Chapter 1326:
Laney had quietly shed tears several times along the way and was now feeling exhausted. Yet, she refused to admit defeat to Cliff, certain that in the end, he would be the one to feel sorry for her.
Alicia, not giving it much thought, sat down to join them in conversation.
Among their circle of friends, it was well known that Cliff and Laney were planning to become parents, and with Scarlette there, the talk naturally shifted toward children.
Cliff even brought up Gerry.
“He’s in a relationship. You probably don’t know her. She used to be my father’s assistant.”
Caden showed interest.
“Ah, that’s his type.”
“It’s a complicated situation. Last year, Gerry got into some trouble at a bar, which upset my father. Gerry was punished at home for two days, barely recovering. Afterward, my father appointed his previous assistant, a tough woman, to keep Gerry in line. Initially, Gerry and the assistant fought, with Gerry nearly cutting ties with the family. But when I visited Gerry later, I found him hidden in the assistant’s closet, his underwear on backward.”
Caden laughed.
Cliff’s face was unreadable.
“The assistant has a complicated background. Even though she works for my father, my family might not accept her relationship with Gerry.”
They quickly changed the subject as it wasn’t particularly light-hearted. As they continued talking, Cliff noticed Scarlette watching him, her little hand supporting her chin, looking utterly adorable. He smiled at her.
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“What’s on your mind, Scarlette?”
Scarlette blinked, looking curious.
“Cliff, can a dad and a husband be the same person?”
Cliff answered without hesitation, “A dad is a dad, and a husband is a husband.”
Scarlette continued, “Just like my dad can only be my dad, and my mom’s husband can only be her husband, right?”
“Yes.”
Scarlette seemed even more confused and glanced at Laney.
“So, you’re Laney’s husband?”
“Yes.”
“But why did I hear Laney calling you ‘Daddy’ earlier today?” Silence fell over everyone at her question. Wait a second. What on earth had happened?
Caden gave Cliff a pointed look.
“What inappropriate thing have you done in front of my girl?”
Cliff was taken aback by the child’s question, finding himself at a loss for words.
Alicia remembered something and asked Cliff, “This afternoon, were you and Laney…?”
