Chapter 969 The Little Negotiator


    “Why not ept this and rid yourself of worries in the future?” Damien proposed, a subtle gesture


    apanied by a reassuring smile.


    Acknowledging his suggestion with a subtle nod, Cherise prepared to make her way to the kitchen


    However, as she made her move, she was taken aback to find a cup of steaming hot water already


    prepared for her.


    Instinctively, she nced downward, cradling the cup in her hands. Her attention was swiftly diverted


    as Alexis, with an air of innocence, inquired, “I couldn’t help but wonder, does thedy from earlier have


    children of her own?”


    Cherise’s gaze shot up in surprise, seeking confirmation from Damien, who mirrored her intrigue.


    Drawing closer to Alexis, Damien crouched down, his curiosity piqued. “And what prompted this


    question?”


    “I was merely… curious,” Alexis confessed, his cheeks tinged with a hint of embarrassment. “I find


    myself rather drawn to her.”


    A gentle smile tugged at Damien’s lips. “That is quite intriguing.”


    “Thedy from carlier also expressed her fondness for you,” Damien revealed.


    “Truly?” Alexis’s countenance brightened with anticipation. “Then, may I go home with her?”


    In truth, whether it was Cherise, Ynda from the previous encounter, or even the women – from the


    orphanage who had entertained thoughts of adopting him, none had left quite the impression on Alexis


    as thedy from earlier.


    He felt a profound connection towards her, akin to love at first sight.


    At that initial meeting, he sensed she would be his perfect mother figure.


    “You cannot,” Damien interjected firmly, his voice cutting through the young boy’s hopeful aspirations.


    “She is unmarried and has no intention of adopting a child.”


    “And she explicitly stated that she has no ns to adopt,” Damien added, his tone resolute.


    Alexispsed into silence, his dreams shattered before they could blossom.


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    A sense of injustice gnawed at his heart, his face flushing with emotion as tears threatened to spill from


    his eyes. “But why…”


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    There’s no easy answer, Damien replied, his voice tinged with regret.


    Unable to bear seeing the child’s distress, Cherise knelt down, enveloping Alexis in aforting


    embrace. “Please don’t cry.”


    Thatdy is a dear friend of mine,” she exined softly, stroking his hair soothingly. “I will do my best to


    persuade her, alright?”


    Alexis peered up at Cherise with tear–filled eyes, his hope rekindled. “Really? You… you would do that


    for me?”


    Will you truly advocate on my behalf to persuade her to ept me?” Alexis implored, his


    gaze earnest.


    Moved by the sincerity reflected in the young boy’s eyes, Cherise’s resolve solidified.


    With a nod of determination, she pledged. “Worry not, I will spare no effort in convincing her to


    wee you into her life.


    “Cherise, you’re so kind!” Alexis eximed gratefully, his heart overflowing with gratitude.


    In a spontaneous gesture of appreciation, Alexis tiptoed forward, pressing a tender kiss upon Cherise’s


    cheek


    “Mommy.” Serafina’s timid voice floated down from upstairs, drawing attention as she pointed towards


    the backpack in Cherise’s grasp. “Mommy, could you please bring my backpack up for me?”


    Realization dawned upon Cherise as she recalled she was still clutching Serafina’s backpack!


    With a gentle p to her forehead, she reassured Alexis before swiftly making her way upstairs, the


    backpack in tow.


    Observing keenly, Damien couldn’t help but notice a mischievous glint in Alexis’s eyes as Cherise


    departed


    As Cherise ascended the staircase, closing the door to the children’s room behind her, Damien cast a


    subtle nce at Alexis, his wordsced with amusement. “You’reying it on a


    bit too thick


    It’s a tactic that only works on those as naive as her.” Damien observed, his tone contemtive.


    Alexis raised an eyebrow, a hint of skepticism in his voice. “Who actually refers to their wife


    as naived”


    Seated beside Damien, Alexis shed his earlier facade of distress, his demeanor now resolute. “I don’t


    perceive her as naive, she’s a genuinely good person,” he asserted confidently.


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    “And you?”


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    Damien’s smirk widened. “Quite the strategist, aren’t you? Leveraging her kindness for your own ends


    at such a tender age.”


    “It’s not maniption,” Alexis countered firmly, his tone unwavering. “I merely aim to empower her to


    pursue a path that will bring both of us joy.”