The Reborn Wife Of The Tyrant CEO
Chapter 414 - 410

Chapter 414: Chapter 410

"Yes." I suddenly found myself relenting. After all, if Damon dared to entrust his kid to me, he’d have to face the risks of my potentially inadequate supervision.

As long as I could keep Leo calm and occupied until Damon would come to pick him up, I’d consider my job done.

"Awesome! Can I play video games at your house?" Leo asked, excitement lighting up his face despite the fresh wound on it.

Ever since his mother, Catherine, had been spending more time with Silas and Lisa, she had been stricter with Leo, not allowing him as much gaming time as before.

So the prospect of playing games at my house was clearly a thrill for him.

I didn’t answer him directly, but merely led him out of the hospital and drove him home.

Throughout the ride, Leo chattered away with Serena and Brandon. His English was getting more fluent by the day, and for some reason, my two little ones loved listening to him talk.

Once we reached home, I quickly unloaded the stroller and placed Serena and Brandon in it, with Leo eagerly lending a hand.

"Over there are some toys. Go and have some fun," I said, pointing to a corner of the living room where I had stashed some toys for Serena and Brandon.

Leo shook his head. "I don’t want toys, Grandma and Grandpa have bought me lots. Ms. Brooks, I want to play video games, or maybe watch some cartoons!"

I had to look after three kids all by myself, and Norah was busy cooking, so I didn’t have time to play games with Leo. I turned on the TV to a cartoon he liked, then went to change Serena and Brandon’s diapers.

With the cartoon playing, Leo was quite well-behaved. He would even tease the three babies from time to time, creating a harmonious atmosphere. It was not until mealtime that I noticed a problem.

"Leo, turn off the TV. It’s time to eat," I called, scooping a small bowl of food for him.

But Leo didn’t budge, completely engrossed in the cartoon.

Norah also tried, "Leo, come eat. Watching TV for too long is bad for your eyes!"

He ignored us both.

I finally walked up and turned the TV off.

Leo immediately started throwing a tantrum. "I don’t want to eat! I want to watch TV!"

"You need to eat! Look how thin you are! You need food to grow tall and strong!" I admonished him sternly.

"No! Mommy said I can grow tall and strong even without eating! I want to watch cartoons, turn it back on!" Leo started crying and threw himself on the floor.

Despite his tantrum, I knew better than to give in to a child’s whims. I ignored him and went to have my meal, hoping he would calm down when he realized no one was paying him any attention.

But I underestimated Leo’s stubbornness. He continued crying, scaring the other three into joining him. The living room was filled with the sound of crying, creating a chaotic atmosphere.

Norah and I rushed to soothe the trio, eventually putting them to bed in the bedroom to rest.

Left alone with Leo in the living room, I was at a loss. He was still throwing a fit, acting as if the world would end if he didn’t get his way.

"Leo, are you going to get up?" I finally threatened to call his mother, "If you don’t, I will call your mommy!"

Hearing his mother’s name, Leo stopped crying. But instead of looking scared, he looked defiant. "Good, call my mommy. She won’t make me eat. I can drink soda!"

I found it odd. Catherine was a doctor, and she knew Leo had a sensitive stomach. Why would she allow him to skip meals and drink soda?

"Will you eat if I let you watch TV after the meal?" I tried to bargain.

"I don’t want to eat; the food is yucky!" Leo refused and began to cry again, "I want mommy. I don’t want to eat. You’re a mean lady, forcing me to eat!"

After about ten more minutes of this, I was drained. I tried calling Damon for advice, but he didn’t answer, even after three attempts.

Just as I was feeling helpless, the doorbell rang. Thinking it might be Mitch, I peeked through the peephole and was surprised to see Catherine.

Catherine looked upset. I didn’t want to let her in, but I had no choice since Leo was in my house.

"Ms. Brooks, where’s my son?" Catherine asked, her tone fraught with displeasure. She barged into the living room without waiting for my response.

Seeing Catherine, Leo immediately jumped up from the floor, his face injury very visible.

I followed Catherine into the living room, intending to explain about Leo refusing to eat, but she had already pulled Leo into her arms, inspecting his face with worry. "Leo, what happened to your face?"

Had Damon not told her Leo’s bruise?

If not, how did she know he was here?

"I...," Leo started, but then fell silent at the sight of Catherine.

In her frustration, Catherine turned on me, one hand holding Leo, the other pointing at me accusingly. "Ms. Brooks, are you kidnapping children? Do you realize that?"

I was taken aback, how had I suddenly become a kidnapper?

"Dr. Catherine, didn’t Damon tell you what happened?" I asked, furrowing my brows.

"He’s so tied up; I can’t even get a hold of him! If it weren’t for Leo sending me his location, I wouldn’t even know he’s at your place!"

When it came to her child, Catherine’s stance was a lot firmer than usual. There was none of the usual composure, but rather a sense of anxiety and agitation.

So it was Leo who had sent the location to Catherine. My heart sank. Damon sure had landed me in a big pickle.

I decided to let Leo explain himself, "Leo, why don’t you tell your mom what happened, okay? How did you get that bruise on your face and how did you end up at my place?"

If I were to explain, Catherine would never believe me.

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