Chapter 362

“I ain’t tired.” Astrid shut the door, scooping up the chubby Roman and plopping back down on the couch.

Holding Roman was like hugging a soft, squishy teddy bear.

“Mum, there are a bunch of girls in my class who like me,” Roman announced.

Astrid was speechless.

“Well, with a good–looking kid like you, Roman, it’s no surprise you’ve got a fan club. So, got any girls you fancy?” Astrid asked.

Roman’s eyes sparkled as he replied, “Yep! I like Mum!”

“I like you too,” Astrid confessed, touched by Roman’s affection. “So, do you like any of the girls in your

class?”

Roman pouted, “Nah! They’re all too childish! We aren’t three years old anymore, but they still throw tantrums like toddlers.”

chuckled, “That’s right, Roman. You’re not three years old anymore. After Christmas, you’ll be four! You’re quite the little man

nodded seriously, “I know, I’m growing up every day so I can protect Mum when I’m grown up. Elio’s too unreliable, so I

the doorbell rang. Who could it be

get up, she heard Jon Brooke’s voice, “Star, Star, open up!!!”

Jon

let them in and

blurted out. “We gotta help you sort this

“Have

he was already in the ICU. We figured you might have other plans, so

If I can’t handle minor hitches like this, how will

“If you’re not a kid, who is?”

who was sitting

into a grin, “Hi

you been eating too much? How come you’re so chubby!”

not chubby. You’re so skinny like Hank, no wonder you don’t

“Do you know how many fans I have? Do you know how many

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