Chapter 834

The assistant nodded, satisfied. Bonian’s faint smile at the door vanished as he left. Jayde’s grin widened—small loyalties could lift heavy days.

Half a month into kindergarten, Jayde called Teacher Gong.
“Lele’s a dream,” Gong said. “Easiest kid I’ve had.”
Jayde beamed. “He’s even better than I thought.”

At home, she hugged Lele. “Teacher Gong raved about you. I’m so proud.”
Lele blushed. “I just listened to you, Mom.”
Her heart melted. “Anything you want—just name it.”

“Dumplings with Uncle Lepage,” he said, eyes shining. “School says it builds family bonds. I don’t know my dad, so Uncle Lepage can fill in.”

Jayde’s chest ached. Lele saw Bonian as a father.
“Actually, Lele…” she began, ready to confess.

Her phone rang. “Bonian? Coming tonight? Lele wants dumplings—bring some.”