Willow was taken aback by his response. She had heard rumors about Garvin's insistence on only marrying his child's biological mother, but no one had ever seen this mysterious woman or knew what had happened between them.Over the years, Willow had tried to gather information about her, but had come up empty-handed. She began to wonder if this woman even existed. Cooper was such a handsome and lovable boy, any woman would be proud to be his mother. So where could his real mother be all this time? There was only one logical conclusion."What if she passed away? Wouldn't you move on?" Willow asked, her gaze fixed on Garvin's attractive profile. He was undeniably good-looking, what most people would consider 'hot.'Her question seemed to disturb Garvin, as if he had pondered the same thought, even in the face of the worst possible circumstances.Admitting that the idea scared him, Garvin had already made up his mind. "No. I already have a son, what more do I need?" His eyes remained f
"Iris, you should send Curtis to school this morning," her father suggested.Iris, who had just kissed Curtis goodbye, turned around to face her father. "Is there a problem, Dad?""It seems like you're not going to take the offer," her father replied calmly, referringto Iris's plan to send Curtis to his father.Ever since they agreed to Iris's plan, her father had secretly hoped that Garvin would reject Cooper after hearing Iris's description of him. However, they soon discovered how possessive Garvin was of his son. They even hired someone to take secret pictures, which revealed Garvin proudly carrying Cooper everywhere since infancy.Iris had been missing her son and had been trying to find a way back into his life. Four years ago, she managed to become his babysitter by pulling some strings.Yesterday, she informed her parents about Garvin's request to meet her, unaware that it was actually the other way around. Her father encouraged her to attend the meeting and tell Garvin abou
"So, you're also my son's nanny?" Garvin asked, his gray eyes meeting her amber ones. She couldn't help but see a resemblance between him and her own sons, making her feel uneasy. It was hard to decipher Garvin's emotions from his gaze, and she quickly snapped out of her daze, frowning as she replied,"Excuse me, but are you mistaking me for someone else?" Memories of that night were slowly resurfacing, but she couldn't understand why she felt guilty. Maybe it had something to do with Curtis, but she knew she still had unfinished business with Garvin.Garvin was certain of the recognition. He had this face etched in his mind for over five years, and even if she had been hiding, he would have found her.As he held onto the detective's words, believing that a mother wouldn't just abandon her child and would eventually come back to claim custody, he had just discovered the truth.Iris had been missing Cooper all this time and had become his nanny right under Garvin's nose, while he ha
Choosing not to visit his house meant not being able to see Cooper. When Iris had decided to send Cooper to Garvin, her intention was solely to make him suffer. However, Cooper ended up bringing him joy and happiness. Iris desperately wanted to take her son back, but she knew it was too late now.At that time, Garvin did not know her name and was unable to locate her. If she were to attempt to steal Cooper from him now, it would inevitably lead Garvin to Curtis as well. Therefore, Iris dared not entertain the thought of reclaiming her son.Furthermore, Garvin was preventing her from entering his home, which Iris found unacceptable. Despite her racing heart, she managed to maintain her smile."Sir, I believe you have mistaken me for someone else, and I don't think it's fair. I need my part-time job, but I don't feel experienced enough to handle a managerial position or lead a team."She purposely omitted mentioning her role as a nanny, hoping to make him believe he had made an error.
Iris didn't spend much time in the office before it was lunchtime. In a sour mood, she didn't want to eat alone and decided to invite one of her closest friends to join her. She ordered some food, but her mind was elsewhere as she stared off into space."Iris, you haven't touched your food," Chelsea said with concern. She had almost finished her own plate, but Iris hadn't even taken a bite.Iris pushed her plate away and spoke absentmindedly, "I'm not hungry, Chelsea." She had stopped crying, but she still hadn't figured out how to navigate her relationship with Cooper, with or without Garvin's approval."Now tell me what happened. Are your managers causing trouble again, or is it Chase, Keanu, or Blaze?" Chelsea asked, disturbed by the situation.All of those men had been making advances towards Iris, including her father's former advisor, Adam Sanders, but she had rejected them. However, they hadn't given up."It's Garvin," Iris said, still lost in her thoughts. Chelsea felt a wave
Garvin was in a sour mood, anxiously awaiting the arrival of his best friends. He needed someone to talk to, someone who could provide him with guidance and let him know if he had made the right decision. As lunchtime approached, he quickly finished up his work and drove to the restaurant where they always met.As soon as Garvin arrived, Jake wasted no time in teasing him. "So, did Garvin find himself a blonde?" he joked. Garvin took a seat and placed his order before responding to Jake's comment."You know, Jake, maybe you should consider finding a good woman yourself. It might be nice to have a child," Garvin retorted, knowing exactly how to shut Jake up. Marriage was never Jake's strong suit, even as he entered his early thirties.Before Mark could inquire further about the blonde, Garvin interrupted and asked, "Have you informed the detective?"Garvin was filled with anxiety. He wanted to gather all the information he could about Iris as soon as possible, especially since her f
Iris awoke with a renewed sense of excitement at the thought of seeing Cooper again. As she glanced at her collection of short, dark hair wigs, she made a bold decision to throw them all away. The days of hiding behind disguises were over; she was determined to be her true self from now on.Over the years, Iris had become so accustomed to disguising herself that she felt strange in her own natural hair. After taking a refreshing bath, she stood in front of the mirror, contemplating what to do with her long, blonde locks. Eventually, she made up her mind and styled her hair in a way that made her feel confident and free.When Iris descended the stairs, her mother couldn't help but notice the transformation. In the past, Iris had always tied her hair up in a bun during her disguises, so seeing her with long hair was a pleasant surprise."What's going on, Iris?" her mother asked, curious about the sudden change.Iris beamed with self-assurance and asked, "How do I look, Mom?" She ha
Chapter 16 – Doing it for our son “Marry me, and our son will have a complete family.” Garvin's gentle words echoed in Iris's ears, but they felt more like taunts than comfort. He placed blame on her for everything and even referred to her as a whore, although she refused to accept any payment.Despite her attempts to explain that she was just as clueless about the events that unfolded as he was, he continued to accuse her of drugging him. Enduring this pain for over five years, Iris couldn't take his proposal seriously."Excuse me?"Garvin wasn't surprised by her reaction, as he had never courted a woman before and didn't know how to approach the situation. He lacked the ability to take small steps and offer words of reassurance."There's no need to be surprised. We're both single, and we have a son together. So, what's stopping us from getting married?""You must be joking, right? It feels like just yesterday when all you did was mock me," Iris responded bitterly. This self-cente