Chapter 20

“Good morning, Daddy!” Gregory headed downstairs and politely greeted his father.

Nicholas nodded in response and greeted the boy back “Good morning. Come and have your breakfast.”

Tessa was about to make a move, but Gregory wouldn’t let go of her hand. Unable to walk away, she helplessly stayed behind and kept him company for breakfast.

In the meantime, Andrew’s eyes lit up with warmth when he witnessed the interaction among the trio, which he found surprisingly harmonious because they looked just like a family.

Nonetheless, his feelings were not mutual as Tessa didn’t feel the same way because she hurriedly tried to leave right after breakfast.

Nonetheless, Gregory seized the lady’s hand with a heavy heart and asked, “Miss Pretty Lady, can I pay you a visit when I miss you?”

heard the boy’s question. “Of course, provided that I have an off day and you’re allowed to visit me. However, I have a brother whom I need to look after at home, so I can’t be away overnight like I did last night, even

Gregory nodded his head, clearly telling the lady

kid ever.” Tessa smiled, gently pinching the boy’s rounded cheek

of their interaction. No, I mustn’t let her just leave like that. After a few seconds of contemplation,

as she subconsciously kept her distance from him and asked,

eyebrows

last

lips and said, “I have something I’d like to tell you, Miss Reinhart. I’m sorry if my action startled you last night, and I hope you didn’t take that to heart. After all, I just… The mark on your

while, she calmly answered, “Don’t worry, I didn’t take it to heart at all.” Despite her reassurance,

he changed the subject and asked, “By the way, would you be interested in teaching Gregory

stunned into

Am I being

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