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?”

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

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

knew you’re the most obedient and lovely kid ever.”

put a smile on Gregory’s face, Nicholas suddenly realized 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

voice as she subconsciously kept

eyebrows in slight

She was calling me by my first name last night, but

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 shoulder simply looks familiar to me,

answered, “Don’t worry, I didn’t take it to heart at all.” Despite her reassurance, she continued to deliberately keep her distance from

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

stunned into

what? Am I being offered

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