"What?" Rachel was surprised. "He's staying with us?"Maxwell huffed. "This is my house. Don't I get to decide? Can't you be a little more tolerant of a child?"Rachel knew Maxwell well. It was difficult to persuade him once he made up his mind. Besides, it wasn't worth offending Maxwell over a child with their wedding approaching. She forced a smile. "Anything you say. I was just worried someone might use Jasper to get close to us. But if you think the child is fine, I'll take good care of him. I'll head to the kitchen and prepare dinner to welcome him."With that, Rachel headed to the kitchen, wanting to put on a good wife persona. However, just as she reached the kitchen, she overheard two maids talking."Did you see the little boy Mr. Jasper brought home? He's so cute! I could barely resist pinching his cheeks when I brought in the juice earlier.""He's polite too. Oh, did you notice how he resembles Mr. Lance?""Now that you mention it, I see the resemblance, especially th
Caleb feigned innocence. "Yes, my mom's name is Jennifer. Do you know her too?""I knew it!" Rachel narrowed her eyes and asked through gritted teeth, "Tell me, what did she send you here for?"Caleb tilted his head. "Why should I tell you? Besides, my mom didn't send me here.""Oh, really?" Rachel pulled out her phone. "Then I'll call Jennifer and ask her if she knows her son is at my house!"Caleb panicked. He had just started his quest to find his dad, and he couldn't let it end before it began. He quickly came up with a plan. "Miss, Mr. Lance is my dad, isn't he? If you dare snitch on me, I'll tell Mr. Lance he's my dad right now! And it seems like he doesn't know this yet!"Rachel paled. She wanted to strangle this shameless brat in front of her. He was just as cunning as Jennifer!She shook with anger and clutched her phone tightly. "Nonsense! How dare you act chummy with the Lance family? Who knows who your mom slept with to have you? I'll throw you out if you keep lying!"
Rachel couldn't believe how foolish her son was!She was about to defend herself when Maxwell snapped, "Are you saying your son is also accusing you? You said Caleb was lying. Tell me, why would a child frame you?""I..." Rachel was at a loss for words.She couldn't possibly admit that Caleb was Jennifer and Maxwell's child, sent here to get revenge on her.Her silence only made Maxwell more convinced of her guilt. He reprimanded her, "I never thought you would go so far as to harm a child! Rachel, I shouldn't have brought you back!""Maxwell, no! It's not like that." Rachel panicked, terrified that Maxwell would change his mind about their wedding.Just then, Caleb piped up, "Mr. Lance, please don't be mad at Miss. It's my fault for not being likable. Please don't argue because of me. I'll just go home."Caleb's pitiful demeanor tugged at Maxwell's heartstrings. He softened his tone. "You poor child, we aren't upset with you. You're Jasper's first friend, and we're happy to hav
Caleb said insincerely, "Wow, Miss! You're amazing! The food was delicious! I enjoyed every bite!"Rachel froze before forcing a smile. "I'm glad you like it."But she knew what Caleb was planning. He was trying to turn her into his personal cook!There was no way she was going to fall for it. After all, she was Maxwell's wife, not some bastard's nanny! So, Rachel didn't indulge him further.But Caleb wasn't in a hurry and continued to praise her.Because of his sweet words, Caleb quickly won over everyone on his first night there; everyone except for Rachel.Rachel couldn't show her disgust in front of Maxwell since she wanted to earn his favor. So she offered, "Maxwell, should I prepare a guest room for Caleb tonight?""Let him sleep with Jasper." Maxwell hummed. "Jasper has a bunk bed in his room. One can sleep on top, and the other can sleep on the bottom."Rachel forced a smile. "Alright, I'll go make the bed."As soon as she turned around, her smile dropped, and she bit
"What did you say?" Rachel looked at him in disbelief, then snapped, "Your dad's not here!"Unfortunately for her, Caleb didn't care. He quickly ran off to Maxwell's side.In the study, Maxwell had just finished his work and was getting ready to rest."Caleb, why aren't you asleep yet?" Maxwell picked him up. "Is it because it's your first night here and you're not used to it?"Caleb cautiously asked, "Can I sleep with you, Mr. Lance?"Maxwell was confused.Caleb quickly put on a pitiful expression and lowered his head. "My dad always slept with me at home. But he's been so busy with work that it's been a long time since he's done that. I'm jealous of Jasper because his dad gets to be with him. I... I want my dad to tell me stories too."Maxwell felt sorry for him. Caleb was too sensible for his age. And he couldn't bring himself to say no to Calbe cute yet pitiful face.He smiled. "Alright, I'll tell you a story after you wash up, okay?""Thank you, Mr. Lance!" Caleb smiled a
"Now?" Nathan glanced at the clock. "Cass just went to sleep. Jennifer, what's going on?"Jennifer didn't answer and kept insisting that he bring Cassidy over. Nathan had no choice but to wake Cassidy and take her to Jennifer's place.Cassidy never imagined Jennifer would discover the seamless plan she had with Caleb. Should she tell the truth? If she confessed, Caleb would surely call her a traitor when he returned!Jennifer stared at Cassidy grimly. "I'll ask you one last time, where is Cal?""Cal... Cal said..." Cassidy was terrified by Jennifer's angry look and confessed everything. "He said he went to find Daddy. There's a kid in our class whose dad is our daddy! He found the paternity test in your drawer..."Realization dawned on Jennifer. But she hadn't expected Caleb to be so bold. Not only did he rummage through her drawer, but he also went to find Maxwell on his own.Nathan was shocked too. He found the situation more complicated than any surgery he performed. He hadn't
That evening, Maxwell drove to pick up the two kids from school. For some reason, he wanted to make an effort since meeting Caleb. He felt a strange connection with the child.However, as he arrived at the school gate, only Jasper came out."Where's Caleb?" Maxwell asked. "Why isn't Caleb with you?"Jasper pouted. "Caleb and his sister were picked up by their parents this morning. I heard from the teacher that... they seem to be transferring schools.""What?" Maxwell was taken aback. Just yesterday, Caleb had said his parents were often abroad on business, and today they were transferring schools. It was all too sudden.Jasper handed him a card and a box of snacks. "This is from Caleb's parents. They said it's to thank you!"Maxwell took the box of snacks and looked at the writing on the box: "Thank you for your care. We hope to meet again."Maxwell's mood soured. He thought of the adorable Caleb from yesterday. He didn't even get a chance to say goodbye. Perhaps they would neve
Jennifer couldn't remember the past. But as Caleb spoke, her heart ached. Every word stabbed her like knives.Jennifer took a deep breath, tears gathering in her eyes. "Alright, if you like him so much, go find him. I'll leave with Cass. You won't have a mother anymore!"With that, she resumed packing her things.Caleb was stunned. Although he thought Maxwell was a good person and didn't want to give up on him, how could he abandon Jennifer, who raised him and Cassidy?Their family could be together if Jennifer gave his dad a chance. Why was Jennifer avoiding Maxwell?Caleb wiped his tears and roared, "I regret it so much! Dad would have brought us back if I had told him I was his son yesterday! I shouldn't have considered your feelings. I always put you first, but you don't care about Cass or my feelings! You're not a good mother!"Jennifer stiffened as she continued folding clothes, but tears started streaming down her face. All the grievance and bitterness she held in finally