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.

kept teaching Gabriela like this,

six?” Gabriela asked eagerly, wiggling out of her seatbelt

“Eleven,” Bryan answered easily.

destination is

three plus two?”

“Five,” Bryan replied.

two?” Gabriela

“Three,” Bryan answered.

scheme hadn’t worked, but her eyes sparkled with excitement. “Dad, you’re really good

her admiration without the slightest trace of

as good when you grow up,” he

“Really?” Gabriela asked.

you put in the effort and study hard, you’ll surpass me,”

Gabriela happily bought three pieces of