After divorce I am a billionaire novel Chapter 1097

Chapter 1097 The Method of Everyone's Happiness

Although she didn't want to bring up these things in front of Paloma, she had indeed returned for the sake of divorce and custody of Alistair.

Now that it had been brought up by Paloma herself, there was no avoiding it.

"Yes, I'm sorry. There were some unavoidable reasons back then. The fact is that I had to give up Alistair and go abroad alone. These years, I have been thinking about him all the time. Grandma, you have also been a mother and should be able to understand my feelings..."

She lowered her head and dared not look at the expression on Paloma's face. Her tone became even more respectful, "Anthony has already agreed. I hope you can help me."

Since returning home from abroad, Paloma had been meticulous towards her without any airs of an elder relative; playing with her like an older child with a youthful heart.

Even regarding their long-standing divorce issue, she was very supportive of Mavis' choice; comforting her and understanding her.

Mavis always felt that Paloma was different from those elders with traditional thoughts but did not expect that when it came to Alistair's custody issue, the kind-hearted expression on her face would change into one of seriousness.

"Mavis, I know you love Alistair very much. I also know as a mother, you must have suffered greatly being separated from him all these years."

Paloma sighed before continuing, "But we all love Alistair. We've watched him grow bit by bit until he turned five. Now that he's grown bigger, it's easier to take care of him. But you want to take him away, and this makes me really sad."

Mavis hung her head lower, "I'm sorry."

Paloma sighed again, "I can stay out your marriage issues with Anthony. In terms of your future path, you'll need make your own choices. No one else can do it for you. However, Alistair cannot be taken away. He is listed in the Callaghan family genealogy as a grandson, and barring any unforeseen circumstances will be the Callaghan family heir. So, this matter cannot be negotiated."

Mavis' face stiffened, and she remained silent.

...

Half an hour later, Mavis walked out from study looking dejected. Her mind seemed elsewhere.

"Mommy~"

Suddenly, Alistair hugged onto Mavis' leg. Looking up at Mavis, the little one asked curiously, "What were you and Grandma talking about? You took so long! I waited so long!"

She smiled, rubbing his fluffy little head in palm.

As Mavis was about to answer, Paloma pushed her wheelchair out of the study and explained before Alistair could even ask, "It's been a while since I've seen your mother, so I just wanted to catch up with her for a bit. Alistair, you can't wait that long?"

Alistair lazily replied, "Okay, I understand."

The little one was very well-behaved and every time Mavis saw him, it felt like her heart received a brief moment of healing.

She crouched down and opened her arms to hug her son when Paloma calmly interrupted them saying, "Alright now Mavis, aren't you supposed to be taking food over to Anthony? If you don't hurry, he'll starve! The kitchen should have the box ready by now; just take it with you when you leave."

Mavis hadn't said anything yet but Alistair's small hand had already taken hers in excitement.

"Let's go Mommy! I will go with you!"

Paloma immediately said, "Alistair, you shouldn't come along this time. My head is starting to hurt again and I'm not sure if my condition is acting up again or not. Why don't we let him stay home and keep me company instead?"

As she spoke, she rubbed at the center of her forehead.

Mavis stared at Paloma for a moment; although she looked as kind as ever today, there was something in the way she spoke that made it clear that she wanted Mavis gone quickly without leaving Alistair alone with her.