The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 164

Chapter 164 Don't Tell The Russell family About Th...

Brenna felt a bit resigned, finally grasping the extent of Ellie's frustrations with her son Patrick would often see a good-looking man and assert that they resembled each other, wondering if the man could be his father

"He's not your father," Brenna said, softly patting Patrick's head and tousling his hair to soothe him

The smile quickly faded from Patrick's face. He released Ethan's leg and stepped back to Brenna's side, his expression one of deep sadness. He gazed up at Brenna, his eyes glossy with tears on the brink of spilling. His mother had promised that upon their return, they would see his father.

He had been back in the country for several hours now but still hadn't met his father. 'Did my Mommy Be to me? Do I really have a father?"

Brenna comforted him softly, saying, "Everyone has a mom and dad, and so do you. Once your mom has gotten enough rest, she'll surely take you to see your dad."

Patrick gave a reluctant nod, his lips pursed in silence.

Ethan observed the little boy with intrigue, curious about who the good-looking child belonged to.

"Whose child is this?" he asked casually.

Brenna remembered Ellie's advice to keep information from Ethan. She replied, "He's a friend's child, recently

back from overseas."

Ethan didn't press further and just nodded.

Later that night, Brenna arrived home around ten o'clock.

Patrick hopped out of the car and, upon seeing the expansive, luxurious house, dashed inside full of excitement.

"Wow! Mommy Brenna, your house is so big and beautiful!" he exclaimed joyfully, quickly scouting the first

floor.

of Shepard, Giselle, and Dalton, who were on the fourth floor and came down to see

energetic child, saw Shepard and Giselle and ran up to them with a bright smile, saying,

fully

instantly charmed by the little

such a

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is Patrick

shared a chuckle and then turned to Brenna as

my best friend's

of free time lately, had just returned

the little boy-charming and full of style-he felt an instant warmth

reached out to gently pat

looked up at Dalton and

polite young man! How old are

brightly, "I'm

him sleep in your room tonight? And maybe help him with his

the boy upstairs to the

Brenna Mommy, said, "Why does the child call you Mommy?

inappropriate."

a tough time, so we ended up sharing an apartment. After Patrick was born, I became his godmother, and his mother went back to work. We took turns looking after him based on our schedules. It continued like that until I came back here. Initially, he called me

Mommy might lead people to think you have a child out of wedlock. It would be better if he didn't call

She believed her mother was overthinking

to Brenna, "Your mother is right. His real mother might not appreciate him calling you Mommy. It's important to keep relationships clear. He already has a mother; calling you Mommy is confusing. And

talk to him about this tomorrow."

Mr. Russell. The Russell family is unaware of the