"Yes, dear?"
"I need to give my mom a house tour. Can you play with Dax so I can be with mom alone?"
Knowing his plan to distract his mother had worked, Dax's smile widened, but he relaxed for only a second, worrying his mother might squeeze him again.
Then, Dax looked at his father, waiting for his reaction. As if sending a warning to his father, "Dare to refuse, and I will take my revenge, Dad—"
Tristan smiled at Dax before responding to Bella, "Sure, dear. You can go now." He rubbed her cheek lovingly before continuing, "But don't take too long, darling. Don't forget I also miss my wife." His eyes looked at her warmly.
Bella rolled her eyes when she saw his sultry gaze, like a fire burning in them.
She immediately stood and approached her mother and the others.
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Bella smiled at the two older men before her, who were frowning at her.
