Chapter 1221

In a neighborhood where aesthetics were top priority, air conditioning units were cleverly tucked away in hard-to-spot corners. Most folks wouldn't notice, but right beside one of those units, a little child was hiding.

Henry, snug in his dad's arms, was having his face gently iced by his father. With a shaky little voice, he was telling his dad about how he got picked on.

Even if his words weren't clear, the distress in Henry's tone was unmistakable.

Andre, gazing into his son's eyes, might not have fully understood, but he played along, "Really? That's how it went down?"

Henry, with a sad little whimper, pouted his lips, looking even more pitiful.

"Did you stand up for yourself?" Andre asked.

"Yeah, I fought back," Henry replied in his tiny voice.

Andre wiped the grime off his son's face, praising him, "That's my smart boy. You're daddy's little treasure, right?"

Henry knew "treasure" meant he was loved. He puckered up and gave his dad a kiss on the cheek. "Mommy told me to go do my business by myself."

head, still trying to place the familiar faces in the distance. Before she could get a closer look, Andre pulled

confused, "Why

were going

got what Henry meant. "No, Henry was trying to say I told him to

"Take!"

Mia corrected him, "Poop!"

"Take daddy."

you 'take' your

to step out when Andre stopped her, "Stay with Henry, and keep icing his

got out

hold off "Mars, wrap this up. Annie, you're riding with me

told his men, "From now on, in front of my wife, treat me like one

at Mars from afar and called Annie to join them

already inside, "Ma'am, did you enjoy your little showdown today?" He always knew she could handle herself but had never

when they burst through the

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