Chapter 653
Amanda snuggled into Genevieve’s arms and rcalized the latter was observing Bruce’s photo. A checky 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 thic 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 luis 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 lon.” As Lucian was very observant, le noticed lack 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 ol besides his father who he had never met. Jack was talented, wealthy, and powerful, but he only bad eyes for Genevieve and adored the kids.
Whenever he was free, he would bring the kids out to have fun Ile didn’t have other women or
kids.
Before Genevieve told them the truth, Lucian assumed Jack was their father.
Genevieve pursed her lips, at a loss for words.
No matter how smart he is, he‘s still a kid. Our relationship is too complicated for him to understand.
Seemingly understanding her dilemma, Lucian added, “You can choose not to answer me if you want. Mandy and I want to be with you forever, so we respect your decision. This time, I discovered that we have a rich uncle. It doesn’t matter if I don’t have a father.”
Genevieve was both amused and touched to hear her son’s words.
She crouched down and kissed his forehead. Grinning, she said, “Your reward is to help me squeeze three glasses of orange juice.”
Lucian was speechless, “Mommy, is this a reward or punishment? Why do I have to work?”
“Is there a problem with that?”
The boy was speechless.
After Amanda ended her call with Jack, she scurried into the kitchen to help Lucian with the orange juice. Alas, she was clumsy enough to spill the juice all over herself.
Genevieve helped her take a shower and change her clothes before going back to the kitchen to prepare the steaks.
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