrote again. "But all the other misters hit Mommy. That's why she cries so much every night."

Since there were some words she couldn't write, she drew them instead. Even though her sentences were difficult to decipher, I could still make it out. However, I really wish I couldn't understand it.

Even though I already knew that Lynn's personal life was a bit of a mess, I was still taken aback. It seemed like Maximus wasn't simply slandering Lynn. I couldn't help but feel Lynn was way out of line. How could she bring those men back to her place and traumatize her daughter like that?

I honestly thought it wasn't a good idea for her to continue that behavior. After all, it could impact Riley's health and development.

I gently patted Riley's head, my voice soft with sympathy. "Don't worry. I'm not like those misters who come around. I'm a good mister. I'll just be friends with you and your mommy, so I won't do any of those things."

Since Riley was still so young, she quickly cheered up at my words. With a bright smile, she took my hand and led me to her toys and storybooks.

Even though she was mute, she was eager to share and communicate.

At the same time, I made sure to be patient with her. No matter what she showed me, I praised her and feigned amazement. My actions had her laughing nonstop.

Riley lay on my lap, listening to

is the first time I've

I hesitated over my words. I gently patted Riley's shoulder and said, "Riley, how about you read the book

nodded and headed off to her room

but feel a pang of tenderness for her as I watched

was rare to see

and said, "I know I'm not one to judge, but you really shouldn't be bringing

She stammered nervously,

that every time you bring a man home, they hit you and make you cry. So, she

she quickly covered her mouth

hadn't realized that Riley had been picking up on everything about her bringing men home. On top of that, she had no

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