The issue with the reporters had just passed and I was busy dealing with Jared. I still had to think of ideas to ensure that Summer would stay with me. I had no time to go cook for him.

Back then, I only agreed to his request so that he would stop pestering me. I never expected him to take me so seriously.

“Marcus, I’m really busy. Please just let me off.” I felt as though I was being forced into a dead end with no other way out.

There was silence on the other end of the line. Then, he scoffed, “Let you off?” Since when did I even force you?”

My head started to hurt, so I stopped the car by the roadside and hung up, then turned off the phone.

Finally, I felt better after some rest. What’s wrong with me? I’m either suddenly nauseous or I feel helpless and get depressed by every little thing.

Perhaps it was due to everything that had happened recently. I got off the car and went for a walk to relax my mind.

Unexpectedly, I met Kristina. She was wearing a long tan trench coat and came over. “What a coincidence. Shall we have a chat?”

turned to leave. “I know you don’t want that kid to return to the Crest family. I don’t either. Can

but eventually

to a nearby café. Kristina looked pale, but her makeup brought some color to

I’ve nothing to do with Macy’s death. Her hemorrhage was really just an accident. I know you don’t

believe me, I won’t waste my breath anymore. That child has been with you for four years. I know you won’t let her be taken away. I also want a stable status in the Crest family, so I need to give birth to my own baby. Hence, I don’t want her back in the

you want,”

You’re basically her mother now. Jared and Ashton’s friendship should still be fine after this matter is settled. Since you’re legally married to Ashton, you can make it public that both of you are infertile. This way,

it should be easy for both of you to adopt her. It just depends on whether or not you’re willing to give

looking at her and breaking out in a smile. “Kristina, do you really think that Ashton would be afraid of

by his social status, Mr. Fuller won’t be scared of

side. But once the Crest family blows things up, what would happen to Summer? It’d be fine if both her parents were dead, but I wouldn’t have the right to adopt her since her dad is

frustrated. Instead of actually discussing proper matters, Kristina was just trying

this is all we’re going to talk about, I think I’m done

to leave. “Think about what I just

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