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.”

right, Roman. You’re not three years old anymore. After Christmas,

up every day so I can protect Mum when I’m grown up. Elio’s too unreliable,

doorbell rang. Who could it be

could get up, she heard Jon Brooke’s voice, “Star, Star,

the door to find not just Jon but all four of her

let them in

you’ve been set up,” Brandon Brooke blurted out. “We gotta help you sort

“Have you guys

time we found the jerk, he was already in the ICU.

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

not a kid, who

pointed straight at Roman, who

broke into a grin,

up Roman, “Roman, have you been eating too much? How come you’re so

“Jon, I’m adorable, not chubby. You’re so skinny like Hank, no wonder you don’t

you know how many girls call

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