Margot got up to prepare dinner after she finished tending to Curtis' injuries. She then noticed Calvin was already cooking for them.She wanted him to leave but couldn't bring herself to kick him out.Forget it. Calvin could prepare dinner for them if he liked.Margot then looked at Curtis and warned him, "You better stay put if you still want that leg of yours to recover."Curtis gently smiled and replied obediently, "Okay, I'll definitely stay put."He would remain as docile as possible as long as she wouldn't kick him out. His gaze was full of affection when he looked at Margot. Margot didn't even look at him as she turned away to enter her room.It turned out that Lilac had fallen asleep. No wonder there weren't any sounds from the room even after she had been there for such a long time.Margot walked over to sit by the bedside as she watched Lilac. She spent some time quietly contemplating her relationship with Curtis.After Calvin finished preparing dinner, he proceede
Calvin felt somewhat disappointed, but he quickly said, "I'm not asking you to go back with me. I won't make things hard for you either. I just want to protect you and Lilac."If you think I'm a bother, then I'll do my best to cook for you whenever you're not here and leave immediately. I'll definitely not let you see me around.""Did I say anything about that?"Margot's expression darkened as she continued, "I'm asking you not to be a part of my life. I don't want to see any traces of your existence."Calvin immediately fell silent when he saw that Margot was angry. He lowered his head and pursed his lips. Despite being six feet tall, he now looked like a pitiful child getting scolded.Margot continued to eat her dinner. Curtis, who had been sitting on the couch nearby, had kept quiet with his head hung low.If her biological brother had received such treatment, then Curtis—as her ex-husband—wouldn't be any better either.That was why he had to be extra careful not to offend
Calvin got up slowly when he heard Curtis' words. He ignored Curtis and walked to the dining room to clean up.When Curtis saw that Calvin had ignored him, he turned around and shouted, "Why are you cleaning up already? I haven't eaten yet! Get me some food, will you?"Calvin halted his actions and turned to look at him. He clearly looked unwilling.Curtis raised his brows and replied softly, "Listen to me, just get me some food. I'll put in some good words for you in front of Margot later."Somehow, Calvin ended up getting him some pasta. He even brought Curtis some side dishes.Curtis was satisfied when he received the food and said, "Thanks."Calvin sat beside him and asked, "What do you mean when you said we should work together earlier?"Curtis started eating and said, "To be honest, we won't be able to resolve Margot's grudges overnight."Calvin asked, "So?"Curtis replied, "So we have to start slow. You can be in charge of laundry and meals, and I'll be in charge of gro
Curtis tried to get up after that, but pain shot up from his leg whenever he moved. He gritted his teeth as pain colored his face red.Lilac quickly grabbed him and said, "You shouldn't move if your leg is hurting, Mister! Also, what happened to your face? Where are you injured? Does it hurt?"Come closer to me, Mister. I'll blow your pain away. It won't hurt anymore after I blow it!"Lilac tiptoed to get closer to Curtis' face. Curtis bent down in order to accommodate her.His chest tightened when he felt Lilac's blow of breath on his face. He couldn't help but tear up. He then reached over to pick Lilac up to sit on his uninjured leg.Curtis choked back a sob as he spoke hoarsely, "Can you call me 'Daddy' from now on, Lilac? I'm your father."Lilac puffed her cheeks and asked curiously, "Mister, you're my Daddy?"Curtis replied, "Yes. You should call me 'Daddy' from now on, okay?"Lilac shook her head and replied reluctantly, "Even though I want a Daddy, Mommy doesn't allow m
When Curtis saw Margot calling Chester, he quickly started coughing beside her.Before Margot started speaking to Chester, she coldly eyed Curtis, who was faking his cough.She said, "Did you choke on your spit? Why do you keep coughing?"Curtis' expression turned serious as he raised his voice on purpose, saying, "I'm fine. I don't need to go to the hospital."He was hinting at Chester with his words.Margot ignored him and said to Chester, "You should come and take Curtis away. Don't let him die in my house."Chester understood Curtis' hints earlier. He replied apologetically, "I'm sorry, Ms. Stone, but I'm currently away for a business trip.""Fine, I'll call the ambulance then."Margot dialed 911 after ending the call.When Curtis could no longer stop her, he quickly turned to Lilac and said, "Daddy couldn't bear to part with you, Lilac. Can you ask Mommy not to make Daddy leave?"Daddy can stay here and teach you how to read and write. I can also protect both of you. Oth
Margot did not bother to ask him about it. She walked over to the kitchen instead.She halted her steps when she noticed the breakfast on the dining table. She immediately knew that Calvin had come over to prepare breakfast.Margot sat down and started to eat without a care.She then told Curtis beside her, "Since you're so free, you should help Lilac wash up and send her to the preschool after she wakes up. I'll be leaving for work soon."She would be able to focus on her work if someone was there to take care of Lilac.Curtis immediately replied, "Don't worry, darling. Consider it done!"Margot almost choked on her breakfast upon hearing the word "darling".She looked at Curtis and said, "Can't you be any less shameless, Curtis?"Curtis replied, "I could certainly try. Why? Don't you like me calling you 'darling'?""Fuck off!"Curtis said, "Oh, I'll just call you Margot instead. Just focus on your work. I'll take good care of our daughter."Margot couldn't do anything abou
Margot found a restaurant for the both of them to eat and talk. They sat there talking for a good few hours.Margot's phone rang around 10:00 pm. She answered the call in front of Royce.Lilac's soft voice sounded from the call as she asked, "What did you do today, Mommy? Why aren't you back home yet? I missed you already."Only then did Margot realize that it was already 10:00 pm now.She quickly replied, "Mommy will head back now. Just wait for me at home, okay?"Lilac replied, "Okay!"After ending the call, Margot looked toward Royce. He was dressed casually and looked bright.She asked, "How about I walk you back to your hotel?"Royce laughed and said, "Why would I go to a hotel when you have a house here anyway? Can't I crash at your place for a few nights?"Margot and Curtis were divorced anyway, and he no longer needed to marry Zyla. He could definitely try his luck with her again."I'm staying in a two-bedroom unit. It might be too cramped for your liking," Margot rep
Margot was sitting beside Royce. Not once had she glanced over at Curtis, and it hurt Curtis' pride.He walked over and stood in front of them.He glared at them as he asked, "Am I dead to the both of you now?"Only then did Margot look over to Curtis. She took in his displeased look and icy demeanor.She then asked, "Is something wrong?""Why did you bring him back?" Curtis questioned in a sour tone.Never would he think that Margot and Royce were still in contact after such a long time. He would've disposed of Royce early on if he knew Royce would be so persistent."Does that have anything to do with you?"Margot also had a displeased expression as she said coldly, "Just hurry up if you're leaving. I can't afford to accommodate a big shot like you. Don't throw your weight around here."Curtis was unbelievable. Why would she need to get his approval for all her actions still? He had forgotten whose house he was in now. Not only was he refusing to leave, but he was now forb