Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1182 Ambiguity

"The rain's really coming down out there. Let's chill here for a bit," Joe said, rummaging through the house. "I'll see if there's anything to get a fire going." Sadie grabbed some firewood and got a fire going on the stove. She found some pots, boiled some water, and then sat down to peel apples.

"Wow, Auntie, you're awesome! Just like Mommy!" Mary said, watching Sadie handle the fire and cooking like a pro.

"Do you miss your mommy?" Sadie asked, gently touching Mary's face. "Yeah." Mary nodded, her little mouth trembling as tears started to fall.

"Hey, don't be sad. You'll see her soon," Sadie said, hugging Mary tightly.

"Sadie, let me handle that," Joe said, taking the knife to peel the apples. He handed the peeled apples to Sadie.

"Cut them up and toss them in the pot," Sadie instructed. "Mary's got a bit of a cold; she needs some hot apple soup."

"Got it," Joe nodded, following her lead.

Just then, Coco flew in, flapping its wings. Joe was so startled he dropped the knife.

"Don't freak out. I'm here; it won't hurt you," Sadie reassured him, making a gesture to Coco. The bird obediently stayed by the fire to dry its feathers. But its sharp eyes were locked on the little rabbit in Mary's arms.

"Coco, you can't eat my bunny," Mary warned, holding the rabbit tighter. "If you try, I'll tell Daddy."

"Coo, coo!" Coco seemed to get the message and looked away, preening its feathers.

"Mary, aren't you scared of it?" Joe asked quietly.

"Nope," Mary said proudly, lifting her little chin. "It's scared of me."

"You're amazing, just like your dad," Joe said sincerely. He was still scared of Coco, but two-year-old Mary wasn't.

"You gotta work hard too, Auntie's fiancé," Mary said innocently.

Joe was taken aback for a moment, then laughed. "Sure, I'll definitely work hard!"

It was the first time someone had openly acknowledged his relationship with Sadie, and he was thrilled.

Sadie finished making the apple soup and fed Mary a bowl. She also dried Mary's clothes and held her as she slept, waiting for the rain to stop before heading back.

Sadie had left in a hurry and forgot her phone, so she sent Coco back to inform the others so they wouldn't worry.

Mary fell asleep nestled in Sadie's arms, with the rabbit quietly snuggled in her embrace, not daring to move.

Sadie gently stroked Mary's hair, her gaze soft in the glow of the fire.

Joe watched her quietly, feeling a bit moved.

After a while, Sadie seemed to sense his gaze and looked up at him.

He quickly looked away, blushing.

Sadie cleared her throat and said softly, "Are you cold? Take off your jacket and warm up by the fire."

Joe had been helping Sadie and Mary dry their clothes, but he was still in his rain-soaked clothes.

"I almost forgot," Joe said, quickly taking off his jacket and placing it by the fire to dry. But his undershirts were also wet, and he didn't dare to take them off, so he just moved closer to the fire. At this point, both Sadie and Joe had taken off their jackets and were sitting by the fire in their undershirts.

Joe, feeling a bit tired from the warmth of the fire, fell asleep on the couch.

The rain outside kept pouring, and the sky gradually darkened.

Sadie found it strange that Arya and the others hadn't come looking for them. It had been almost an hour.

Just as she was lost in thought, the sound of a car came from outside, followed by Barbara and Arya's anxious voices.

"Joe!" Barbara called out.

"Ms. James!" Arya called Sadie.