Chapter 438
Avery let out another sigh as she ced her phone on the table.
George was one of her major clients, and ire had personally invited her toe over, so she figured
she should pay him a visit.
Avery was about to get up when she saw Zachary working really hard on a thick mathematics
workbook.
Upon paying close attention, she realized he was solving math questions for third and fourth graders.
Avery took his workbook over and asked with a frown, “Zach, you''re going to enter first grade. Why are
you doing math questions for fourth graders?”
Zachary sat up straight and replied with a firm look in his eyes, “I want to skip grades and go straight to
third grade, Mommy. First-grade stuff is way too easy for me.”
Avery froze in shock when she heard that.
The sight of his serious expression reminded her of what the head of kindergarten had told her during
the parent-teacher conference.
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The head of kindergarten had said Zachary was incredibly talented for his age and was on par with the
child prodigies out there.
As Zachary currently possessed knowledge on the level of fourth graders, the head of kindergarten
believed that making him go through the grades one after another like the other kids would be a waste
of his time and talent.
While Avery was happy to hear that her son was talented, she had her concerns about it as well.
Most child prodigies had the tendency to burn out sooner than others, and she wanted Zachary to be
able to enjoy his childhood.
She had never considered having him skip grades at all.
However, the firm look in Zachary''s eyes got Avery wondering if her decision was right. “Zach, do you
know what it means to skip grades?”
“I do, Mommy.”
Zachary looked like an adult as he stared Avery right in the eye and stood with his hands behind his
back. “I''m already six, Mommy. I have my own thoughts and opinions now. I will take responsibility for
my own choices. When I get older, I''ll be able to help Daddy out with his work. That way, he''ll be able to
spend more time with you and Rory.”
Cayden was so busy with his work that he barely had time for Avery, let alone Zachary and Rory.
That meant they could not enjoy their life as a family like all the other families out there.
Zachary figured Cayden being too busy with work was the reason they couldn''t go hiking or traveling
together.
Avery felt her eyes tear up when she saw him trying to sound mature despite being only six years old.
Why is this child so mature at such a young age?
She sometimes hoped that Zachary and Rory could enjoy their childhood in a carefree manner like the
other kids.
“We''ll decide on that after I discuss this with your daddy. You''re still very young, Zach. All I wish for is to
see you and Rory grow up happily,” Avery said while gently caressing his cheek.
Zachary leaned in and gave Avery a kiss on the cheek. “I know, Mommy.”
Cayden had just stepped out of the kitchen when he saw Zachary kissing Avery.
Even though Zachary was his son, he still felt unhappy seeing another male kiss his wife.
There was a hint of jealousy in Cayden''s eyes as he red at Zachary''s handsome face.
“Zachary, are you done with the math questions?” Cayden asked with a gloomy expression as he made
his way over.
Zachary turned around and shed him a smile as he replied, “I''m almost done, Daddy. Look, I''ve
already solved the questions you gave me.”
He then picked up the workbook and showed it to Cayden in hopes of receiving apliment.
Cayden simply nced at it with an eyebrow arched and said, “Oh? In that case, I''ll assign you another
set of questions. This workbook must be too easy for you.”
Zachary was taken aback by Cayden''s words. He turned to Avery and shed her a pleading look.
Avery pulled Zachary into her arms and shot Cayden a fierce re. “Why are you making him do so
much work at such a young age? Even the government is trying to help reduce the amount of
homework that schools give students, and yet, you''re giving him extra homework. All work and no y
makes Jack a dull boy, do you understand? Don''t listen to him, Zach. You can go y once you''ve
finished your homework.”
Noticing that Avery was getting angry, Cayden quickly said, “All right, we''ll do as you say. Zachary, you
can go y your video games now.”
Zachary pulled a face at Cayden and shed him a smug grin in response.
Daddy is afraid of Mommy, and Mommy listens to me. With Mommy protecting me, I no longer have to
fear Daddy!
Avery then told Cayden all about George.
After learning that George was recovering from his heart attack, Cayden felt that he needed to visit
George with Avery.
After all, Jeffrey used to be close friends with George. Even if that wasn''t the case, he would still have
to pay George a visit as a businessman.
Although George was no longer active in the corporate world, his son William had taken over and
became a powerful individual in Ackleton. Cayden would stand to benefit from socializing with him.
Since George had suffered from a heart attack, Avery brought along some fruits that were rich in
vitamins and pectin.
After sending the kids back, Avery and Cayden headed over to the Lambert residence, which was
located in a secluded spot far away from the city.
The building looked a little old, but the nts in the courtyard were neatly arranged and well-
maintained. That showed just how much the old couple valued cleanliness and tidiness.
A white-haired old man was basking in the sun in the courtyard. That old man was none other than
George himself.
He was having a conversation with William while ire hung theundry to dry nearby. Despite having
a housekeeper around, ire had gotten used to doing the chores herself.
Nicole, who always dolled herself up nicely, was telling George some interesting stories about herself
to keep him entertained. George wasughing at her amusing stories when he heard the sound of a
car engine in the distance.
Upon turning around, he saw a car pull up outside his courtyard.
Cayden and Avery then stepped out of the car with a basket of fruits in their hands.
Nicole''s heart raced when she saw Cayden heading toward them. However, her heart felt as though it
was being stung by a million bees when she saw Avery walking next to him.
F*ck! Why would Cayden bring Avery with him wherever he goes?