Ms. Palmer couldn't help but soften when she saw Daniel's woebegone face, and with Kari standing there too, she sighed and let it go, "It's alright."
Kari took Daniel back to the dinner table, concern in her voice, "Does it hurt?"
"Not at all."
Daniel was smug, his eyes twinkling with mischief, "Kari, let's keep what happened just between us. I don't want mom to scold me."
"Okay."
When Brittany returned, she was all smiles, leaving Kari puzzled at her high spirits.
Daniel, feeling spiteful, took a big bite of his BBQ rib and inwardly fumed.
That jerk, always flirting with my mom!
What a jerk!
Unaware of his meal having been tampered with, Isaac rejoined the dinner table as if nothing was amiss.
Daniel snorted under his breath.
You think you can steal my mom? Enjoy the stomachache!
Kari, ever so oblivious, didn't catch onto Brittany's odd behavior.
After a hearty meal, Brittany dropped Kari off at the hotel, "Get some rest."
"Will do."
Back at home, Brittany found herself in the study with Yuri, discussing a new project.
Daniel, clutching his smartwatch like a treasure, sent Isaac a message.
【Daddy daddy, the bad man showed up, he actually hugged mom! I took care of him for you!】
【Picture】
【Hehe, I slipped some laxatives into his food, and he ate it all up!】
Daniel stood tall, proud of his actions: 【Did I do good, daddy? Don't worry, no one's taking mom away while I'm here!】
Meanwhile, Isaac, receiving IV treatment at the hospital, saw the message from his dear son: "......!"
He massaged his temples before calling Daniel.
"Daddy, you finally called!" Daniel sounded eager for praise, "I did great, didn't I? Tell me I did!"
Isaac clenched his teeth: "Daniel Salter!"
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