Amanda snuggled into Genevieve's arms and realized the latter was observing Bruce's photo. A cheeky grin flitted across her lips as she asked, “Mommy, why are you looking at this man? Do you like him?”
Before Genevieve could answer, her phone rang.
It was a call from Jack.
Jack told her that he would be attending Faulkner Group's annual dinner at Xedells and wouldn't get to come home tonight. “If you and the kids want to join me, I'll send someone to give you a ride here.”
“It's too cold, so we'll just stay at home.” Genevieve didn't like to be photographed by the media with the kids.
They chatted briefly before she handed the phone to Amanda and went to the kitchen.
Rosa had left some ingredients in the refrigerator. Genevieve might not be a good cook, but she still wanted to cook for the kids occasionally.
A while later, Lucian joined her. “Mommy, let me help you.”
“Thank you, my son.” Genevieve gave him garlic to peel. Touched, she said, “Looks like my cooking is good enough for you to miss it dearly.”
“That's not it.” Lucian told her coolly, “I want to make sure the food is cooked so Mandy and I won't suffer from food poisoning again.”
Genevieve recalled how the kids suffered from food poisoning after eating her cooking some time ago. Flashing a sheepish smile, she said, “I'm going to pan-fry some steak today. Medium-rare steaks are edible, right? I can do it!”
Lucian peeled the garlic silently.
Soon, the delicious smell of steak wafted around the kitchen.
“Mommy.” Suddenly, Lucian broke the silence. “Do you like Mr. Valentine?”
Genevieve knew that her son was smarter and more composed than his peers. Grunting in affirmation, she didn't bother lying to him. “Yes, but I like him the same way you like him.”
“But Mr. Valentine likes you a lot.” As Lucian was very observant, he noticed Jack only had eyes for her.
Mr. Valentine has looked at Mommy that way ever since I can remember.
Jack was the only man that Lucian approved of besides his father who he had never met. Jack was talented, wealthy, and powerful, but he only had eyes for Genevieve and adored the kids.
No matter how smart he is, he's still a kid. Our relationship is too complicated for him to understand.
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