Love me or leave me (Rebecca and Theodore) novel Chapter 236

Hayden carried Lillian back to the children's room upstairs before gently setting her down. "Daddy, when can I see 'The Fairy Princess'?" Lillian's eyes were still glistening with tears, but she could not hide her anticipation.

Hayden took out a tissue and gently wiped away her tears. "Next time we draw lots, if you win, you can watch it," he said warmly.

Lillian looked at Hayden. "If I win next time, I can watch it?" she asked seriously.

Hayden nodded. "Yes, that's right."

"Then I want to draw lots again. I am sure I will win this time!" Lillian declared confidently, trying to dash down the stairs, bypassing Hayden.

Hayden chuckled softly and gently pulled her back. "Not today."

Confusion flickered across Lillian's face. Hayden tried to explain gently, kneeling to her level. "Do you remember what your mom said before we drew lots? You, Kevin, and Jeremy all drew lots together, and whoever won gets to watch their favorite show tonight."

He continued, "So, according to our agreement, tonight's draw is valid for the entire evening. You will have to wait until tonight is over. Then, when your mom lets you draw lots again next time, you can try for it again."

Lillian's eyes widened as she tried to process Hayden's explanation. Despite his patient tone, the rules were a bit complex for her young mind to fully grasp. After all, she was just over one year old, not even two yet. Hayden did not expect her to grasp all these rules immediately. Patience was key when taking care of kids, and fortunately, he had plenty of it.

He picked her up again and carried her to the bathroom. He wet her towel and began gently wiping her face. "Don't cry so easily, okay? Crying too much will make your face dirty, and it won't look as pretty."

Lillian remained silent.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Jeremy had been sitting quietly on the couch, but curiosity got the better of him. He glanced at Becky and then trotted upstairs to check on Lillian. He was worried about her.

Stacey noticed Jeremy's departure and considered following him upstairs. However, she decided against it, reasoning that Hayden had likely taken Lillian upstairs for a private discussion or lesson. Going up now might interfere with the moment and be counterproductive. Even Kevin, intrigued by the commotion, craned his neck to see what was happening upstairs before glancing back at Stacey.

Stacey adjusted Kevin's collar and said, "Just stay here and watch cartoons. There's no need to worry about them right now." Stacey trusted Hayden's ability to educate kids. After all, Jeremy had turned out so well.

Upstairs, as Jeremy reached the top, he heard Hayden telling Lillian a story. Curious, he stood at the door but did not go in. This was Lillian's room, and without her permission, Jeremy felt he should not enter.

Inside, both Hayden and Lillian noticed the movement at the door and looked over. When Lillian saw Jeremy, her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed happily, "Jeremy!" Jeremy's eyes lit up too, and he smiled.

"Lily, can Jeremy come into your room?" Hayden, understanding Jeremy well, asked for him. He knew that Jeremy was not very good at speaking yet.