Chapter 823

“No! Eat!”

The heavy words suppressed anger.

Johnathan was surprised and said, “If you don’t want to eat, then don’t eat. I don’t have enough to eat anyway.”

With Reynaldo’s icy demeanor, the atmosphere in the living room was not very pleasant.

Anton quickly changed into a suit with a leather collar, and the casual and lazy demeanor he had just displayed instantly became capable and steady.

He walked toward Essie as if he still wanted to say something to her.

Johnathan quickly got up and took his arm, saying, “Let’s go, let’s go, the meeting is going to be late. Also, thank you for making the toast, it was delicious. Teach me how to make it next time.”

And so, Anton was dragged out by Johnathan, leaving only me and Reynaldo in the living room, along with two children.

Anton left, and Essie snuggled into my arms. No matter what, she was unwilling to take the initiative to get close to Reynaldo. That day she was willing to let Reynaldo hold her to sleep, probably because he sounded so pitiful.

My Essie, though small in size, had the softest heart.

Reynaldo didn’t speak, and I didn’t speak either. The atmosphere slowly became oppressive.

The two children were unwilling to stay in the living room anymore. Essie held my hand and said, “Mommy, I want to go up.”

Roddy kept thinking about the amusement park and kept glancing at Reynaldo. It’s strange, that day I saw from the video, Roddy was the most resistant to Reynaldo. I didn’t expect it to be Roddy who took the initiative to get close to him.

Roddy tugged at Reynaldo’s sleeve and asked him in a low voice, “Dad, are we still going to the amusement park?”

“Of course,” Reynaldo smiled at him, “we just need to invite Essie too, otherwise she will be bored at home.”

“Mm-hmm.” Roddy ran over and took Essie’s little hand, saying, “Let’s go to the amusement park with Daddy.”

“Yes, you haven’t been to this amusement park yet, it’s very fun, and I have also arranged some children’s programs. You will definitely like it.”

Reynaldo also tried to coax Essie, and that gentle look left me dumbfounded. He was suddenly so patient and gentle with the children; it was really rare.

Essie became curious and asked him, “What children’s show?”

Reynaldo pretended to be mysterious, “You’ll know once you come with me.”

When he said that, Essie was clearly moved, but she was still a little afraid of Reynaldo. She held my hand and said, “Mommy, can we go together?”

Roddy nodded vigorously, “Mommy, come too.”

I looked at Reynaldo.

The man casually picked up the teacup and savored it slowly. After finishing one cup, he leisurely poured himself another.

The tone was casual: “If the kids want you to go, just go with them. Anyway, I accidentally bought a lot of tickets, so it would be a waste if you don’t go.”

Actually, taking the kids to the amusement park with Reynaldo wasn’t a big deal; after all, the two kids really wanted to go. Vonnie was just in a bad mood, and I had promised her last night that I would go shopping with her today.

I held Essie’s small shoulders and said, “How about we don’t go to the amusement park this time? We’ll go next time. Next time, Mommy and Vonnie will take you guys together.”

Reynaldo frowned and said coldly, “Esmeralda, is this how you prevent the children from getting close to me? I am their biological father!”

“I…”