Serena festined the ingredient, put it into the pot, and pressed the cook botính.
Watching Serena’s practiced movements, Keith couldn’t help but ask. “Mr. Gray, do you shen cook for yourself?“.
“Yeah, I used to cook a lot back in Zower” she replied.
Working together, the two of them had the meal ready in no time–a spread of dishes with hoth meat and vegetables, plus staple food in various cute shapes.
Alyssa’s eyes sparkled with excitement at the sight of the cute staple food. She immediately grabbed a bunny–shaped bread and popped it into her
mouth
Keith couldn’t help but admire the adorably shaped bread Serena had made. “These breads are absolutely adorable. I had no idea you were such a good
cook.”
Serena paused, a distant look flickering in her eyes as her smile faded a little, as if some old memory had just crossed her mind. “Well, my son didn’t use to like eating much, so I’d always get creative with different dishes for him,”
Serena placed a chicken pot pie on Alyssa’s plate and said gently, “Take your time in case of choking, Alyssa.”
Keith recalled that when he was dropping off and picking up Alyssa from kindergarter, he would often see Serena walking with a little boy, holding his hand as they headed to school.
“Where is your son–Keith opened his mouth.
Serena shook her head with a faint smile. “I’m divorced.”
Noticing Keith’s gaze, she gave a bitter smile. “Surprised?”
Keith nodded in agreement, not bothering to hide his surprise.
Serena scooped a little more onto Alyssa’s plate. “My son is back in Zowerin with his father now!
Keith offered a gentle apology. “Sorry, I had no idea.”
“It’s fine. It’s all in the past now,” Serena smiled.
After dinner, Keith offered to do the dishes, and Serena nodded.
Serena played with Alyssa for a while until Keith finished washing the dishes and rejoined them. “Ms. Gray, it’s getting late. I should take Alyssa home
now.”
“Let me walk you out.” Serena nodded.
“No need, really. Thanks for dinner and for looking after Alyssa,” said Keith sincerely.
“Don’t mention it, Mr. Brannon. Alyssa is such a well behaved girl. I absolutely adore her,” Serena smiled.
The children’s room in the Powell Villa was in complete disarray.
Oliver clutched an Ultraman action figure with a broken leg, staring at Leon across from him, who looked back in total confusion.
Oliver waved the broken Ultraman in Leop’s lace. “See? It’s broken,” he said.
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Leon blinked his big, round eyes, looking completely puzzled for a moment. “How did it break?” he asked.
Oliver tossed the broken Ultraman to the ground, his tone laced with childish triumph “broke it on purpose. Now all these toys are mine. This is my home. You get out.”
Little Leon might be young, but he knew exactly what home meant. He thought, ‘But this is my home with Daddy. How did it become Oliver‘
Lean pulled out
ut his cheeks and planted his hands on his hips, “This is my home,” he protested
Oliver shot him a scornful look. “From now on, Vic is my dad. He doesn’t want you anymore. Your mom doesn’t want you, and neither does Vic. You’re just a kid nobody wants.”
Oliver’s heart swelled with smug satisfaction as he watched Leon’s eyes well up with tears. He twisted the knife further, sneering, “From now on, you’re just a stray kid. Get out of this house.”
“That’s not true Daddy loves me the most.” Leon couldn’t take it anymore. 1
With his fists flying he lunged at Oliver
Oliver had it all planned out. The instant Leon’s fists were about to strike, he dodged back dramatically and burst into loud, fake sobs. He then grabbed the broken–legged ultraman toy and ran out in fake tears.
Victor pushed open the door just as Oliver came running out in fake tears, crashing into his arms, with Leon close behind, fists flying
