Dinner was ready soon.
Adina brushed off the thoughts from her mind.She took Duke’s hand and led him to the dining room to
eat their dinner.
Harold made a face and stuck his tongue out.He said, "Daddy, Mommy, both of you are too lovey-
dovey.Daddy, you steal Mommy away from us every day now."
Duke pretended to be angry.
"Do you mean that?" Harold quickly hid behind George.
"After Mommy comes back home from work, she doesn’t play with us anymore.Daddy, it’s all your fault
for being too domineering!"
Melody nodded in agreement.
"Daddy, I want to sleep with Mommy tonight."
"I also want to sleep with Mommy!" Harold said happily.
"I want Mommy to shower me and tell me bedtime stories."
"Childish!"
The corners of Alden’s lips twitched.
"Are you still a three-year-old child? Why do you need Mommy’s help to shower?"
"I’m only four years old.I’m still a child," Harold said matter-of- factly.He went up to Adina and pouted.
"Mommy, you only spend time with Daddy.Can you spend some time with me? Please?"
Adina’s face turned red.
Ever since they had returned, Duke and she always worked together inside the study or were with each
other in the master bedroom.She thought she was being discreet but apparently, her children
disagreed.
Duke said calmly, "George and Al are capable of managing a company.Even Mel can perform alone on
the stage.Can you hold an art exhibition yet?"
Harold was at a loss for words.He did not mind that his father always compared him against his two
older brothers.
But now he felt as though he was seen as inferior to his younger sister, too.
"If you have time, go and practice your painting," Duke continued.
"If you face any issues, call Grandpa." Harold was speechless.
His father wanted to toss him to his grandfather.
Adina glared at Duke.She stroked Harold’s hair.
"You’re turning five soon.You’re a young man now, so you have to take your own shower.But I can tell
you some bed:ime stories tonight."
Harold was happy.
"Thank you, Mommy." George pulled the chair in the dining room.
"Mommy, sit down and have dinner now."
Alden had prepared the soup and placed it before Adina.
"Mommy, this is a tonic soup.It can enhance the beauty of your skin.Drink it before you eat your
dinner."
Harold refused to be outdone by his siblings.He placed sweet smoked ribs on Adina’s plate.
"Mommy, this is your favorite dish.Try it."
Melody put some vegetables on Adina’s plate.
"Eat more vegetables.They are rich in vitamins.It will keep you healthy."
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