Room for You
Chapter 168

Chapter 168

Anastasia saw the scene in front of her and there was a suddeninexplicable feeling that arose within her. Should I continue to allow thisman to be involved in our lives? What if Jared gets used to seeing himevery day and becomes dependent on his close company? If hesuddenly disappears from our life someday, would Jared feeldisappointed then?

“Mommy, let's go grocery shopping, alright? I want to go to the mall.”“Okay! Let's go together today.” Anastasia responded with a smile.And so, Elliot drove the car to a large mall by their house. In thesupermarket, Anastasia was busy picking out some fresh vegetableswhile Elliot brought Jared to pick out some toys. Anastasia then walkedoff to the fruits section after picking out the vegetables. As soon as shesaw some fresh durians, she couldn't help craving them as it had beenquite a while since she had some.

As such, she picked out one which was quite fleshy and went off to getit weighed. The price of the durian was quite exorbitant and sheactually winced at the thought of it, but it was fine as an occasionalsplurge.

After that, Anastasia went to seek out Jared and Elliot, but she foundthat Elliot's trolley was full of presents. Though slightly resigned, shekept it to herself and thought, Is he trying to spoil Jared? That's toomany presents there!

“Mommy, Mr. Presgrave bought all of these for me.” Jared sat in thetrolley and showed it off to her.

“We can't have Mr. Presgrave spending so much money on you. Let'sjust pick one that you really like, alright?” Anastasia explained to Jared.Upon hearing that, Elliot spoke in a low voice. “These are all mypresents for Jared and the toys are educational.”

“I like all of them.” Jared pouted as well, as he wanted all of these toys.Meanwhile, Anastasia shook her head resignedly. “It's just for this once,alright? Let's go and pay for it.”

She was prepared to foot the bill herself but then before she couldeven reach out for her cell phone, Elliot had already paid for everything.It's such a shame that I didn’t get more durians! I would have boughttwo if I knew that he was going to fight to pay for the grocery bill.After entering the car, Jared instantly smelled the pungent scent.“Mommy, did you buy some durian? It smells so good!"

"Yes, I bought the Musang King variety. Let's go home and enjoy it.”"Yay! I love durian!” Jared had developed a liking for durian due toAnastasia’s influence.

On the other hand, Elliot, who was standing by the side, frownedslightly as there was a slight smell of durian inside the car.

As soon as they arrived home, Anastasia quickly opened the fruit andthe smell of it filled the entire house. She placed the flesh on a plateand brought it out. Meanwhile, Jared had already washed his hands andhe was waiting patiently on the couch to have some.

Anastasia glanced at Elliot, who was sitting on the couch too, and shegenerously offered, “Come and have some too.”

“I don't like this type of fruit,” Elliot rejected

However, Anastasia insistently handed him one. “It's really good. Whydon't you try some?”

“Mr. Presgrave, do try some. It's really good!” Jared had one in his handand he spoke while devouring it.

If it was anyone else who had suggested for Elliot to try some, he woulddefinitely reject them but because it was Anastasia and Jared, and theyhad a strong influence on Elliot, he overcame his disgust and reachedout for a tiny piece before opening his mouth slightly to taste it.

The taste of it was surprisingly better than he thought and as he tastedit carefully, the rich yet uncloying taste of it filled his taste buds. Hefound himself unable to resist the creamy texture of the fruit and hisinitial resistance went out of the window. He lifted his head and turnedto nod at Anastasia. “It's really good.”

“See? I told you it was yummy!” Inexplicably, Anastasia suddenly felt asense of accomplishment.

She felt quite pleased to be able to force Elliot to try some durian.

“Is there any more in the kitchen? Is that all that you bought?” Elliotclearly expressed that it wasn't enough.

In response, Anastasia blinked her eyes. “The Musang King variety isvery expensive! One of them is quite a splurge already. I dream of theday when I can finally achieve the freedom of having durians wheneverI please!”

“I can easily grant your wish,” Elliot commented with narrowed eyes. Ican supply you with as many durians as you wish to the point whereyou might get sick of it.

“It's alright. I can earn more and buy it for myself!” After Anastasia saidthat, she glanced at the clock and mentioned, “I'll go prepare dinnernow. Keep an eye on Jared for me.”

Subsequently, Anastasia headed off to the kitchen as Elliot went alongwith Jared to the toy area to unbox the new toys. Meanwhile, Elliot'seyes shone with a doting expression as he watched Jared happily unboxhis new toys. At that moment, Elliot felt as if he was truly Jared's father.