Chapter 177


    Chapter 177 Let’s Talk


    Axel lowered his voice and said, “It’s probably because Mommy didn’t call.”


    Tyler nced at Evan and ate his breakfast slowly. He believed Evan deserved what he got


    because he had refused the help Tyler offered.


    Evan walked over to the dining table, possibly due to the father son bond. He stood in front of


    Tyler and asked, “What’s the solution you mentionedst night?”


    Tyler gazed at him. “I don’t feel like telling you right now.”


    “Aren’t you eager to go home? Aren’t you concerned about your sister crying?” Evan questioned.


    Tyler grumbled internally. ‘So you know about my sister crying, huh? Why didn’t you send us


    home earlier, then?‘


    Tyler turned his attention to Liora. “Do you miss Mommy, Lia?”


    Liora thought for a moment and replied, “Mommy is busy. I don’t want to bother her!”


    Tyler smirked and nced at Evan challengingly. “See? We’re not in a hurry.”


    Evan’s lips twitched, and he wondered where the children got their attitude. Do I need to show


    them a paternity test so they can learn to respect their father?


    Evan furrowed his brow. “Aren’t you concerned about your mother bring worried?”


    “How do you know if Mommy is worried? Maybe it’s you who’s worried. Tyler retorted.


    Evan was at a loss for words.


    Noticing Evan’s silence, Tyler asked, “Mister, why do you want my mother toe to you?”


    Evan’s expression turned serious “Don’t involve yourself in grown–up matters!”


    He put on his coat and left the house shortly after.


    Tyler couldn’t help but grumble to himself, Scumbag Daddy! Since you don’t want to acknowledge


    Lia and me as your kids, I won’t acknowledge you as my father either!


    Axel sighed, realizing his father would take a while to win his mother’s heart.


    17


    +15 BONUS


    Caroline’s sleep in the hospital was interrupted by her ringing phone. She answered, and Kenny’s voice


    came through. “G, we have a meeting today. Why aren’t you here yet?”


    Caroline snapped to attention. She had almost forgotten that today was when they were deciding on


    the first clothing design.


    She checked the time and hurriedly sat up, realizing it was already 8:30 am. She swiftly kicked off her


    nket and slipped on her shoes. Tm on my way, sorry!”


    Kenny continued. “I understand you’re in a tough spot, but you can’t neglect thepany. The first


    garment we produce is crucial!”


    After a short exchange, Caroline ended the call


    Caroline sighed as she looked at Lily, whose head was heavily bandaged and who had an oxygen.


    mask on She tucked in Lily’s nket and said, “Lily, I need to go to work. I’ll be back to check on you


    later.”


    As Caroline prepared to leave, Scott entered the room, appearing tired. Seeing Caroline dressed.


    neatly, he asked softly, “Off to work?”


    Caroline nodded. “I have somepany matters to handle. Lily.


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    Scott smiled reassuringly. “I’ll take care of things here. You go ahead.”


    Caroline felt a hint of quilt for all that Scott had done for her. She took a deep breath and uttered,


    Scott, when Lily’s safe, let’s talk.”


    She couldn’t watch Scott spending his youth on unreciprocated love. She knew he had waited all


    along, and she needed someone reliable for her children.


    Scott nodded. “Of course.”


    Later in the afternoon, Caroline received a call from Axel


    Her fatigued expression softened as she greeted, “Axel.”


    A mix of grievance and excitementced Liora’s voice as she eximed, “Mommy, it’s Lia!”