Love Me Or Leave Me

Chapter 183 

After struggling with the topic of name pronunciation for a few seconds, Stacey found that she couldn’t correct it at all. Her name’s pronunciation was too hard for Hugo. In the end, she and Hugo gave up. The pronunciation wasn’t too important as long as they could understand each other. 

After Hugo left, Hayden sent Stacey and the others to their rooms to settle down. Lillian and Kevin were thrilled. As they entered the hotel room, they ran around, cager to explore every corner. 

“Where is Jeremy?” Stacey gestured for Hayden to sit down on the couch and smiled as she asked. 

“He’s in kindergarten, replied Hayden. 

Stacey was a little concerned. “Is he home alone? Will he be afraid?” 

Hayden shook his head and said, “No, my grandparents came to Strico, and they are currently taking care of him. He enjoys being with them a lot.” 

“Mr. and Mrs. Hoggard?” Stacey was surprised. 

Hayden nodded and hummed in reply. He thought for a moment and then explained, Jeremy will undergo another surgery in a few days. He has been undergoing treatment for his speech issue. Everyone is afraid that he will be scared. So, before each surgery adjustment, my grandparents would come a month in advance to accompany him. This way, Jeremy won’t be as afraid. 

Mentioning this, Stacey also expressed her concern. She asked with some worry, “Can Jeremy’s issue be cured?” 

Hayden nodded. “We started treatment early, so there is still hope. However, it is a complicated process that requires multiple surgeries and gradual adjustments. But from one year old until now, we have made significant progress. After this upcoming surgery, Jeremy should be able to try to speak. 

Stacey’s eyes lit up immediately, and she asked excitedly. “Really 

Hayden looked at her shining eyes and knew that she genuinely cared about Jeremy. He couldn’t help but feel happy, so he nodded and said, “Yes, it’s true.” 

“That’s great! When is he scheduled for the surgery? Where will it take place? How about I accompany him when the time comes?” Stacey offered. Jeremy liked her. Stacey thought that if she went along, he would be very happy and wouldn’t be so scared during the surgery. 

“Are we going to find Jeremy? I want to go too!” Kevin, upon hearing her mother’s words, immediately hopped over and said. Stacey, amused by his words, pulled the boy into her arms and playfully squeezed his chubby cheek. 

Lillian also ran over and said excitedly, “I want to play with Jereray, too!” 

Hayden lifted Lillian into his arms, smiling as he asked, “Do you like Jeremy, Lily?” 

“Yes, I do!” Lillian answered without thinking. 

“I like Jeremy, too!” Kevin was not to be outdone and said loudly 

Hayden was in a good mood. Even the three children were so close to each other. It seemed like he and Becky were meant for each other. After sitting in their room for a while, Hayden got up to take his leave. It was not that he didn’t want to stay, but Stacey, Debra, and others had just arrived in Daprein.

They were tired for sure after a long flight and in need of rest, so he couldn’t linger and interrupt their reg. Moreover, the launch event of Eklonna’s new product was about to begin Tomorrow. He also needed to ask the organizer for more invitations so that he could take Becky and others to attend the event tomorrow. 

After Hayden left, Lilliam–and Kevin continued their persistent questioning, like a broken record. They asked repeatedly. “Where is Daddy going? Why does Daddy have to leave? Why can’t Daddy stay and play with us?” 

Stacey felt a headache, pulled Kevin and Lillian close to her, and explained seriously, “Lily, Kev, that’s Mr. Hoggard, not Daddy. Next time, when you see him, please call him Mr. Hoggard, okay?” 

However, her explanation received a strong protest from the two kids. They refused loudly, saying they wanted Hayden to be their daddy. They insisted that he was great and that they liked him. 

Seeing the situation, Debra couldn’t help but protect the children and said, “Becky, let’s not correct them for now. I like Hay, too. If you don’t like him, I will discuss with him whether he can be Lily and Kev’s godfather. And since Jeremy likes you so much, you can also be his godmother. That way, all the children will have parents, which would be good for them.” 

‘The most important thing is that if the children call Hay by Mr. Hoggard, it creates distance, whereas calling them ‘mom and dad” feels more intimate. Becky’s children call Hay “Daddy, while Hay’s son call Becky “Mommy“. Who knows, as they keep calling each other like this, it might become real in the future. When you separate things too clearly, it can actually create distance, and it might truly end up being a complete separation, Debra thought. 

Although Debra told herself to respect her daughter’s thoughts, she felt that Stacey had feelings for Hayden after seeing how they got along these days. Otherwise, Stacey would have long felt annoyed by Hayden and Jeremy’s approach and wouldn’t be friends like this. Debra was afraid that Stacey had not completely come out of the shadow of the last divorce, so she couldn’t see her true feelings clearly. If she missed the right person, she would regret it later. 

Stacey was also confused after hearing her mother’s words. She wondered, ‘Can we do this? But… It’s not impossible, is it?” She thought of Jeremy, Kevin, and Lillian. The three kids were so adorable and well–behaved. Most importantly, she knew Jeremy really liked her. She could feel it. And Lillian and Kevin needed a father, or even if it was just a godfather. 

Seeing Becky’s expression, Debra knew that she was considering it. Debra felt relieved and said with a smile, “There will be) no problem. After all, our families have been friends for so many years. If your grandmother were still alive, she would surely be delighted too.” Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

Mentioning her grandmother, Stacey thought of the relationship between the two families. She was too young when she got lost, and there were hardly any images of her grandmother in her memory. However, during her last visit to the Hoggard Manor, even though she spent just one day with Jason and Sharon, she could sense that the bond between Sharon and her grandmother was genuine and deep. She thought, ‘Hayden and being godparents to each other’s children, the eldest in our families should also be supportive, right?” 

“Well, if you don’t have any objections, I will mention it to Hay next time. What do you think?” Debra observed her daughter’s expression quietly for a while and couldn’t help smiling in her heart. 

“I want Mr. Hoggard to be my father!” Lillian didn’t quite understand what the adult was talking about, but she vaguely knew that Debra and Stacey were discussing how to let Hayden be their father. 

“I want Mr. Hoggard to be my father, too! He’s a good man!” Kevin said loudly.