Chapter 172


    Do you not want to be my mommy?


    Angeline was taken aback upon hearing Floretta’s request, and for a moment, she did not know how to


    reply.


    Since she was not Floretta’s birth mother, it seemed inappropriate for her to attend the parent-teacher


    conference.


    However, she did not want to be the cause of Floretta’s sorrow.


    Angeline contemted for a while before she pulled Floretta to her and patted her head gently.


    “Floretta, I can’t make this decision by myself. How about we wait for your daddy to return, and we shall


    discuss this matter then?”


    Floretta pursed her lips. There was a tinge of dissatisfaction in herrge doe-like eyes.


    “Why is Daddy so indecisive? He obviously likes you but doesn’t want to say anything. Don’t worry,


    Angel. He won’t say no if I’m here.”


    Angeline coughed awkwardly upon hearing Floretta’s words.


    Floretta’s remarks were brutal and lethal.


    In reality, Evander was not as calm as he tried to portray himself to be. He was someone who preferred


    to do things discreetly.


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    “Floretta, do you not recognize your father after not seeing him for the past few days?”


    Suddenly, a deep voice rang out from the living room.


    Angeline turned toward the direction of the sound and was astonished when she saw Evander


    approaching them slowly with his luggage.


    Did we manifest his presence because we talked about him so much?


    She immediately stood up and stared at him in confusion.


    “Didn’t you say you still have to be abroad for a few more days for meetings?”


    “They ended earlier than expected. I have instructed Ss to handle the remaining matters,” Evander


    said. Francesca walked over and greeted him before taking his luggage to his room.


    “Daddy!”


    When Floretta saw him, a bright smile reced the look of disdain on her face. She extended her


    chubby arms and charged toward him clumsily.


    “I want a hug! I’ve missed you so much!”


    Evander’s gaze softened, and he bent down to pick Floretta up from the ground with one arm.


    “What a smart girl. Have you been obedient these few days?”


    “I have! I even got first ce in my exam…”


    Floretta could not seem to stop once she started talking about school. Angeline shook her head


    helplessly. She left them conversing with each other as she entered the kitchen to bring out dinner.


    She only called for them when it was time to eat.


    Evander carried Floretta over. When Angeline nced at the abundance of sweet dishes on the dining


    table, she felt a pang of guilt. She said apologetically, “I didn’t know you wereing back early, so I


    prepared dinner ording to Floretta’s tastes. I can make some simpler dishes for you if you’re not in a


    rush.”


    “It’s all right. I’m fine with this.”


    Evander carried Floretta to her chair and tied a bib around her with a gentle gaze. He seemed to be in


    a good mood.


    “You’re not a housekeeper. You don’t have to do this.”


    Angeline was rendered speechless.


    A wave of warmth streaked through her when she heard that. She knew Evander was serious.


    “Wow!”


    Floretta looked at their exchange. She seemed to have discovered a massive secret as she covered


    her mouth to hide her smirk.


    “Eat properly.” Evander nced at Floretta calmly as his lips curled into an inconspicuous smile.


    Angeline was about to feed Floretta when thetter snatched the spoon away. A smug smile was seen


    on her face.


    “Angel, the teachers at school have taught me how to feed myself. Here, let me show you!”


    Angeline and Evander exchanged nces and chuckled lightly.


    “Sure, show us.”


    Floretta picked two massive prawns off the te in front of her as soon as she heard that. She was still


    not used to using a fork, so she took her time cing them on Angeline’s and Evander’s tes.


    Angeline pped her hands in delight. “Floretta, you’re so smart!”


    Floretta grinned in response. Then she grabbed Angeline’s hand and ced it on top of Evander’s.


    “We’re a family now. I’m so happy!”


    She sounded serious and sincere. It did not seem she was pretending when she was smiling this


    blissfully.


    Angeline flushed as she immediately realized Floretta’s intentions. She could not help but grumble


    internally that they had to be biologically rted for them to be so crafty.


    “I should consider changing schools for you, so you don’t let your imagination run wild all day. Is this


    what the teachers teach you in school?”


    Evander pretended to scold her and smacked the back of her head gently. However, mirth danced


    across his eyes.


    Floretta felt aggrieved and replied seriously, “Of course not. The school invited the parents to attend the


    parent-teacher conference. However, I only have Daddy but no mommy. I’ll be envious when I see my


    friends with their families.”


    One had to admit that Floretta was a talented actress.


    When Angeline heard Floretta’s words, she furrowed her brows and felt slightly reluctant to reject her.


    However, Evander was already used to Floretta’s acting tactics, so he remained calm. After a long


    moment, he finally asked, “When’s the parent-teacher conference?”


    “There’s still ten days left!”


    Floretta counted with her tiny fingers seriously.


    “Then I’ll be there with Angeline when that timees,” Evander promised her. Then he ced a


    Buffalo wing on Floretta’s te.


    Upon hearing Evander’s statement, Floretta cheered in delight. She raised her head and beamed


    happily.


    “That means Angel is my mommy from then on.”


    “No.” Angeline was shocked by her words. “Don’t speak nonsense, Floretta. Come, let’s eat.”


    As she ced vegetables on her te, she sheepishly lowered her head to hide the awkwardness in


    her eyes.


    However, it aligned with her intentions when Evander said she should attend Floretta’s parent-teacher


    conference.


    She feared it would negatively impact Floretta’s childhood if thetter were perceived as a single-


    parent child among her peers.


    After dinner, Evander and Floretta went upstairs. He had bought some toys for her when he was


    overseas.


    Angeline went upstairs after helping Francesca clean the table. She spotted Floretta in Evander’s arms


    as they assembled the toys.


    Evander’s movements were deft as he yed with the toy parts and taught Floretta how to assemble


    them patiently.


    Angeline leaned against the door and watched them for a while, and her eyes danced with delight.


    Although Evander was a busy man, she realized he had always been a caring father to Floretta.


    Suddenly, she wished time would stop at this precious moment.


    If not for theplicated past, she did not mind spending the rest of her life with them.


    “Angel, look at the bag Daddy bought for me! Is it pretty?”


    Floretta noticed her first. She blinked and held out a furry bag that looked like a bunny with a bright


    smile.