Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1393

"That's more like it," Valarie chirped.

Nyla couldn't help but say, "Valarie, stop bullying Brandon all the time."

Brandon turned to her and sighed dramatically. "Aunt Nyla, since you mentioned it, I have to say something. You have no idea what I've been through these past six months, I— Ouch!"

Before he could finish, Valarie pinched his waist. "What was that? Tell me, Brandon. Have you been unhappy these past six months?"

"N-No... I've been very happy..." Brandon winced.

"Have I bullied you then?" Valarie pressed.

"No..." Brandon murmured.

Valarie huffed. "If not, then keep your mouth shut, or Nyla will really think I mistreat you."

Brandon gave her a pitiful look, lowering his head like a scolded puppy.

Before they married, Valarie had been gentle and beautiful in his eyes. But after marriage, he realized how wrong he had been.

Gentle and beautiful? All an illusion.

If he stayed out drinking and came home late, he'd have to choose between sleeping on the couch or outside.

couldn't

he had chosen his wife. He had to spoil her, no matter

about to speak when Lydia approached. "Mrs. Sumner, Mr. Sumner asked for you. Ms. Mia's first birthday grab ceremony

I'll be right there,"

to Valarie and Brandon.

had been set up in the center of

matching socks, sat in the middle of the table. She curiously looked at the people around her, her big eyes filled with

grab ceremony. In addition to those Nyla and Damon had prepared, there was also a toy car, a small hammer, a

to see what she

Mia began

forward and picked

figurine

of

it for

it

she suddenly

eyes lit up with excitement as she grabbed Brandon's arm. "See!

nodded. "Yeah, you're right. I guess size does make

Mia reached the golden plate, and Valarie held her breath. She had to pick the

her little hand. Instead

Valarie pouted.

earlier but put it