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River was about to speak when Kenny said, “Nah, you can still take care of him as a friend. He got hurt because of you anyway.”
River was relieved “Alright, don’t be standing there. Wash your hands for dinner.”
“Ah, go ahead. Don’t be doing anything naughty with him,” reminded Kenny.
River glared at him. “Please stop your dangerous thoughts!”
Ten minutes later, River packed the food, picked up the car key, and told the children, “I’m going out to visit someone. Listen to Uncle Kenny and Grandma.”
River left before the three children could react.
After dinner, the triplets ran upstairs, shut the door, and talked
Tyler frowned. I’m sure that Mommy is out to visit scumbag Daddy tonight.”
Axel hugged Liora’s doll tightly. I would like to visit Daddy too.”
Liora sat cross–legged and said. “Let her visit then. It’s no biggie”
Tyler and Axel looked at Liora in unison. Tyler said suspiciously, “Something is different with you, Lia,”
Liora’s expression stiffened. “What’s different with me?”
Tyler said, “You hated it more than me when Mommy was meeting scumbag Daddy previously.
yet you suddenly changed your attitude. Is it because scumbag Daddy saved Mommy?”
Liora recalled the feeling of Noah caressing her head and making her feel safe.
Liora’s ears flushed, and she asked, “Do you hate scumbag Daddy, Tyler?”
Tyler said, “I don’t hate him as much, but I don’t like him either.”
Liora lowered her head and said, “M–Me too…”
Liora did not have the courage to say she liked her father because she worried her brother and mother would be displeased.
Tyler smirked when he realized that Liora was lying. “I won’t stop you from liking anyone, even it’s scumbag Daddy.”
“Really?”
Liora raised her head to look at Tyler and Axel, smiling. They could read Liora’s mind so easily.
River walked into Noah’s room,
He was typing on his laptop and looked up in astoundment when he noticed River. He frowned and asked, “What brought you here?”
River hid the packed food behind her. “Ilave you had dinner?”
“No. Have you brought food with you?” Noah saw the packed food River kept hidden.
Upon learning he hadn’t eaten, River nodded and retrieved the packed food she had set on the bedside table.
“Are you going to work or eat first?” asked River
Noah closed the laptop with a clap and said nonchalantly. Tll eat
River felt like she was back at being his secretary for a moment.
She placed the laptop on the bedside table, unboxed the food, and passed the chicken soup to
Noah
Noah looked at the bland food with a frown “Is this what you eat at home?”
River said, ‘I made this especially for you because you should watch what you eat now.”
Noah appeared relieved and in a good mood after hearing that He would eat anything she cooked for him. He had frowned because he assumed she could not afford to eat well at home.
Noah scooped the chicken soup and ate slowly.
After dinner, Noah said, “Your cooking is just the same as before.”
River packed up the container. ‘You sound like Criticizing.”
Noah smirked. “So, you’re also aware your cooking skill is not that good, huh?”
River knew that Noah could never say anything pleasant. She packed up the container and said. “You can choose not to eat if you don’t want to!”
‘I wouldn’t need to cook for you then because I’m busy too” she thought.
Sensing River’s agitation, Noah raised an eyebrow and asked, “Are you displeased?”
River placed the food container loudly. T’m very busy, you know? It’s already good I can cook for you. Can you not nitpick?”
Noah pulled River’s arm with a smile.
She was caught off guard and fell into his arms. She raised her head in astonishment and looked. into Noah’s enticing eyes.
Noah smiled, leaned over, and whispered into River’s ear, Tm joking. I love the food.”
River blushed and was about to push Noah away and stand up when the door suddenly opened.
They both turned to see Reuben standing in the doorway, looking surprised.
“1. I’m sorry for bothering you!” He shut the door swiftly after that.
Noah’s expression turned solemn while River moved away in embarrassment.
“I’ll be on my way then!”
River grabbed the container and walked out swiftly. She had already shut the door before Noah could stop her.
Outside, Reuben turned and entered the room after he saw River leaving in a rush.
“Mr. De Marco-”
Noah cast a ferocious look before he could finish his sentence.
His body shuddered, and he explained, “I have something to tell you, Mr. De Marco!”
“Speak!” Noah said in a displeased manner.
Reuben brought up the mailbox on the table and passed it to Noah. “Kenny has replied.”
Noah took it, and his expression turned solemn when he saw the reply.
Kenny: II can come, but I’m charging 1 billion dollars per design!]
Noah threw the tablet on the floor, thinking, “He really thinks he’s some hot shit!‘
Reuben asked cautiously, “What should we do now, Mr. De Marco?”
Noah pondered briefly before he said. “Figure out a way to get in touch with John!”
Reuben was shocked. ‘Mr. Salvatore has already retired, and very few people know his whereabouts, Mr. De Marco. Moreover, we tried contacting him previously, but he did not reply.”
Noah sneered “G is his apprentice. Do you think he still won’t show up if we use G’s name?”
“He might. Ill give it a try,” said Reuben.
Noah nodded. He refused to believe that Kenny would not accept MK’s offer with John’s appearance.
The next day, River headed to work with Jamie, where Naomi watched Jamie during her work.
In the secretary’s office, Jamie stared at Naomi constantly Naomi was distracted from work because of Jamie’s stare, so she offered the tablet to Jamie. “Would you like to watch something?”
Jamie took it but continued to watch Naomi.
Naomi frowned. “Is there something on my face?”
Jamie shook her head and said, “Why are you unhappy? Is it because work is tiring?”
Naomi was stunned and looked at Jamie in confusion. “Why do you ask?”
Jamie pointed at Naomi’s face. “There’s no glow in your eyes”
Naomi kept quiet. It was the first time someone asked if she was happy. Surprisingly, it was someone whom she had only met a few times without speaking.
‘Does she care about me? she wondered,
Naomi shook her head. “I don’t need that.
Jamie shook her head. “You should be happy.”
“Why?”
-Jamie chuckled. “Because River is great.”
“How is that related?” Naomi asked.
“River cares about people. You’ve been working for her all this time. Doesn’t she care about you? Or are you not fond of people showing care for you? You might find that it’s rare for someone to care about you”
Naomi replied briefly. “I don’t need that!”
Naomi believed River cared for her only because she was her subordinate and capable of organizing River’s important matters well.
River would not have cared about her if she lacked the capability!
Moreover, she had no need for such hypocrisy!
Jamie thought and said, “You need it. Because you’re a good person, and a good person deserves to be happy.”
Naomi was stunned “How can you tell that I’m a good person?”
Jamie picked up the tablet. “Because you gave me this”
Naomi darted a look at Jamie and scoffed in her heart. So you think I’m a good person just because of a tablet? That’s so naive!”
Naomi did not speak anymore and returned to her work
Unfortunately, she was distracted from work for the rest of the day because she thought about Jamie’s comment.