Chapter 170
Peter rubbed his nose and muttered softly, “True… I’ll buy some another day to taste. Let’s see just how ‘scummy’ it can be p>
Kingsley didn’t respond, though his expression remained unpleasant.
By the time they reached the parking lot, Lucy’s car was already pulling out, leaving only the fading glow of taillights.
Kingsley glanced sideways at Peter and said flatly, “I’m returning to China tomorrow p>
“Got it, got it. Don’t worry,” Peter grinned immediately, patting his chest in reassurance before adding solemnly, “I guarantee no one will bully her, and definitely no one will poach her away from you p>
Kingsley replied with a single sentence. “Best be so p>
When Lucy got home, Seven had already finished his bath and was holding his bottle, drinking milk.
The moment he saw her, the little guy’s eyes lit up. He shouted a crisp “Mama!” and stumbled toward her, holding his bottle high.
Lucy handed her bag to the nanny and bent down to scoop him into her arms. The faint scent of milk surrounded her nose. Looking at the chubby little face in her arms, the tension from the dinner instantly dissipated, replaced by a heart full of softness.
Seven buried his face in the crook of her neck, rubbing against her, then looked up to plant kisses on her cheek, calling “Mama~ Mama~” in a voice that was clingy and affectionate.
Lucy kissed his soft cheek in return and cooed gently, “Finish your milk first, then I will put you to bed, okay p>
Seven nodded with a giggle, his little mouth continuing to suck happily on the bottle nipple. A moment later, he looked up again, his milky voice halting but earnest. “Want… hear story p>
“Okay.” Lucy’s eyes filled with a gentle smile. “I’ll read to you after you finish your milk p>
Seven blinked his round, black-bean eyes and pushed his luck. “Also want… play p>
“Mommy is off tomorrow. I’ll take you out then, okay p>
Lucy pinched his little cheek, compromising with a laugh.
Soon, Seven drained the bottle clean. He held up the empty bottle to her. “Done p>
Lucy kissed him again and carried him upstairs. After helping him brush his teeth, the little guy in his tiny slippers immediately pattered off to find a storybook Lucy followed behind, her gaze glued to his tiny figure the entire time.
“Mama, read this.” Seven ran back, holding up a new storybook.
Lucy lifted him onto the bed. The little guy expertly pulled up the blanket and lay down, his small hands resting obediently at his sides, looking fully prepared.
Lucy held the book, her gentle voice flowing slowly.
Seven listened quietly with wide, watery eyes. Within ten minutes, his eyelids began
to fight a losing battle, and soon he was fast asleep.
Lucy tucked the blanket in gently.
She took out her phone, snapped a short video of his sleeping face, and sent it to Jane. [Just something satisfy your craving. I promise to video call with him tomorrow so you can see him p>
Jane replied within seconds: [I want to kiss those cheeks! I want to hold him p>
Lucy smiled and typed back: [That can’t happen for now. I’ll bring him to see you when I get the chance p>
[Once I deliver the baby, I’m coming to find you guys!] Jane’s message came quickly.
Lucy sent an [OK!] sticker before tip-toeing out of the room.
Meanwhile, back at the manor, Kingsley had shut himself in the study since returning.
He wasn’t processing documents.
He simply sat alone on the sofa,
smoking. Amidst the curling smoke, his deep eyes were slightly narrowed, hiding a heavy gloom that no one could decipher.