Chapter 42

Steven was taken aback by that question. It took him a while to answer, "Mommy Jessie can't look after you because—" He wanted to say Jessica had already gone out to buy things and prepare a surprise for Zachary. However, before he could utter those words, he realized something was amiss. Jessica often said she needed to rest up and not overexert herself for the baby's sake, or it would affect the baby's development. Yet, wasn't it also tough on her body to go shopping all day? Wouldn't that mean Jessica didn't mind exhausting her body to go shopping but refused to do the same to look after Zachary? Zachary noticed Steven was silent for a long time. He dubiously questioned, "What about Mommy Jessie?" "Nothing." Steven ultimately held Zachary dearly because the latter was his only biological son. It was natural that he valued Zachary more. "Let's go home and tell Mommy Jessie that she has to pick you up from school, no matter how busy she is tomorrow. How about that?" "Okay!" rep