Said I didn't Love Him But I Lied

"Why

not?"

Even though Theodore knew it was a little childish to talk about marriage with a child, he still couldn't help but ask her. He wanted to know Adrienne's reasoning.

"I don't like the lady just now." Adrienne blinked her eyes with an innocent look on her face. "And if you marry her, you will have your own children in the future and there will be others who will call you Daddy." Theodore was speechless.

"Except Alastair and I, I don't want to share my Daddy with other people."

Adrienne's eyes were innocent and firm. She didn't understand the relationship between these adults at all, nor did she know of any emotional entanglements. She didn't even know that a fiancée meant they were already engaged and they would marry if nothing went wrong.

She only spoke her mind very straightforwardly.

She didn't like Josephine, and she didn't like sharing her Daddy with other people.

However, Theodore was stunned for a moment. He looked at the innocent little girl in front of him and thought about what she had just said seriously.

Although it was childish, it was also very reasonable.

After a long while, Theodore said, "Then I promise you that other than you, there won't be any other children who will share your Daddy with you." Adrienne's eyes lit up. "Really?"

"Really." Theodore nodded seriously, as if he was serious about a project fund of over a hundred million dollars.

"Then let's pinky swear."

"Pinky swear?"

"Like this." Adrienne climbed down from the sofa, grabbed Theodore's hand and then used her little finger to hook around Theodore's little finger. "The promise of a pinky swear stands for a hundred years. Whoever breaks it will become a little tortoise. Deal."

When their thumbs were pressed together, Adrienne's expression was particularly dignified, as if it was an extremely important ceremony for her, more important than any paper contract.

"It's okay now. You can't break your promise."

"Okay, I won't break my promise. Adrienne, eat the ice cream."

Only then was Adrienne happy. "Daddy, you are the best."

Looking at the content expression of the little girl who was eating ice cream, Theodore's lips curled up into a smile as he looked out of the window.

It was completely dark outside, and the lights were on in the yard. Everleigh sat on the stool with Alastair and waited for more than ten minutes. Finally, the veterinarian came.

"It's fine, it's just a slight fracture in the neck. It's a small injury for a dog. He just needs to wear the fixer for a month, then he'll be alright."

The veterinarian spoke gently and put the pet's fracture brace on Ace.

Ace, who just had a brace put on him, was still not used to it and he let out a cry of dissatisfaction.

"Alastair," Everleigh looked at Alastair who was beside her and said, "Did you hear what the doctor said? Ace will be fine."

Alastair nodded and said obediently, "Thank you, Doctor."

"You're welcome." The doctor packed up his medical kit and said to Theodore, "Mr. Godfrey, I'll take my leave if there's nothing else. If there's anything else you and your wife need, please contact me at any time." Hearing the word "wife", Everleigh's face froze. She was about to explain to the veterinarian, but Theodore interrupted her by calling Joanne.

"Joanne, see Dr. Jenkins off."

Everleigh looked at Theodore in surprise, not knowing whether it was because he didn't hear Dr. Jenkin, or because he didn't take the misunderstanding seriously at all.

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"Yes, I'm coming." Joanne came out of the kitchen and wiped her hands. "Dr. Jenkins, I'll see you off."

When Joanne led Dr. Jenkins out, she turned back and said, "Mr. Theodore, the dinner is heated. If you don't eat, it will be cold again. Please take the children to dinner with Dr. Trevino."

Theodore glanced at Everleigh, but he didn't ask her anything. Instead, he turned to Adrienne and asked, "Adrienne, are you hungry? Do you want to eat something?"

At this time, in the living room of the villa, the two children were sitting on the carpet playing with Ace. Because of the doctor's words and after learning that Ace was okay, the two children's moods had obviously improved. Upon hearing Theodore's question, Adrienne stood up immediately and said, "Yes, I'm hungry! Daddy, do you still have ice cream?"

"How can you eat ice cream when you're hungry?" Everleigh immediately looked at her and said, "You should eat a meal when you're hungry."

"Alright." Adrienne pursed her lips. "I'll eat a meal."

"Come and wash your hands." Everleigh waved at the two children and said, "Alastair, come here too."

"Ace, here, here."

"Enough, don't play with Ace anymore. You two should let him rest for a while."

...

Finally, Everleigh almost had to carry Adrienne to the bathroom to wash her hands, followed by Alastair from behind.

Theodore was watching from the side, and he didn't even notice himself that the smile in his eyes was very deep.

The dinner was sumptuous. There were only two adults and two children, but Joanne couldn't wait to set up a table of wonders, including cold dishes, hot dishes, meat, vegetables and soup; there was something for everyone's tastes. Adrienne especially liked eating sweet things. The whole plate of sweet BBQ ribs were all put into her stomach.

"Enough, you've eaten a lot. It will be hard to digest if you continue eating," Everleigh could not help but stop her.

Adrienne burped, blinked her eyes and asked, "Mommy, are we coming to Daddy's house to eat tomorrow?"

"No, I'm going to work tomorrow. From tomorrow onwards, you and your brother will have to stay in Grandma's house for a while."

Adrienne had a disappointed look at the moment. "Can I come and play with Daddy when I have time?"

"You may have time, but others may not. Don't be naughty," Everleigh explained helplessly. She put the soup in front of Adrienne and said, "Drink some soup."

"I'll be free whenever Adrienne wants to come." Theodore put the last piece of ribs onto Adrienne's plate. "Just call me on the phone."

Upon hearing this, Adrienne immediately grinned, revealing a mouthful of small teeth and she said "okay" sweetly.

Everleigh glanced at Theodore out of the corner of her eye. She wanted to say something but stopped on second thought.

The two children had a small appetite. After eating, they went to play with Ace again. When they were far away, Everleigh spoke to Theodore in a low voice, "Alastair and Adrienne are children who don't know what's good for them. To contact you was on their own accord, and that's not what I wanted."

"I know."

"You don't know," Everleigh interrupted him. "I mean, if they contact you again in the future, you don't have to worry about it. The children are immature and I can't leave them alone. You have your own life. I'm sorry about what happened today."

"What do you have to apologize for?" Theodore's eyes suddenly grew darker.

"Your engagement." Everleigh's voice was calm, but her eyes avoided Theodore's gaze. "It's normal for Josephine to not like Adrienne and I. It doesn't matter whose fault it is today. You don't have to be angry at her for Adrienne. If there's a need, I can explain it for you."

"There's no need for that."

Everleigh was stunned, and she clenched the spoon in her hand tightly.