Scrambling to Be the Father of His Ex-Wife's Kid novel Chapter 1624

He started getting to his feet as he spoke, but I walked over to him before he could get up.

"I was asleep for a long time."

“Were you unable to sleep well because I wasn’t there?" he asked as he took me into his arms, gently tapping my back the way one would console a child who had gotten up on the wrong side of the bed.

While hugging him, I leaned against his chest and basked in the warmth there.

"Munchkin called and said he made meatballs. Why don't we head back earlier to try them?"

Although it was a question, I did not have much hope that it would work out.

I understood Theo's current situation and knew many things were out of his control. However, I had already decided I would leave first and spend time with Munchkin if he could not make it.

Theo could make things up to Munchkin when the weekend rolled around and spend more time with him.

"Sure. Let me know when it's half past four. We'll leave earlier to avoid the jam."

I did not dare believe my ears when I heard Theo's answer. I tilted my head up to stare at him in shock.

"You're not working late today?"

He smiled gently and said, "I've been working late for so many nights in a row. It's time for me to take a break. Besides, there are so many things to take care of that I won't be able to finish them all even if I work late."

I squinted at Theo, still in disbelief that such words had just left his mouth.

When Theo noticed the odd look on my face, he imitated me and raised an eyebrow as he asked, "What's wrong? Were you trying to take the opportunity to eat all the meatballs my son made on your own?"

I did not say anything in reply but burst into laughter when I heard what he said.

He tapped the tip of my nose and said," Don’t worry. I won’t give you that opportunity."

When he finished speaking, he returned to his desk and began working again. It seemed like every minute was precious to him, so I did not continue bothering him and returned to the bed.

I was not sleepy. I simply did not want to disturb Theo when he was working.

I had to admit that Cindy’s decision was rather smart.