Chapitre 187: A search for confirmation

As soon as they reached the residence, Scarlet ran to her grandmother as soon as she was free from the seat belt.

Nate observed her focused expression, and he followed her in silence.

Lara helped Jaden out of the car and followed as well, noticing how Melanie was patting the little girl's head and smiling.

«Why can't I be the CEO?» Scarlet was asking.

Melanie chuckled, offering cookies to the pup.

«Because you're still too young,» she said. «Only adults need to work. Pups should play and think about growing up and having fun.»

«So, can I become one when I grow up?»

«I don't know. Maybe you'll change your idea when you find out how much a CEO actually works.»

«But your son does nothing for the whole day!»

At her words, especially that yelled: «your son», Melanie burst out laughing even louder.

«He's your dad before being my son,» Melanie pointed out.