Chapter 168 Ethan Became Afraid

When Jasmine got home, she found Justin and Casey playing with mud in the living room. The scene before her was a bit surprising-Justin was actually getting along with Casey.

"Mommy!" Justin saw Jasmine and joyfully called out to her.

Casey, feeling a little guilty, bowed his head and edged toward the couch. In the past, he disliked Justin and his mom, thinking they were thieves, and had said many unpleasant things. Despite being a kid, even he knew shame.

"What's with Casey?" Jasmine asked her son.

Justin whispered in her ear, "Mommy, Casey's dad doesn't want him anymore, so dad brought him home to play with me."

Jasmine was taken aback.

Rubbing Justin's head, Jasmine walked over and squatted next to Casey. "Well, you guys have a good time. I'll make something delicious. What would you like to eat, Casey?"

Casey stared blankly at Jasmine. He was slightly envious at the fact that someone else's mom could be so gentle.

"Aunty, can I have ribs and pumpkin with egg yolk?" Casey asked, still sitting on the floor.

"You have quite the taste. Whatever you want to eat, I'll make," Ethan said, having changed into his house clothes. He came over, picked up Casey by his overalls, and moved him aside as he was in the way.

Casey pouted. "Uncle, Justin is also in the way, why don't you pick him up?"

Ethan glanced at Justin and then back at Casey. Even though they were both kids, he had a soft spot for Justin.

Adults were indeed hypocrites.

"Because he is..." Ethan's words trailed off, unsure on how to answer Casey.

"Because Casey, you're wearing overalls, making it easy to lift you up," Jasmine cut Ethan off, concerned his words might hurt the child.

After all, Casey's dad was not exactly a model parent. If Ethan was too protective of Justin, it would surely upset Casey.

"Aunty, can you really make ribs?" Casey was starting to like Jasmine.

"Yes," Jasmine responded, ruffling Casey's hair, then stood up to head to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

Ethan raised an eyebrow and followed into the kitchen to help out.

bit anxious; Ethan always made a mess whenever he helped in the

off the clock, stop addressing me like that," Ethan leaned on the kitchen counter,

the kids?" Jasmine really didn't want

by playing with

couldn't help but laugh out loud, then, fearing Ethan's reaction, she bit

typically aloof CEO, playing with two toddlers in the dirt

contrast. If someone captured that scene and posted it online, it would

times do I need to wash the

use disposable gloves." Jasmine handed him

Jasmine to help him

her head lowered and cheeks flushed red, Jasmine

watched Jasmine as she earnestly

scene.

I mean, Ethan, just wash them three times until there's no

the ribs. He discovered that engaging in household chores could

Ethan prepare the food, Jasmine arranged the vegetables beside him, feeling a warm sensation

this happiness came a creeping sense

of becoming too comfortable in this warm bubble; it would be devastating if

Like a curious child, Ethan kept

enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away,

a gentle smile,

filling the pot with cold water," Jasmine instructed as she placed the ribs inside,

cook for you next time,"

that Ethan was actually

rare.

ended up marrying him, she would certainly be a happy wife, having a

grew quiet, her gaze

Henry that night, six

herself. "No... I'm not sure.

was both scared and

night seemed to alter Jasmine's whole

wanted to understand her perspective on the events

Jasmine's hand touched the edge of the pot, burning her finger and

wanted to check on Jasmine's burn. "Don't touch me!" Jasmine exclaimed, slapping Ethan away, her reddened eyes filled with terror and apologies.

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