Chapter 57
Kristy had flown back to Zowerin, and she had to go to work. No one could take care of Alyssa
Bring her lip, she hesitated a moment before dialing Keith’s number. “Hello, Keith? Are you done with your work?”
“Ms. Gray, I’m so sony. I’m still in the middle of negotiations. It’s going to take a bit more time, is something wrong with Alyssa?” asked Keith.
Serena replied, “Kristy flew back yesterday, and I should go to work this morning. I’m not comfortable leaving Alyssa alone at home.”
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There was a short pause on the other end of the line, then Keith said, “I really can’t make it back today. Would you be willing to watch her for one mone day! I promise pick her up as soon as I get back.”
Serena said hopelessly, “Fine”
Keith answered, “Thank you so much, Ms. Gray. I really appreciate it.”
After ending the call, Serena sighed and thought, ‘It looks like I have no choice but to bring Alyssa to work with me.”
She crouched down in front of the little girl and said gently, “Alyssa, would you like to go to work with me today! You have to be on your best behavior, okay
Alyssa nodded drowsily and reached out with both arms to be held.
Serena carried Alyssa into the office. All the way there, Alyssa clung to Serena, her wide eyes curiously observing the world outside
The moment Serena stepped into the office, Erika’s sharp, mocking volce rang out, “Oh, where did you get a girl, Serena? Why bring her to the company? Hey, is she the love child of you and your sugar daddy?”
Serena shot her a cold glance and said nothing
Erika added, “Why don’t you say something? Don’t tell me she really is yours. Wow, I never would’ve guessed that. You always act so pure and innocent What a show that was
Erika’s voice was abruptly cut off. “Erika, watch your damn mouth.“;
The sharp reprimand came from Stacey, o had just stepped out of her office. Her gaze landed on Alyssa, and a flicker of rec Stacey thought, startled, ‘Isn’t that Keith’s daughter? What is she doing here?!
crossed her face.
Stacey studied Alyssa and Serena closely, suspicion rising in her eyes. With a frown, she mattered in her mind, “Could it be Keith and Serena..
Jurning to Erika, Stacey snapped, “if I hear one more word of nonsense from you, you can pack up and leave.”
Erika shrank back, startled by the sternness in Stacey’s tone. Without another word, Erika sulked back to her seat.
Serena gave Stacey a faint smile and said, “Thank you, Ms. Mosher
She could guess that Stacey had recognized Alyssa That was probably why she helped her. After all, from the way Stacey and Keith had interacted that day, it was clear they’d known each other a long Ume.
Stacey approached Serena casually, her tone light but probing “Serena, how come Alyssa is with you?” Her eyes flicked briefly to the child as she added, “Arry you sure there’s nothing going on between you and Keith?”
“Mr. Brannon had a project he absolutely couldn’t step away from Alyssa doesn’t do well with strangers, and she seems to trust me, so he asked if I could take care of Alyssa today,” Serena replied,
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Stacey’s eyes glinted, yet she didn’t seem to believe what Serena explained.
“Oh, I see,” Stacey said with a vague smile, her voice laced with something unspoken.
She crouched down, putting on a gentle face and speaking in a sugary voice. “Hi there, Alyssa. Do you remember me, sweetie? Want some chocolate
She pulled a handful of colorful chocolates from her pocket and held them out.
Alyssa looked at Stacey for a moment, then turned to Serena. She buried her face into Serena’s neck, clinging tightly to her and refusing to look up.
Stacey’s smile froze awkwardly on her face. Her outstretched and hung in the air, visibly stiff.
Still trying to win the girl over, Stacey adjusted her posture and offered the chocolates again. “Look at these chocolates. So pretty, aren’t they? Which one do you like? Let me unwrap one for you.”
Alyssa didn’t move. She only nestled deeper into Serena’s arms, her little body tensing slightly, as if trying to hide.
Stacey straightened slowly, chuckling awkwardly as she slipped the chocolates back into her pocket.
