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Before the teacher could explain, Valeria picked Alex up. She said angrily, “If the teachers at your school have the same. attitude as yours, then I’ll have to consider finding another kindergarten. I didn’t pay for my son to be scolded and mistreated.” 

With that, she carried her son away. 

Valeria carried Alex outside the school gate. Then she placed him on a bench by the roadside and gently patted his little head. 

“Alex, it’s not right for them to call you a bastard, but it’s also not right for you to use violence. Do you understand?” 

Alex sat on the bench, swinging his little legs. He looked absolutely adorable. 

He pouted and didn’t say anything. Then he snorted and turned his head away. 

Valeria chuckled in resignation. She said, “Alright. I know you’ve been wronged. Are you hungry? I will take you to eat something delicious.” 

“Mommy, I don’t want to go back to that kindergarten.” 

“Okay. I will find you a new kindergarten tomorrow, alright?” 

With a smile. Alex nodded happily and then hopped off the bench. He shouted, “I want to eat steak!” 

Valeria watched her son’s small figure and couldn’t help but feels pang of heartache. 

She thought inwardly, “When Alex was called a bastard by others he must have been hurt as well. 

“Should I consider finding a father figure for Alex? 

Then the night came. 

After returning home, Valeria bathed her son, dressed him in pajamas, and then carried him to bed. 

“Sweetie, look at your picture book for a little while. I’m going to take a shower,” Valeria said. 

“Okay.” 

Alex obediently took out a picture book to read by himself. However, as soon as Valeria entered the bathroom, he sneakily picked up the phone and dialed Keith’s number. 

The call was quickly answered. 

Keith, who was on the other end, asked in a warm and charming voice, “Valeria, why are you still up so late?” 

“Keith, it’s me.” 

Upon hearing the adorable voice of Alex, Keith chuckled and asked, “Hey, Alex. Why aren’t you asleep yet? Don’t you have to go to kindergarten tomorrow?” 

“Keith, can you be my mommy’s husband?” Alex asked seriously 

Alex had been admiring Keith for a long time. He thought that Keith was perfect in every way and an excellent fit for Valeria. 

But Valeria just didn’t seem to get it, and it was driving Alex crazy. 

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Keith smiled indulgently and asked, “Alex, do you want me to be your dad? 

“Yes. If you become my mommy’s husband and my dad, then everything will be perfect. Because you don’t have a baby or at wife anyway.” Alex blinked his big eyes, feeling convinced that he was making a lot of sense. 

At that moment, Valeria stepped out of the bathroom. She had overheard Alex’s words. 

“Alex, what nonsense are you talking about? Valeria walked over and immediately snatched the phone from Alex. 

Alex called out with a sad tone, “Mommy… 

“Go to sleep now. Keith is so busy. Why do you keep calling him Valeria admonished. 

After that. Valeria took her phone and went to the terrace. She held her phone to her ear and awkwardly explained. I’m sorry. This little troublemaker keeps secretly calling you. I hope he didn’t disturb your work.” 

“No problem at all. Don’t scold him,” Keith replied with a light laugh. 

“Well. Please don’t take what Alex said earlier seriously. Kids say the darndest things, you know.” 

Valeria knew she might not be a perfect match for Keith, nor had she thought about it 

In Valeria’s view, Keith was outstanding, and she was a divorced woman with a child. Valeria didn’t think she was a possible match for Keith. 

However, on the other end of the phone, Keith replied, “What if I told you I did take it seriously?” 

“What?” 

Valeria was momentarily stunned, not sure how to react. She thought inwardly, “What does he mean by that?” 

“Go to sleep. Goodnight. Ineed to get back to work, Keith said. 

“Well. Alright” 

Valeria hung up the phone. She still felt a bit bewildered, but then she chuckled in resignation. 

Valeria thought It must be a joke. In her view, there was no way someone like Keith could be interested in her. 

Soon, it was the day of Barron’s birthday celebration. 

At the law office, before Valeria could even finish her workday, she had received a call from Barron. 

She glanced at the caller ID and answered the phone. “Hello, Grandpa. 

“Valeria, I have a birthday celebration today, and you promised to come. You must be there. I’ll be waiting for your Barron 

said 

“Grandpa, I… 

“Don’t make excuses. You can’t even attend my birthday celebration? I’ve spoiled you for nothing” 

Valeria sighed and smiled. Then she replied, “Okay. Grandpa, l’be there on time.” 

“Good! I’ll be waiting for you” 

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After hanging up the phone, Valeria opened her office desk drawer and took out a black velvet box. 

This was a birthday gift she had intended to give Barron four years ago. But she never had the chance after the divorce. 

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Now, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to give Barron this gift. 

Valeria planned to drop off the gift, make a quick appearance, and leave. 

Little did she know that Barron had set up a cunning trap with one goal in mind. He wanted to get her and Hackett to 

remarry. 

Then night came. 

Valeria entrusted Alex to the nanny and changed into a different outfit before heading to Barron’s birthday celebration. 

When Valeria arrived at the banquet hall, she noticed that Hackett and Cheryl were also present. 

It was awkward. 

She stood there, unsure of whether to approach or retreat. 

Fortunately, Barron spotted her right away and walked over with a smile. “Valeria, you’ve finally arrived. I have been waiting for you for a while. I was afraid you wouldn’t come.” 

Valeria smiled and replied, “Of course not, Grandpa. I promised you, and I always keep my promises. Happy birthday. Grandpa. Wishing you a long and healthy life.” 

Valeria reached into her bag and handed over the birthday gift she had prepared. “Grandpa, this is a gospel bracelet I got for you from the church. I hope you like it. 

Upon seeing Valeria, Hackett displayed a hint of displeasure on his handsome face. He furrowed his brow slightly. He hadn’t expected Valeria to be there. 

Cheryl wore an extremely sour expression. She felt that Barron was deliberately embarrassing her. 

In Cheryl’s view, Barron was so cold to her and so warm to Valeria. It was clearly an attempt to make a spectacle out of her in front of the guests. 

Barron accepted the gift. After he opened it, he looked pleasantly surprised. “Valeria still understands me best.” 

Cheryl glanced at it with disdain. She thought inwardly, “What is so surprising about a gospel bracelet?” 

Cheryl couldn’t help but speak up, “Mr. Barron, the golden statue I gave you was bought at an auction for 6 million dollars. 

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As soon as Cheryl began to speak, Barron became displeased. He retorted, “Did you buy it with your own money? Wasn’t it purchased with Hackett’s money? You might as well say it was a gift from my grandson.” 

Cheryl instantly paled and was left speechless by the retort. 

Hackett sternly called out, “Grandpa.” 

“Did I say something wrong? She bought a golden statue with the James family’s money for me. Am I incapable of spending money? Do I need her to spend money for me?” Barron replied in a mocking tone, sfiowing no regard for Cheryl 

“Hackett, don’t say anything more. It’s my fault… Cheryl reached out and grabbed Hackett’s arm. Her face was pale 

Valeria was taken aback as she witnessed this scene. She hadn’t expected Barron to be so adept at sarcastic remarks. 

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