In Love, Never Say Never

At the sight of me hesitating, Gregory lowered his voice. “Mommy, I’ll just try a bite. I won’t eat more than that, okay?”

I understood now. Gregory was the same as his father; information had to be repeated to them multiple times!

“I don’t mind treating you, but you mustn’t call me Mommy anymore. Deal?”

“No problem.” Gregory flashed a wide smile and pulled me by the arm into the shop. “Let’s go, Ms. Stovall!”

Gregory ordered a set meal for children on top of one of each of the best-selling items on the menu. A table for two was soon filled up.

The child was true to his word; he literally tried a bite of everything. The only thing he was particularly fond of was the sundae.

“I thought only girls like sweet things, Gregory?” I teased him.

As soon as I said that, he put down his spoon and wiped his lips in a dignified manner, refusing to touch another spoonful.

“Hey, I’m just messing with you. Carry on,” I said as I pushed the chocolate sundae back in front of him.

with a solemn shake of

I probed him.

nodded again determinedly. “Statistics show that an excessive consumption of deep-fried and sweet food is harmful to the body,” he said

whether the child before me was a six-year-old or a genius who was familiar with the workings of the

portions. The more Daddy forbids me, the more I want to try. I’m a child; it’s normal for me to not be able

child to not being able to reason, doesn’t it

thought of this, I felt a pang of guilt, like a bright spotlight following me around. I looked

restaurant with a straight face, but the coldness that he was exuding

feeling solidified instantly upon looking

senses, Ashton was already walking

called cheekily and stood up as he caught sight of

to call me?” Ashton

as he hugged

not lose his temper. I

a while but it’s been a long time and she hasn’t shown up yet. The adults here at the mall were ignoring me. Only Ms. Stovall was willing to lend me her phone. I remembered that I shouldn’t call you unnecessarily. Aren’t