Three Years Later, He Came Back Begging novel Chapter 413

"Oh my gosh, June, you are such a menace!" she squeaked, narrowly avoiding a face-plant straight into the toilet bowl.

Poking his head out from the kitchen, Lawrence called out, "June, come to Daddy. Leave Mommy alone. Daddy's got a special treat for you."

June immediately abandoned his post, trotting eagerly toward the kitchen to gorge on a deluxe feast of pasta, broccoli, carrots, boiled chicken, and egg yolks.

Dry dog food was for peasants.

Still brushing her teeth, she wandered into the kitchen and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind. Flipping an egg in the pan, he tilted his head to drop a kiss onto her forehead.

"What's on your agenda for today?" he asked casually.

There was no way she was ruining the surprise. Playing it cool, she claimed she was just going to lounge around the house. He didn't press the issue, merely patting the back of her hand. "Do you want me to swing by during lunch to cook for you?"

"No, that's too much of a hassle," she mumbled past the toothbrush. "I'm just going to order some ridiculously unhealthy takeout."

He chuckled softly. "Alright then. I'll make the braised fish tonight, and maybe whip up some tomato and beef brisket stew."

Nodding in agreement, she released her hold on him and returned to the bathroom to finish getting ready.

After breakfast, he changed into his work clothes and headed for the door. Standing in the entryway, he raised an expectant brow at her. She blew him an exaggerated air-kiss from across the room, basically shooing him out.

A scoff of pure disbelief escaped him. "Alright. The thirty-year-old is officially going to work. Try to miss me, twenty-eight-year-old."

Biting the inside of her cheek to suppress a grin, she gave him a casual nod.

With a heavy sigh, he pushed the door open and left.

Whatever. If she forgot, she forgot. It wasn't like birthdays were mandatory.

The absolute second the lock clicked into place, she collapsed onto the sofa, completely losing it. Tears of laughter streamed down her face as she clutched her stomach.

Once she finally collected herself, she got dressed, clipped on June's leash, and headed out. But instead of taking their usual route around the neighborhood block, she steered them toward a different street entirely.

At precisely 5:30 PM, Lawrence left the office.

He was in a foul mood.

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