Chapter 679 Soren’s Uncomfortable Hugs
“Yes,” she confirmed, a faint blush warming her cheeks.
“I knew it!” Soren exclaimed, strutting forward with a puffed-out ch*st and a mischievous glint in his eyes. “My irresistible charm simply cannot be resisted.”
Cherise couldn’t help but chuckle at her son’s newfound confidence. However, the ladies. were admiring his father’s handsome features, not his own.
“When did you become so close to him?” Soren inquired, his l*ps pursed in playful suspicion.
Cherise mirrored his expression, her mind racing.
Could she tell him… it had been after a whirlwind afternoon today?
Of course, she had to maintain her image as a responsible parent. “We’re not close,” she said with a slight smile, “he just insisted on coming.”
Soren snorted, clearly unconvinced.
Cherise cleared her throat. “By the way, Soren, I have something to tell you.”
Soren raised an eyebrow, “What is it? Did you lose your job?”
Cherise was surprised by his question. She couldn’t believe how wise he was, as if he knew everything!
Taking a deep breath, she pursed her l*ps and announced, “Not exactly. I’m taking us to Adania for a few days!”
Soren’s expression remained indifferent. “Oh, okay. A free trip is always welcome, especially if someone else pays.”
Her eyes widened with excitement, Serafina chimed in, “Does Adania have Disneyland?”
Does it have an amusement park?”
“Are there lots of little pigeons?”
Cherise smiled fondly at her daughter. “Sera dear, there’s more to life than just amusement parks and pigeons. Adania has a lot of delicious food, Cherise said gently
Her eyes sparkling with delight, Serafina jumped up and down. Yay’ Delicious food”
Soren cast her a sidelong glance and muttered You’re so easily swayed”
12
The mother and children walked out of the kindergarten, laughter filling the air.
Damien sat in the car. watching quietly through the lowered window as Cherise emerged, a child on each side. A warm feeling of happiness and pride slowly spread through him.
His Cherry had grown into such a capable woman, nurturing the hopes of their joint creation – their children.
Unable to contain his excitement, the man walked over to hug Cherise, but Soren quickly stepped between them. “Hold on,” he declared, “you can’t hug my Mommy yet, Mr. Lenoir.
I…”
Before the boy could finish his sentence, Damien knelt down and hugged him. “I know. To hug your Mommy, I have to hug you first.”
The man’s deep voice and warm embrace left Soren speechless, a blush creeping onto his cheeks.
After a moment, the little boy protested, “Let go of me! I don’t want your hug! I’m a boy, I can’t be pampered, I can’t let Daddy hug me!”
Damien chuckled, tightening his embrace slightly. “So, you’re admitting I’m your Daddy?”
Soren was speechless. He turned his face away, muttering. ‘No, I didn’t! I never said that! Don’t put words in my mouth!”
But then he saw his mother laughing at him, her amusement evident. His face burned red as he buried his head in Damien’s chest, unintentionally making it seem like he relished the embrace.
A playful tug-of-war ensued, with Soren demanding to be released and Damien refusing. each demanding the other’s surrender.
Finally, Damien offered a challenge, “Call me Daddy, and I’ll let go.”
“No, I won’t!” Soren retorted.
“Then be good and let me hold you.”
Soren was speechless at his father’s playful persistence. Turning to the online world for help. he typed, ‘What should I do if Dad is an unreasonable old rogue?”
With Cherise having already packed their bags, the family of four set off for the airport carly the following day, excited for their adventure in Adania
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