She Was the Treasure All Along novel Chapter 942

"It's different this time," Hank said earnestly. He placed her hand flat against his chest. "Can you feel my heart racing?"

"Are you actually nervous?" Giselle asked, amused.

"You're the only one who can make me nervous," he replied smoothly.

She pulled her hand back. "Just drive."

Twenty minutes later, the car parked smoothly in the underground garage of her upscale apartment building.

Carrying Giselle's bag like an ordinary, devoted partner, Hank followed her into the elevator.

As they ascended, the man who struck fear into the hearts of global syndicates began obsessively adjusting his collar, cuffs, and tie, repeatedly asking Giselle if he looked okay.

"My mother still has complicated feelings about you," she reminded him gently.

"I know." Hank took a deep breath, his expression resolute. "I'll handle it."

He had met Emma before and knew exactly how terrible his track record was. But he knew he deserved every bit of her resentment. He offered a tight smile. "As long as she doesn't chase me out with a broom, I'm going to shamelessly take a seat."

The elevator doors opened. Giselle unlocked the front door, and the warm, inviting scent of a home-cooked meal drifted into the hallway.

"Mommy!"

Gigi hopped off the couch and sprinted toward Giselle, skidding to a halt when she saw the man beside her. "Sir."

Hank leaned down, tenderly scooping his daughter into his arms. "Hey, sweetie. Were you watching TV?"

"Yeah." Gigi nodded, her bright eyes darting between the two of them. She leaned in and whispered, "Grandma is home today. It might not be a good idea to bring Daddy here, Mommy."

Giselle blinked in shock. "What did you just call him?"

"Daddy," Gigi said matter-of-factly. "I've known for a while. Whenever you're not home, you're out on dates with Daddy, right?"

Giselle shot Hank an accusatory glare. "Did you tell her?!"

"No!" Hank defended himself quickly. "She figured it out on her own during the sports day. She's as brilliant as you, and she looks just like me. It's only natural she'd connect the dots."

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