Chapter 477 Your Mom Is Really Dumb
Chloe suddenly had a lightbulb moment. When Isabel called her that day, she casually mentioned not to be late, and Francis must've overheard it. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
Chloe glanced at Francis through the rearview mirror and said, "You're pretty sharp, aren't you?"
Francis grinned, "Thanks, Mom."
"Thank me for what?"
"For saying I'm smart."
Chloe went quiet. She couldn't help but chuckle. She suddenly realized that having a son was a real joy, bringing so much happiness. Thinking back on her past actions, she realized how harsh she'd been.
"That's right, Ms. Baker, Francis is really smart, just like you." Isabel chimed in, clearly fond of Francis.
"I'm not smart," Chloe said. "I'm actually pretty dumb."
"Then I must take after Dad," Francis said. "Right, Dad?"
"Just don't be like your mom; she really is dumb," Donovan teased.
Chloe was left speechless by their banter and decided to change the subject. She turned to her students, "The people at this forum are big shots internationally. There's a live broadcast, and you can record important stuff for your papers later."
"Okay." They answered, but it was clear Isabel and Saoirse's minds were elsewhere. Just a few words back and forth made Isabel and Saoirse conclude that Francis was indeed Chloe's son. But Chloe was so young, when did she have Francis?
As they drove past a certain spot, Chloe kept looking back, thinking, 'Wasn't there a gas station here before?'
"The gas station was torn down two years ago. How long has it been since you last came back to Maple Valley?" Donovan's deep voice sounded in her ear.
Isabel and Saoirse listened intently; Donovan's words implied that Chloe used to come back to Maple Valley often. He had been driving the whole time, so how did he know what Chloe was looking at?
"Not long, I just came back to see Sofia recently, but I took the bus," Chloe said.
"Did you see Loren?"
"Yeah, I did. Didn't you know?" Chloe shot back.
After that, Chloe squinted her eyes and started to nap. Faintly, she could still hear some noise.
"Mr. Blake, so you and Ms. Baker are a couple," Isabel beamed. "No wonder Ms. Baker didn't agree to Jeffery's confession."
Donovan chuckled. "She wouldn't dare agree."
"By the way, Mr. Donovan Blake, I heard your grandfather is Mr. Kenneth Blake in our school, right?"
"Yep."
"Then your family has a deep connection with Pearl Peak City University. The whole family is at Pearl Peak City University. I guess Ms. Baker came to Pearl Peak City University because of that, right?" Isabel said, seeing Chloe asleep, trying to adjust the atmosphere to a lighter one.
Donovan glanced at Chloe and said, "You should go ask her."
"It's definite the case." Isabel self-assuredly concluded.
The car rolled into Maple Valley and stopped at Azure Haven. It was just past noon. Then they were about to get out of the car.
"Mom, are you coming home after the meeting?" Francis looked at Chloe, reluctant to leave her.
Donovan stayed silent in the car.
"Uh, I didn't come alone this time. Time is tight."
"It's okay, you can bring them home. It'll be lively," Francis said.
"We both want to see Ms. Baker's house," Saoirse and Isabel chimed in.
"Alright then," Chloe had no choice but to agree.
Donovan's car drove off, and he got a call from Charles on the way. "I'm attending a financial forum this afternoon, so I won't be able to take calls. If you need anything, contact my assistant," Charles said.
"You're going to the forum too?"
"You're going too? Since when did you become a financial expert?" Charles mocked Donovan.
"It's Chloe. She just checked into the hotel."
"What do you mean? Want me to live stream Chloe for you? If you want a live stream, you don't need me. The forum has an official live stream; you can watch that."
"Send me the live stream link."
Charles fell silent. He thought Donovan was joking, never expecting him to really want to keep an eye on Chloe.
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