CHAPTER 158: LET ME HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR FATHER'S COMPANY

MARIE "Good morning, Miss Marie," Claire greeted with her usual warm smile, her eyes crinkling at the corners. She was bustling in the kitchen as the sweet smell of pancakes and warm milk filled the air. I rubbed the sleep from my eyes, feeling the faint sting of exhaustion pulling at me, and managed a small smile. "Morning, Claire. How's Angelica?" "She's been fussing a bit, but nothing too serious," Claire replied as she stirred the pot, her gaze softening. "I've just warmed up the milk you expressed last night for her." I nodded, appreciating the calm efficiency she brought into my chaotic life. "I'll take care of her bath today. I think we need some time together." Claire smiled knowingly, her hands moving gracefully as she prepared Angelica's bottle. "I'm sure she'd love that." As I made pancakes and strawberry drinks, my thoughts drifted, like they always did these days. Everything felt like a tightrope; every step was cautious, and every decision was weighed down with cons