Shining with My Ex–husband’s Enerty
Chapter 17 A Child’s Innocence
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Yeah Audrey replied with a smile. I was just about to sell you after work today. You should dress up-
there’s even a lucky draw at the event.
She paused for a moment, then leaned in mysteriously
“Let me tell you a little secret. The grand prize is a dance with the boss. Every year, the female employees go all out to win it, but somehow, the top prize often ends up unclaimed.”
Hannah was speechless. I don’t need to know that….
Hudson’s assistant. Lowen, and a few others soon arrived. Once they confirmed that the injury wasn’t a big deal. they prepared to return to the company.
Hudson, being a considerate boss, turned to Lowen. I already after hours. You’ll come back with me, but the rest of you can head straight home
Lowen nodded and immediately went to get the car.
Hannah and the others felt like they’d been granted amnesty and practically skipped out the door in joy.
But as soon as she stepped outside, Hannah froze. Everyone else had a ride. but she needed to pick up Ethan from school, and their routes didn’t match.
She wanted to call a cab, but there wasn’t a single one available.
Just as she was getting anxious, a sleek car pulled up in front of her.
The window rolled down, and Lowen leaned out. “Ms. Stone, are you having trouble getting a ride?”
Hannah was frantic. “Yeah, I need to pick up my kid–1”
“Get in.”
Hudson’s deep voice drifted out from the backseat.
Without hesitation, Hannah reached for the passenger floor–only to find it occupied by sports gear. No
She had no choice but to slip into the backseat.
Thankfully, there was a small bar in the middle, creating just enough space between her and Hudson to avoid awkwardness.
“Mr. Whitmore, thanks
Hudson was reviewing documents and didn’t even look up. “You’ve said thank you‘ a lot today. No need. Just focus on doing your job well in the future?
“Don’t worry, I definitely will
She exhaled in relief, her impression of Hudson improving even more:
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didn’t dare disturb him, so the ride was silent.
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When they reached the kindergarten area, the road was wetied for the car to pass through.
“I’ll get out here to pick up my son. Lowen, you can just and head back.”
Hannah opened the door, but Hudson spoke up.
“I happen to be meeting Freya inside. Let’s go togethe
Lowen quickly pulled over.
.Ethan and Chester were in the same class, and the teacher was bringing the lads out while
to pick them up..
Hannah hadn’t–expected Christian to lower himself to personally pick up his son
The woman beside him was heavily disguised–it had to be Rebecca.
“Mommy!”
Ethan ran toward her.
Hannah patted his head. “Did you have a good-
“Ethan, my mom would never join your parent–child event!”
parents lined
lined up
Chester had also run over and stuck out his tongue at them. Ethan’s eyes instantly turned rel. he was about to pounce.
But he remembered Hannah’s teachings–he didn’t fight back, didn’t even retort.
Chester, seeing that Ethan wasn’t crying in frustration, was unsatisfied.
“My mom will be back soon, and you’ll be sent to an orphanage! A kid like you is just a leftover scrap- tossed away once there’s no use for you.”
He made another face, and though some nearby children didn’t understand what was happening, they all laughed at his antics.
Hannah instantly forgot about Hudson and strode over Just as Ethan was about to lose his temper, dhe reached out and held his tiny hand.
Ethan, I’m here to pick you up.”
The redness mi Ethan’s eyes slowly failed. When he looked up again. his face was full of grievance.
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Hannah’s heart melted.
“It’s okay now. Just remember, you don’t have to endut everything in silence when someone bullies you.”
A hint of distress flickered across Ethan’s small face–expression far too mature for a child his au
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“But he’s also Mom’s child. I’m even older than him by month.”
The unspoken meaning–he was the older brother.
If his younger brother was mischievous and spoiled, he shouldn’t retaliate.
Hannah crouched down, gently pinching his cheek.
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“But you’re a child too. This is your first time being a person, so why should you be the one to always endure things just because you’re older?”
Ethan’s eyes brightened, and he clung tightly to Hannah’s hand.
Then, he turned to Chester, standing his ground..
“My mom will definitely come to the event!”
He even mimicked Chester, sticking out his tongue and making a big silly face.
Then, he clung to Hannah’s arm and pouted.
“Mommy, I want fried chicken tenders today.”
Hannah smiled, leaning down to stroke his hair. “Alright, I’ll make some at home.”
Chester was on the verge of tears.
Fried chicken tenders!
The ones from restaurants always had a strange taste he didn’t like.
Hannah’s homemade tenders were crispy, fragrant, and delicious. He hadn’t had them in so long.
“You can’t just make them for him! I want some too! You have to make them for me when we get home!”
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