Marius raised a brow lightly when he heard what I said. “What if you guess is wrong then, Sis Wan?” he asked in a brisk tone.
I looked up at him, my thoughts strengthening. “You just said ‘what if.’ That proves that I'm right.”
Marius laughed out loud and sat upright. “Alright then. I’ll tell you who I really am, then.”
He stood up and cleared his throat. “Looking at my noble and handsome appearance, it's not hard to tell that my family is prestigious. My family has been in business for several generations, so there’s some reason why my company is doing so well now, no? Look at me again…”
"You’re the wise, mighty, extraordinary Young Master Klein. But I'm a little sleepy now, so let's stop here tonight.” I could not listen to Marius praising himself anymore.
I got up and walk toward the room. Before I even entered, Marius' voice sounded behind me again. “Regardless, I have the power to protect you and the children.”
This sentence stopped me in my tracks. I could not see Marius’ expression, but it was not difficult to guess that he was wearing an expression of self-confidence at this moment.
I did not turn back but just replied, “I know.” Then, I went into the room.
The next day.
I had to go to Cool Breeze Elementary School to pick up Munchkin today, so I left the company early and made my way toward the school.
“Mommy.” Munchkin ran to me and dove head-first into my arms.
I caressed the little one’s head, my eyes filled with affection. “Let’s go home.”
I held Munchkin’s hand and was about to lead him to the car when he stopped in his tracks. “Mommy, wait.” After saying that, Munchkin looked around as if looking for someone.
My brows furrowed. “Who are you looking for?”
Munchkin’s eyes abruptly shone as he pointed forward. “He’s here.”
Following the direction of his finger, I looked over. “Marius?”
“Brother Marius.” Munchkin let go of my hand and ran to him.
Marius knelt down and picked up Munchkin, bopping his little nose. “Who are you calling ‘Brother’? It’s ‘Uncle’ to you, got it?”
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