The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 340:

He then retrieved the takeaway bags, carefully laying out the dishes on the dining table and arranging the utensils neatly.

Ellie was indeed too hungry to refuse him and began eating without hesitation.

Jayceon called Patrick over, serving him food and handing him the utensils, all while giving him a subtle signal.

Patrick, not feeling very hungry, picked at his food, his attention more on helping Jayceon than on the meal.

“Mom, today Dad and I went to the paintball park! He was the villain, and I got to be the special forces soldier. It was awesome…” Patrick was brimming with excitement as he showered Jayceon with praise, eagerly recounting their adventure.

Glancing at Ellie with hopeful eyes, he said, “Dad also got me a bunch of toys.”

Sensing Ellie’s displeasure, he hesitantly added, “Mom, shouldn’t we be a family and live together? Can we all sleep in the same room tonight? I want Dad to tell me a bedtime story.”

her brows and responded firmly, “Absolutely

why? He’s my dad, isn’t he? Other kids have

said, “Exactly, Ellie. We are a family, right? Shouldn’t

Ellie’s gaze boldly. “A father’s love is crucial for our son, right? You

“Don’t use our son to make

with genuine innocence, approached Ellie, asking, “Why don’t

shocked that after spending only a day with Jayceon,

what you

to Patrick, “Listen, he can play with you during the day, but he can’t live with us. He’s your father, yes, but he’s not my

Rosie with a new phone and set it up with

media and various online forums when her new phone began to ring. There was an unknown number on the

call with a respectful