Chapter 40. Agreed

A childish voice faintly echoed beside her: "Mom… Daddy Matthew is letting me talk to you…"

After a few rustling sounds, the clear, slightly whining voice of Paul chimed in: "Mom, I want to stay in the US for a bit longer. I have called grandma already, and she said it is okay to stay and play for a few more days."

Very well, the child even dared to use his grandmother to manipulate her. She intentionally raised her voice: "Who is your guardian? You should listen to your mother, shouldn't you?"

"But grandma already agreed." The little girl pouted: "Alright, I will think about it a bit more."

Finishing, the child handed the phone back to Matthew. He spoke gently to the person on the other end, hoping she wouldn't worry too much: "Don't worry, I will arrange someone to take care of and protect our child thoroughly. I will return tomorrow. I may not be able to call you tonight. Don't lose sleep over missing me too much."

The heat on Flora's face surged aga