Chapter 212

"Godfather, stay the night here." Lexi's face was still flushed from crying, and soft hiccups punctuated her words. Then, she continued, "It is raining cats and dogs, and it's not safe. I'll ask the nanny to prepare a room for you. Sleep here tonight, okay?" William was more than happy to oblige. "Alright, I won't go home tonight. I'll stay here with you." Linda didn't object. If Lexi wanted William to stay, she saw no reason to refuse, even as a mother. When Samson came downstairs after his shower and saw that William was still there, he felt puzzled. "It is getting late. If you don't leave soon, it might be harder to navigate the roads." "Daddy, I asked Godfather to stay with us tonight. The rain outside is too heavy and too scary," Lexi explained. Samson bent down, carried Lexi, and kissed her forehead. "Alright, since you want Godfather to stay, he'll stay. Mommy and Daddy will always listen to you." Just then, the nanny brought out a cup of warm vanilla milk. "Sir, please d