Anna took Gemma downstairs for dinner.
As Gemma walked away, she said earnestly, "Mommy, I have prepared a very beautiful dance this time."
"The teacher taught me a lot of moves. Some of the moves that were too difficult were replaced with easy moves by the teacher, which were just right for my age." Gemma grinned and looked forward to her final contest.
At this moment, Anna felt that Gemma had really grown up.
She looked more mature than other kids at her age.
"My baby is the best. Whether you win the first prize o r not, Mommy will be proud of you."
"Mommy, the teacher said that her students must do the best and must win the first prize, and I want to win the first prize, too." Gemma followed Anna and sat at the table.
Anna looked around but didn't see Liam.
She wondered if he had come back.
She also wanted to talk to Liam.
Gemma picked up her knife and fork and clumsily sliced the steak, but all she thought of was about the
contest.
"Mommy, I'm going to win the first prize, right?"
Anna stroked Gemma's head lovingly and said," Honey, there will be some difficulties on your way to success, you should be prepared to face them."
Anna was worried that Gemma would be heartbroken i f she knew about all the questions online.
There was a bright light in Gemma's big eyes. "I want t o be like you, Mommy. You are a top student in school and can do everything the best. I'm not scared, because I have Mommy on my side."
Anna couldn't help but hug Gemma. "Honey, you are really growing up now."
"Of course, I have been one year older after the New Year. But Mommy, you are not as strong as me now."
Anna smiled and said, "Honey, you're the cleverest. Hurry up and eat."
Gemma patted her chest and said, "Of course I'm clever."
Anna really believed that.
Gemma was Liam’s daughter. How could she not be clever?
But where was Liam?
When she got off work, she found him at home. Why hadn't he come down to dinner yet?
Anna and Gemma had finished eating, but she didn't see Liam yet.
Anna asked the servant to take Gemma for a walk in the garden, then she went to the study to find Liam.
Sure enough, he was in his study, right in front of the computer, tapping the keyboard quickly with his fingers.
Anna opened the door and went in. He was still busy working without looking up.
"Don't you eat?" She asked.
"You care about me?" He still didn't look up, as if he was busy with the work at hand.
"No, I'm just curious."
Anna pulled a chair and sat down. "I want to talk to you. Is that okay?"
"No problem." He still didn't look up.
"Then you do it first." Anna stood up.
Liam finally looked up and quietly looked at Anna. " Well, what's up?"
Anna hesitated for a little bit and said in a low voice, "I don't want it to come out that Gemma is your daughter."
"What's the difference now?"
"I know it's no different. Anyone with discerning eyes knows the truth, but I still don't want you to admit it
and let everyone know."
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