chapter 1614


    On the other hand...


    Charmine finished drying the clothes and picked up her phone to text Adam. She found out that he was


    about to refurbish the houses by the end of the vige and thus went over to monitor it.


    Anthony''s presence did not even faze her. She was very calm, and when she arrived at the site, she


    was fully focused.


    She had the safety hat on and looked at the machines working on the houses. Adam had documents in


    hand and started reporting the progress to her.


    Charmine aloofly studied, her demeanor entirely professional. She looked like a cold, arrogant CEO of


    thepany.


    After working for a few hours, it was about time and she picked some fresh vegetables home to make


    dinner.


    All the while, Chris was sleeping and did not realize that Charmine was not home.


    He walked out, and as he was about to look for Chloe, he heard noisesing from the house next


    door.


    Was the house not empty?


    Chris looked alert and became cautious.


    Was there a thief?


    He narrowed his eyes and took up a stone, aiming at the house.


    "Who''s in there? Come out right away, or I’ll beat you up!" i


    Who would actually steal from the house during the day?


    He was about to throw the stone when the door gradually opened. Out came Anthony with a straight


    face, and he looked at Chris. "You''re going to beat me up?"


    This startled Chris. He reacted and looked around with his big, rounded eyes. "Daddy? Why are you


    staying here?” he asked suspiciously.


    Anthony scoffed, "Why not?"


    Chris thought about it and guessed that this was his chance at getting back with Charmine. This was


    also what Chris wanted.


    He was about to go over but the door opened. Charmine came home with a bunch of vegetables.


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    Chris looked away and said, "Mommy, you’re home!" "Yeah." Charmine asked, "How was your


    afternoon nap?" "Good!” replied Chris. "The breeze is mild, and the house isfortable. It’s also


    quiet. I like it!"


    With that said, he pulled a face. "I’m just sad that I can''t stay here with you.


    Whenever I think of leaving this ce, I feel sad."


    Charmine ruffled his hair. "It''s okay. You can stay for a few more days."


    Chris pouted and said hopelessly, "Alright." "Okay, go on and y with Chloe. I''ll make dinner."


    Charmine sat before the table and started picking the vegetables.


    Chris nodded and walked out. He secretly went over to Anthony''s.


    Looking at how worn out the house was, he frowned.


    "Why would you stay here?" "A kid doesn''t interfere with adult matters." Anthony looked at him coldly


    and said, "You came at the right time. I can''t cook."


    Chris narrowed his eyes and said with a proud look, "I know how to! Chloe taught me! I can make fire


    for you."


    Anthony was speechless. He frowned and looked at him darkly. "I don’t have ingredients."


    Chris offered a reassuring expression instead. "What do you want to eat? I''ll grab them from


    Grandma''s. She even has yummy smoked bacon, and also the vegetables she nted. They''re very


    refreshing!"


    With that, Chris was about to leave.


    Anthony''s face dropped.


    He picked him up. "Chris Bailey, is your IQ getting lower, or have you be a fool after living here for


    a few days?"


    Did Chris not understand him?


    "Oh..." Chris was lifted off the floor, feet dangling and all. "Fine," he muttered.


    Of course he knew what Anthony meant.


    However, he thought of how mean he was to Charmine, and Chris wanted to agitate him.


    Hmph!


    Anthony ced him back down. "You understand?"


    Chris nodded adorably. "Yes."


    Although he was angry at his father, he also did not want to see his Mommy so sad and lonely. He


    wanted her to have faith in love again, to be with his Daddy.


    It did not even have to be Anthony. Any good man should do. As long as Charmine was not stuck this


    way.