“Well, you wouldn’t have taken the time to play with Joey if you didn’t like kids, right?” asked Annie.

“Oh, I’m only doing it to help you. You looked kind of tired taking care of him,” answered Aaron.

Annie was stunned, and her heart actually skipped a beat. ‘He’s only doing this to help me… No, Annie! Don’t overthink this. I shouldn’t take the words of a serial flirter seriously.’

She shook her head to clear her mind. “Thanks for helping, but I still think you must’ve liked kids. Otherwise, you’ll find the whole thing annoying after five minutes. Just like my ex. He hates kids so much that he’d growl at any kid who comes near him.”

Aaron narrowed his eyes at the mention of Annie’s ex. “Then why did you choose to be with him?” he asked with a smirk.

Annie sighed and said sadly, “He actually treats me quite well, so I thought he’d change after we have kids of our own. But then I found out it was all an act. He just wanted to use me to get close to Uncle Jeremy’s family.”

Aaron used Joey’s chubby little finger to poke Annie’s face, causing her to smile shyly.

loss for not knowing

I’m the good thing?’ thought Annie with shock. ‘Then why doesn’t he like me?

that moment, Annie’s phone suddenly

she asked after she answered

Mister Aaron and Miss Xante?” Marcus asked gently and shyly. “It’s already lunchtime, so I was wondering whether you need me to help you order some food delivery… I’m actually quite worried

was both touched and embarrassed by Marcus’ concern. “Oh, there’s no need. I’m at my uncle’s

mean Mister Aaron and Miss Xante are there

lied, “Nope,

she was the niece of Jeremy Holden. Previously, when everyone at Holden Group found out who she was, they would either flatter her excessively or ask

Marcus did not ask any more questions. Instead, he asked shyly, “Then are you free tonight? If you are, would you like to go to the cinema with me? There’s a new movie I’ve

new movie came

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