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CHAPTER 179

Chapter 179

Stacey was speechless. She didn’t know how to judge Jeremy’s mother, and it seemed she didn’t have the right to do so either. “What are your plans?” Stacey asked politely after some thought.

Hayden didn’t respond. He just looked at her quietly.

Stacey smiled awkwardly, took a sip of coffee, and said, “I’ll go check on the kids.”

When Hayden came over, he gifted Lillian and Kevin each a writing tablet. At that moment, the three children were happily playing with the writing tablets. Although Stacey had left in a rush, Hayden wasn’t worried. He leisurely finished the drink Stacey had poured for him, then slowly got up and walked toward the children.

Hayden had personally taken care of Jeremy until the latter was three, so Hayden was quite experienced with young children. As he approached, he began guiding the three children on how to use the writing tablets for learning.

Lillian and Kevin were at an age where they were curious about everything. Seeing that Hayden, whom they considered to be their father, was willing to teach them, they immediately became happy and joyfully followed his lead in learning.

Nevertheless, Lillian and Kevin were still too young to fully understand what a father was to them. They thought a father was something they could have if they wanted, as long as the other person was willing. To them, Hayden was their father.

After a while, Stacey found herself becoming the odd one out. She had little experience in teaching children, unlike Hayden, who naturally found the right approach and started teaching the children how to read. Standing nearby, Stacey eventually realized she couldn’t do anything and quietly left.

Outside, Debra and Patrick had been secretly watching. Seeing their daughter come out, they immediately smiled at her. When Stacey looked at her parents, she instantly knew that she was probably the last one in the family to learn about Hayden’s feelings for her. Stacey felt helpless, knowing that Hayden was a good man and a great father to the children, bur she hadn’t considered remarrying after her previous marriage with Theodore.

When Stacey walked outside, Debra gently said to her, “Becky, Hay is a good man, and we’ve investigated his past with his ex–wife. It’s not his fault.”

When one is in doubt about having a second marriage, they often fear character issues with their partner. However, if both parties were kind–hearted people, two single–parent families coming together could be beneficial for everyone, especially the children.

“I know he’s a good man, but…” Stacey hesitated. After a moment of silence, she said with a complicated expression, “Mom, I just don’t want to get married again right now.” The days of struggling in marriage were too painful for her. She had finally escaped from Theodore’s grasp and didn’t want to get into another marriage so soon.

Hearing that, Patrick quickly stood by his daughter’s side and responded, “If you don’t want to remarry, then don’t. It’s okay To him, his daughter’s happiness was the most important.

Stacey’s previously tense expression relaxed as she looked at her father. She was grateful for her parents‘ love and understanding.

Debra glanced inside the house, feeling a bit regretful. If Becky doesn’t cherish Hay, others might take him away soon. However, if Becky truly has no feelings for him, forcing her wouldn’t bring her happiness. After all, things like love shouldn’t be forced, Debra commented inwardly.

Debra sighed and said, “All right. As long as you’ve thought it through. You’ve known Hay for a while now. You understand his character, family background, and personality. It’s your decision.”

Stacey nodded. “Okay.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Debra couldn’t help but advise, “But Becky, I still want to remind you. Before rejecting him,

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make sure you understand your feelings. Do you have no feelings for Hay at all? Some chances, if missed, are gone for a lifetime. Every decision should be made seriously and carefully to ensure no future regrets.”

Stacey remained silent. “You’re right, Stacey agreed solemnly after a long silence. She wasn’t a child anymore. She understood the meaning of her mother’s words.

Although Stacey said she didn’t want to remarry for the time being, Patrick and Debra still warmly invited Hayden to stay in the guest room at Carter Villa that night.

The following day, Hayden departed with Jeremy, who was hesitant to leave. Jeremy, at the age of three, was already attending kindergarten. Despite everything, he had to attend kindergarten. Due to his mother’s sudden return, he felt wronged and upset. After crying, he wanted to run away. However, after adjusting his mood, he went back to kindergarten.

Stacey took Lillian and Kevin to see them off. At the airport, Jeremy held onto Becky’s hand, looking reluctant to part, tears welling up in his eyes, about to cry.

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Meanwhile, Stacey felt a pang in her heart as she watched Jeremy’s sad expression, so she gently coaxed him. In the end, she even impulsively promised Jeremy that she would visit him when she had time. Seeing that the tears in his eyes had vanished and he was happy again, she finally felt relieved and was no longer uneasy.

Mommy, what’s a kindergarten?” Kevin asked curiously after Jeremy left, looking up at his mother,

Stacey lowered her gaze to Kevin and explained, “Kindergarten is a place where little kids go to learn. When you and Lillian turn three, you can go to kindergarten.”

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Lillian was delighted. “Then I want to go to kindergarten too!”

Stacey laughed and agreed, “Yes. When you turn three, you can go.”

Lillian didn’t understand and stubbornly said, “Why do I have to wait until I’m three? I want to go now.”

“You’re still too young,” Stacey explained.

“I’m over a year old!” Lillian argued.

“You have to be three, Stacey repeated.

On the way back in the car, Lillian and Kevin kept arguing with Stacey about why they had to be three to go to kindergarten Patiently, Stacey explained over and over again until she was parched. Finally, she had no choice but to take the children to a restaurant for a delicious meal.

The appearance of delicious food successfully distracted the children, and Stacey was finally free from the endless debate about why they had to be three to go to kindergarten. Little did she know that she would encounter Michael, Gifford, and Gifford’s mother, Pamela, at the restaurant.

If Stacey hadn’t been aware of their relationship, she might have mistaken them for a happy family of three. They were standing in the restaurant lobby, engaged in conversation with a group of people.

Without further ado, Stacey turned around and left with her two children. She felt unlucky and didn’t want to face anyone from the Edwards family.