Shrouded Affections Winning Back My CEO Wife

Chapter 1457:

Bryan said, “Alright, here’s the deal—two pieces of candy as a reward, and two more for being brave and not shedding a tear. Now, think about it. What’s two plus two? You tell me.”

He turned the key, and the engine hummed to life as he merged into the flow of traffic. His eyes scanned for the nearest supermarket along the way.

Moments ago, Gabriela had boldly declared that she deserved four pieces of candy. But now, with a furrowed brow and her fingers spread wide, she counted slowly. “Two plus two… Four!”

Bryan tilted his head, maintaining a serious tone. “It’s three. Where’d you come up with four?”

Gabriela’s wide, puzzled eyes stared at Bryan, disbelief written all over her face. Determined, she lowered her gaze and began counting on her small fingers again. Slowly, she reached four.

“You’re just a kid. You’ll learn how to count properly once you start school,” Bryan said, brushing aside her perfectly accurate answer without a second thought.

Eileen’s lips twitched in a barely contained smile as she turned to stare out the window. She now believed that kids, no matter how clever, could never truly outwit their parents.

of worry crossed Eileen’s mind. If Bryan kept teaching Gabriela like this, how would she

plus six?” Gabriela asked eagerly, wiggling out of her seatbelt to lean closer

“Eleven,” Bryan answered easily.

destination

plus

“Five,” Bryan replied.

two?”

“Three,” Bryan answered.

but her eyes sparkled

her admiration without the slightest trace of

be just as good when you

“Really?” Gabriela asked.

effort and study hard, you’ll surpass me,” Bryan

bought three pieces of candy before they