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.”

knew that, so he

don’t want to see you or anything related to you in here. Did you lose your class along with your job? Can’t you understand simple English

contract the very same day. They also made a notice that slammed his actions. Because of that, his career was ruined, and he lost

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

were, the

was deep in his thoughts, then he looked at John and me with a frown. The heck? What’s that supposed to mean? Are we an eyesore now? This is Emery’s place. You’re the unwanted guest

realized that faster than I did, so he raised his chin and squinted at Hunter. It was as if

between them, though she was still impatient with him. “Cat

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