The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 1697

Adam pointed toward a room in disgust. "Hurry up and get that little brat out of there! He's been mum all morning, and he didn't respond when I asked him if he wanted to eat. He just stared at me and kept crying for his1 Daddy. I couldn't stand it anymore and locked him in that room!"

Sophia could not help but get angry at him. "How could you lock up a child like that?"

Adam retorted, "What else can I do with him? He doesn't respond when I ask if he wants to eat or drink. He just cries and cries! He should be glad I didn't give him a good beating! He's not even my biological grandson!"

Worried that Zachary might overhear her father's comments, Sophia approached him and signaled for him to avoid saying such things. She implored him, "Do you want Zachary to get mad at me? I'll give you a grandson soon, okay? Please just don't make things any more difficult for me!"

The last thing that Adam wanted was to create unnecessary trouble, especially since he was so preoccupied with his issues. He waved her off and said, "Fine, fine! I'll keep my mouth shut. Just bring the child away!"

went over to unlock the room door with a key. Benjamin had cried so much inside that his eyes were swollen. He sat dejectedly on the ground in exhaustion and

the doorknob turning, he looked up and saw that the door was swinging open. In a flash, he got up and

Benjamin bolted

Zachary was at the door

around helplessly and said goodbye to Adam. "Have some rest, Dad. Zachary and I will bring Benjamin

still had a sullen expression

bad mood, but she lacked the energy to stay with him and console him. She had to return and be with Zachary and Benjamin. It was important for her to explain to Zachary why

and Benjamin were already on their way without waiting

out at my dad's place and kept asking

responded indifferently, “I'm so thankful that your father was able to take some time out of his busy schedule to help US look after

sensed a slight sarcasm in Zachary’s tone.