My Baby’s Daddy novel (Anastasia) novel Chapter 2568

“Don’t worry about it. There’s still some time before lunch is ready. Let’s just play for fun.” Tony mainly wanted to find some sense of accomplishment playing against Shirley, for he believed he could win a game and regain some dignity.

Josef happened to receive a phone call, so Shirley pulled up a chair and sat down. Tony eagerly prepared to start the game.

Shirley, lacking experience, played based on the few techniques she knew. As the game progressed, she realized she had miscalculated a move and lost.

“Haha! I told you my skills aren’t bad!” Tony boasted. Shirley propped her chin on her hand and started taking the game more seriously. Just then, a tall figure entered from behind. Shirley looked up and made eye contact with Zacharias, who pulled up a chair and sat next to her.

Tony became anxious. “Uncle Zacharias, you can’t interfere. This is our duel.”

Shirley didn’t ask for Zacharias’ help either, but as she picked up a piece to make a move, she heard a light cough from the man beside her. She turned to look at him, and he smiled, reaching out to pick up her piece and placing it in a different position.

“Uncle, you…” Tony glared in frustration.

Zacharias smirked. “Any problem?”

“None at all. I can still outmatch you two!” Tony said, squinting and analyzing the game intently.

Shirley originally didn’t stand a chance, but with Zacharias sitting beside her, she suddenly gained a sense of confidence. It seemed as though she didn’t need to worry about losing; she had developed a mentality that she would win for sure.

Tony played each move very seriously. Actually, he was rather experienced. Shirley habitually turned her head to the man beside her, and only after receiving his approval would she make her move.

After one game, Tony lost again. Shirley, on the other hand, was delighted. The feeling of victory was pure and joyful.

“Let’s play again. I’m sure I can’t keep losing to you guys, Tony said with increasing determination. As Shirley picked up a piece, unsure where to place it, a warm hand gently held hers, deciding a position for her.

“Zach, try not to make public appearances again. I was really worried about you this time,” Josef said.

“Understood.” Zacharias nodded. Then, Josef shifted his gaze, which was laced with a smile, toward Shirley. “Miss Lloyd, thank you very much for being with Zach, taking care of him, and protecting him.”

“Just doing my job,” Shirley said, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

“You’re not getting any younger, Zach. As important as work is, you need to consider your love life,” Josef reminded.

Tony, on the side, immediately chuckled. “Grandpa Josef, don’t worry. Uncle Zacharias already has someone he likes.”