Chapter 268

"Of course it's you! I'm Casper's dad, so you're his mom," Mercer said matter-of-factly.

Calla realized what he was doing, so she didn't fall for it. She looked up and smiled. "Don't jump to conclusions. I won't fall for your tricks!"

"You may be able to refuse me, but I know you can't refuse Casper." Mercer gazed deeply at Calla.

His words struck a chord with her. Casper was so adorable, she really couldn't refuse him.

At that moment, the car slowly stopped by the roadside.

Calla turned her head to look out the window and smiled. "I'm home."

With that, she reached for the car door.

Mercer, however, grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.

Her eyes fixed on his profound gaze under the car's subdued light. Calla whispered urgently, "Don't go back on your word!"

"Who said I was going back on my word?" With that, Mercer's hands suddenly cupped Calla's face.

"What are you doing?" Calla glanced nervously toward the driver's seat. After all, Simon was still in the car.

Mercer remain