"Sure. Can you tell me what your mother's name is? Where did you get separated from her?" "My mommy's name is..." Larry did a quick mental search of a girl's name. "My mommy's name is
went to see the fish, she's gone."
Hearing the child's vague description, Finnick could not think of a way to help him find his mother. "How about this? I'll get someone to look for your mommy while you'll follow me to a meeting. When we return, I'll send you to your mommy. Is that okay?" "Okay!" Larry nodded repeatedly, happy that he could spend some time alone with his father.
Holding the boy's hand, Finnick walked out of the company.
Noah, who had been waiting outside, was puzzled when he saw Finnick come over with a child. "Mr. Norton, who's this child?"
"He's lost and can't find his mother," Finnick briefly explained to Noah. "He said that his mother's name is Alice Morrison. They got separated nearby. You'll help him look for his mother. I'll drive to Norton Corporation by myself."
"Okay." Noah nodded in realization as he was determined to help the cute boy find his mother. "Mr. Norton, do you want to let him follow me?"
Finnick looked at Larry, who then shook his head slightly, saying, "I only know you. I wanna go with you. I'm afraid he's a bad guy."
Larry pretended to be afraid. This is ridiculous! I've finally found my Daddy and only spent such a short time with him. Of course, I won't go with others.
At his reply, Noah was speechless, whereas Finnick shook his head in amusement. "Okay then, you'll come with me. I'll take you to your mommy later."
After telling Noah to look for her, Finnick got into the car with the boy and drove to Norton Corporation.
"Dad-Mr. Norton, you still don't know my name, do you?" Larry broke out in a cold sweat when he nearly called Finnick by mistake. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief after seeing no response from Finnick.
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