In Love, Never Say Never

“Nothing much,” replied Gregory calmly. “I only told her that if she goes to bed now, I will play with her tomorrow right after I come home from school.”

“That’s all?” To say that I was dumbfounded would be an understatement. Thanks to John, Audrey was so cheeky that even Ashton could not handle her. Yet, Gregory managed to convince her so easily?

“That’s all,” confirmed Gregory. Without any change in his expression and tone, he continued, “So Mommy, if I can make Audrey sleep early again tomorrow, can I play on the laptop for half an hour more?”

“Okay…” I was still reeling in disbelief that Gregory persuaded his sister with just a simple offer. I gave my consent unknowingly.

“Thank you, Mommy!” Gregory grinned triumphantly. “Good night, Mommy!”

He turned to walk upstairs without a backward glance right after saying that.

His indomitable aura and unfazed manner reminded me once again that everyone would have their own Achilles’ heel.

Thinking of how Audrey had Ashton and John wrapped around her finger as well, I laughed helplessly.

I looked to the side and saw Ashton walk over. He had come in from the balcony when I was unaware. He eyed me with amusement and asked, “What are you thinking of that made you so happy?”

eyes of his daughter. Therefore,

next to me and placed his phone on the coffee table. “I have found a well-to-do family. The

the phone the moment we reached home. I see, so he had been busy making arrangements as to

for bringing up a child was not

his past was a mystery. My women’s

came to our own children, all mothers would inevitably

help but comment on what Ashton told me. “Material wealth is a secondary factor. The most important thing is that they are of good character. Good family education and environment are crucial for a child

door. I was caught by surprise. Upon seeing my reaction, Ashton put

hair was still quite wet, and his fragile body was

hear everything we said just

awkward about it, but Ashton lightly beckoned for

before us. The flicker in his eyes a moment

your

me, then