Chapter 1131

Faced with Deanna's eagerness and concern, Alex gently turned her down.

"Deanna, even though Ms. Josefina is okay with us dating, we can't push it too far. Let's keep a bit of distance at work, alright? Pretend we don't know each other when we're in the office."

Deanna was left speechless.

What a load of rubbish!

She really didn't want to agree to that!

Alex continued, "Look, I'm just the head of the design department, not the owner of the company. There are so many people in the procurement and marketing departments watching us. Deanna, you love me, right? You'll help me out here, won't you?"

Deanna nodded slightly, "Of course, I'll help you."

Alex smiled, satisfied. "Why don't you come over for dinner tonight? My sister wants to meet you."

At the mention of Jade, a smile spread across Deanna's face. "Sure, but I'll need to

pick up a gift after work. I want to make a good impression since it's the first time I'm meeting her."

"Deanna, you always think of everything."

Deanna blushed slightly, "Alright, I'll head out then."

Alex nodded, his eyes full of affection.

...

Josefina returned to the Harrison family home, only to find the place under renovation with Hattie and Garrett overseeing things.

This scene left Josefina taken aback.

"Mom, Dad, are you building a house?"

Hearing their daughter's voice, Garrett and Hattie beamed even brighter.

Garrett explained, “Josie, we're not building a house, we're creating an indoor play area."

Hattie chimed in, "Outdoor parks have too much sun and rain. We don't want our precious grandchild getting sunburned or rained on. We thought we'd build an indoor playground so they can play whenever they want."

Josefina was left speechless.

That's quite the production.

"Mom, Dad, you don't have to go to such lengths. We can just go out to play."

"Josie, you don't understand. There are so many infections going around lately. Kids have weaker immune systems, and it's safer at home."

Josefina sighed.

Alright, she hadn't raised any kids, so she figured Hattie, with her experience, knew better.

"Josie, don't worry about it too much

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or feel guilty. The baby you're carrying is our family's first

grandchild. Your three brothers don't even have partners, let alone kids."

Hattie's tone was full of exasperation as she touched on the subject.

Just then, Calix walked in, overhearing his mother's nagging.

“Mom, I'm a guy. I can't exactly have kids myself.”

Hattie chuckled, "Oh sure, like if we didn't let you, you'd suddenly have kids."

Calix removed his sunglasses, his handsome face making it hard for anyone to stay mad at him.

"Mom, having Josie around is enough. Josie, could one of your kids maybe take our last name?"

Hattie and Garrett exchanged a look.

You know, that might not be a bad idea.

Josefina laughed, "I'm having one baby, not two. I doubt Grandpa Brandon would agree."

Brandon was obsessed with the

child, waiting eagerly for her to give birth. Once the baby was born, he'd probably turn into a senior bodyguard, watching over the child 2477.

Garrett chimed in, "Carter, stop dreaming and focus on finding

someone. You're not getting any

once you're no longer.

riding on your youthful charm, no decent girl will want you."

Calix was left speechless.

“Dad, you really are my dad! Only a dad like you could roast his own son so

fiercely!" Calix said, utterly exasperated.