Then Xavier ran up to Hunter. “Play with me, daddy!”

Hunter put the gardening equipment down and picked Xavier up. “You promised me you’d finish your homework, Xavier,” he whispered. “If you’re a man, you’re going to see it through no matter what.”

Xavier pouted unhappily, but he didn’t throw a tantrum. Oh, he was taught well. Since Xavier had calmed down, Hunter went back to the house. “Let’s talk inside.”

Emery didn’t blow up in front of the kid, but she still looked irked. And no, she wasn’t following because she relented. I knew her too well.

Emery yanked Xavier away from Hunter the moment we entered the living room. Xavier didn’t recognize her at first because she was gone for more than a month, and she had heavy makeup on. The boy kept struggling, but he quieted down the moment she spoke.

“Mrs. Eriksen,” Emery called the servant. “Take Xavier upstairs. It’s study time.”

“Yes.”

in the house. Xavier knew that, so he

thought I said I don’t want to see you or anything related to you in here. Did you

made public, his institution voided the contract the very same day. They also made a notice that slammed his actions. Because

it after John told me. Emery didn’t do it though. Hunter was too famous for his own good after marrying Emery. He had

higher they were, the

What’s that supposed to mean? Are we

his chin and squinted at Hunter. It was as if he was saying “We’re staying here. Bite

silent tussle between them, though she was still impatient with him. “Cat got your

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255