Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 72

Marissa quickly said, "Perhaps another time. I'm sorry, Mr. Dawson! My son knows you, you know. Whenever he comes to the office, you always jokingly make him call you 'Dad' and even buy him snacks. He remembers all that!"

Jaylan simply laughed, "Oh... I see! No wonder he calls me 'Dad' with such sweetness!"

Marissa gave an awkward grin, her facial muscles tensed up.

"Alright then, let's arrange another time!" Seeing Jaylan still standing there, I pointed to the shopping bags and said, "Honey, go and settle the bill for those bags. We'll take all of them!"

Marissa instinctively glanced towards the counter. The items waiting to be packed were all limited edition pieces recently arrived. Her expression stiffened for a moment, but soon fleeted.

Then she grabbed her son's hand and said, "Mrs. Dawson, we need to go, his father is here to pick us up!"

"Sure! Bring your husband next time, we should all get together!" I replied with a sincere smile.

A twitch appeared at the corner of Marissa's mouth. She gave Jaylan a quick smile, grabbed her son's hand and hurried off, disappearing from my sight like she was running away.

The poor child kept turning back, staring at the stern-faced Jaylan.

"Honey," I looked at Jaylan with a pointed expression. "You know, the kid really does resemble you! The way he gazes at you... Anyone who didn't know better would think he's your son!"

Jaylan's face turned dark. "Allie, don't say things like that!"

I couldn't help but laugh. "Look at you, so serious! I was just joking!"

In my heart though, I was thrilled. Secret affairs always remain secret, even if it involves your own son, you dare not acknowledge him in front of me!

I turned to the cashier and instructed, "Pack all these for me! You can deliver it."

As he handed over his credit card, Jaylan asked with a slightly troubled expression, "Do we need all these?"

I retorted, "Having second thoughts? Your mother said I look like a beggar, a disgrace to the Dawson family. Now that the Dawson family's reputation is already ruined, don't you want to spend a little money to make it look better?"

He didn't say a word, just handed over his card reluctantly.