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Chapter 1844

Author: Oopsie Daisy
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"When the baby is born, I'll take care of my little brother or sister with Mommy and Daddy," Renfrew said.

Hearing his response, Hesper could not help but smile. Renfrew was more sensible than most children his age, and although Hesper did not necessarily think early maturity was a good thing, she had to admit that his well-behaved nature spared them a lot of trouble.

With that thought in mind, Hesper ruffled Renfrew's head and said, "Even with a new baby, Mommy and Daddy will still love you just like before."

Renfrew nodded, a happy expression on his face. While he knew that Hesper and Rickard would not neglect him because of the new baby, hearing it directly from Hesper made him even more content.

Since the child in Hesper's belly was obedient, she had some time to work. The studio was already doing well, and after the news of Hesper and the others' activities spread, the Duvals, Sundial, and even Hesper's studio saw increased profits. Hesper had not expected her studio to thri
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