My Mommy’s Brave Heart

Chapter 358

Adina was speechless.

I‘ve raised her for four years for nothing! Now that she has her Daddy, she has totally forgotten about me!

I guess it‘s true when people say that a father is a daughter‘s first love...‘

She twitched her lips and went downstairs to find Alden. When she noticed him still reading that late into the night, she said helplessly, “Al, you should wait until you‘re older to read such complicated books. You should be reading storybooks at your age.”

She led Alden upstairs. “It‘s getting late. Go take a bath and get some rest. Do you want me to help you?”

Alden hurriedly shook his head. “No, thanks. I can do it myself.”

He took a change of clothes to the bathroom and came out ten minutes after that. His hair was wet from the shower, giving him a good–boy look. Adina led him into his bedroom and said gently, “Do you want a bedtime story from me?”

“Okay.”

was placed at

one that was

After three stories, Alden finally closed his eyes and fell

switched off the light and tiptoed out of the room before

saw Duke also

them headed downstairs. Perhaps the night was too quiet. His voice sent tingles all over her. She clenched her fist slowly, and said calmly, “It‘s getting late. Mr. Winters, it‘s time for you to go back, yes?” “Didn‘t I tell you before to not call me Mr. Winters anymore?” Duke stopped, and his gaze darkened as he looked at her.

I‘m the one who asked him to be my boyfriend.’ She pursed her lips and said hesitantly, “I‘ll call you Duke, then.” “What do you want

got a little closer

wanted to take a step

suddenly wrapped around her tiny waist. Before she

whispered, “Don‘t move. Someone