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.”

brows and

into a sullen frown, his eyes welling up as he asked, “But why? He’s my dad, isn’t he? Other kids have both their parents together at home; why can’t

Jayceon quickly said, “Exactly, Ellie. We

love is crucial for our son, right? You

him a fierce look. “Don’t use our son to make your

dropped his fork and, with genuine innocence, approached Ellie, asking, “Why don’t you want Dad

only a day with Jayceon, Patrick was

you love

“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

the hospital, Sylvie had just equipped Rosie with a new phone and set it up with a SIM

had barely started exploring social media and various online forums when her new phone began to ring. There was

quickly answered the call with a respectful tone.