bChapter 277 /b

    b“/bI’m a seasoned veteran in the game of love. There’s no way I can’t see through this. Trust me, I guarantee that she’s acting this way because she’s emotionally conflicted.

    “If I’m wrong, you can take my head off and use it as a ser ball.” Thatst part was a bit intense.

    Yosef’s phone was on speaker, and Adam could hear everything. He said, pursing his lips, “Dad, I think whát Volker said makes sense. Yosef put away his phone, deep in thought.

    After all his efforts, Adam finally saw a glimmer of hope and could not help but grin from ear to ear.

    He cheered his dad on, “Keep it up, Dad! You’re almost there!”

    Yosef was amused by his son’s words. He smiled and gently patted Adam’s head. “Alright, I promise,” he said.

    Skr stepped out for some fresh air, feeling the breeze sweeping away her worries. Feeling much better, she headed back into the

    restaurant.

    Skr saw Josef and Adam chatting happily andughing together. Her frown smoothed out, and a smile yed on her lips. “What made you two so happy?” she asked.

    Adam giggled behind his little hands covering his mouth, his eyes crinkling with mischief. “Mommy, this is a little secret between Daddy and me. I can’t share with you,” he said yfully.

    Skr pretended to be sad and pouted. “Really? Not even with me?” she said.

    Adam did not want to see his mom sad, but for the sake of the big n, he shook his head firmly. “No, I can’t.

    “Sorry, Mom. Don’t get upset. I really can’t tell you right now,” he said, looking troubled. Then, as if struck by an idea, his face lit up. “I’ll tell youter, okay?”

    ‘When Dad finally wins Mom over, it won’t be a secret anymore. I can tell you everything then,‘ he thought.

    Although Adam had not done anything wrong, he still apologized and tried tofort her. Skr’s heart melted. “It’s okay, sweetheart. Mommy’s not upset; I was just teasing you,” she said gently.

    Adam wrapped his arms around his momb, /bclinging to her. “Mommy, I love you so much!” he said.

    “Mommy loves you, too,” Skr replied tenderly.

    Watching the mother and child being so intimate and oblivious to everything else, Josef could not help but feel a little jealous. He coughed loudly to make his presence known.

    Adam, the little mischief, grinned mischievously and said, “Mommy, Daddy’s jealous. Daddy, I love you too!”

    Yosef’s eyes crinkled with faint amusement. “Mm,” he responded.

    Adam tugged at his mom’s sleeve and, bold as ever, teased his dad right in front of him. “Mommy, Daddy’s green with envy. He even bgets /bjealous of me!”

    Skr could not help but chuckle. “Well, if Daddy’s green with envy, what about you? Are you the same?” she asked.

    “Hmph, I’m inot/i!” Adam protested, his little face scrunched up in defiance. “I’m big–hearted, not as petty as Daddyb!/bb” /b

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    Skr picked Adam up and settled him on herp, gently pinching his chubby cheeks as she smiled. “Yeahb, /byou’re not, sweetheartb! /b

    bAmid /btheir cheerful banter, a drooling toddler suddenly appeared, tottering unsteadily toward then.

    The little boy stared fixedly at Skr, toddled straight up to her, and murmured, “Mommy…”

    Skr was surprised. Adam frowned slightly but gently exined, “Hey, she’s not your mommy. She’s my mommy. You’ve got the bwrong /bperson.”

    The little boy sucked his thumb and tilted his head as if carefully processing Adam’s words. After a long pause, he called out againb, /b“Mommy…” Then he stretched out his arms pleadingly and said, “Mommy, up!”

    The moment Adam saw someone trying to take his mom, he mommy, not yours!”

    instantly displeased. He clung tightly to Skr and emphasized, “She’s my

    Skr Lambert could not help but chuckle at Adam’s reaction and shook her head. ‘This little guy is even more jealous than his dadb,/bb‘ /bshe thought. ‘Like father, like son; both green with envy.‘

    Adam’s little hands were gripping iher /iso tightly that it was starting to hurt. Skr gently patted his hand and said, “Not so tight, Adam, loosen up a bit.”

    biAD /i/b