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?”

curled her lips upward when she 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

understood.” Gregory nodded his head, clearly telling the lady he understood

lovely kid ever.” Tessa

something at the sight of their interaction. No, I mustn’t let her just leave like that. After a few seconds of contemplation, he calmly said,

man’s voice as she subconsciously kept her distance

raised his eyebrows in

first name last night, but now

startled you last night, and I hope you didn’t take that to heart. After all, I just… The mark on your shoulder simply looks familiar to me, so I wasn’t trying to do you any harm or hurt

Nicholas to apologize to her, feeling stunned, but after a short while, she calmly answered, “Don’t worry, I didn’t take it to heart

he changed the subject and asked, “By the way, would

stunned into

Am I being offered

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