Chapter 233: Chapter 233

Since Conrad Sterling chose this kindergarten, he naturally had everything well-organized, with confidentiality as a priority.

Moreover, the parents who send their children here are definitely from high society. There’s never a shortage of gossip in elite circles, like who has a few illegitimate children or who’s secretly married to whom. Such matters are so common that they’re never surprising and tacitly agreed upon to stay private.

Despite this, Anna Thornton changed her usual makeup today to accompany Pop to school.

She mostly appears in the media and on camera with bold red lips and a glamorous look, but today her outfit and makeup were rather simple. She also wore rimless glasses, and since she’s not really famous, no one recognized her on the way.

Pop was over the moon, being able to walk to kindergarten holding both Mommy and Daddy’s hands. Holding Mommy’s hand with the left and Daddy’s hand with the right, the little one trotted energetically ahead, entirely carefree.

Conrad Sterling was so tall that he had to bend over constantly to keep up with Pop, but he never let go of his daughter’s small, soft hand.

The kindergarten principal saw this and thought they were particularly happy, exclaiming, "What a loving couple! President Sterling and Mrs. Sterling, you’ve made the right choice choosing our school. Look at today’s summer camp closing ceremony, which is all about developing children’s hands-on skills, encouraging them to work with their parents in creating value. We have many similar parent-child interactive activities at our school."

"So, does that mean parents often need to come to school? Can only one of us do it?" Anna asked.

"In theory, it’s possible, but we hope both parents can come together whenever possible. As you know, every moment of a child’s growth is incredibly valuable. Plus, you wouldn’t want Pop to see other kids’ parents all present while hers are not, right? Mrs. Sterling, what do you do for a living? Are you usually very busy?"

Well, now Anna realized she’s truly not famous.

Even the principal, who had chatted with her for so long and seen her name while filling out details, didn’t know her profession.

"I guess... I don’t have a formal job."

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"I’m not busy!" Conrad interrupted the principal, unwilling to shift the blame that Anna cleverly tried to place on him, "As long as the school activities are informed in advance, I’ll make every effort to participate."

"President Sterling, you’re certainly a good father!"

"I started my own company so I could have the freedom to take time off whenever I want, didn’t I?"

That sounds familiar! Clearly, it was something Anna joked about with Conrad before.

This pig-headed man actually used her words against her?

Without realizing it, they reached the heart of the summer camp closing ceremony parent-child activities, and more grown-ups and kids gathered around. Many parents set up small stalls with items made with their children, engaging in bartering.

Everything was a novelty to Pop, and her eyes couldn’t take it all in.

A little girl with golden hair approached Pop holding an ice cream cone, "Are you new here? I’ve never seen you at school before. I’ll treat you to this."

The little one wanted the ice cream, but hesitated, waiting for Mommy to speak first.

"Pop, since the little girl is giving it to you, go ahead and take it, remember to say thank you," Anna advised her.

Just then, the golden-haired girl’s mother arrived, smiling kindly at Anna and Conrad, crouching down, "Little one, how old are you?"

"Three~" The little one accurately showed three little fingers.

"Good girl, did you come to kindergarten with your mommy and daddy?"

"Hmm~ My mommy and daddy~," the little one held each of their hands, eagerly introducing them.

"No wonder you’re so cute, with such good-looking parents!"

"Do parents get gifts too?" Anna joked.

"Of course! We’ve got some homemade popcorn, let me get you some to try."

Anna followed the little girl and her mother to their stall and discovered her husband was foreign, and there was a little boy about the same age as the girl.

"Are they twins?" Anna asked surprised.

"Yes! Lucy, Denton, say hi to Auntie, Uncle, and your little sister."

"Who was born first?"

"This is the older brother," the woman pointed to the boy named "Denton," "He’s four minutes older than his sister."

Anna’s gentle gaze lingered on the boy, thinking these kids should be slightly older than Pop. Due to their mixed-race genes, the five-year-old boy had a budding chiseled nose and deep-set features, with an air of a little aristocratic prince.

As soon as Pop got the ice cream, she took a big bite, and with cream on her lips, she was trying to lick it off. The boy, seeing her, immediately showed a look of disdain, "You’re eating snot?"

"Just a little messy, not my type, I like girls with long hair!"

Have kids grown up this much already?

Talking about their preferences right after meeting, if not for the two childish voices, Anna would have thought she was at a matchmaking event.

She couldn’t help squatting down to offer a kind piece of advice to the boy, "Talking like that, you might not be able to find a girlfriend in the future."

The boy blushed while talking to Anna, "Pretty sister, your hair is so long, I like East Asian angels with black hair, unlike my sister with that yellow fluff. Can you be my girlfriend?"

Anna was amused by his innocence, but President Sterling standing aside became sullen.

Flirting with his wife right in front of him? This little scamp must be tired of living?

However, without waiting for President Sterling to discipline him, the boy’s mother took the lead, tapping the mixed-race little prince on the head, "Mommy’s introducing friends, not girlfriends. Denton, get it straight!"

"Sorry, my kid lived with us overseas before, his mindset hasn’t quite caught up," the boy’s mom apologized to Anna, "I hope you and your husband don’t mind."

"What’s to mind? Being flattered for my looks makes me happy."

Anna’s gaze remained tender on the boy, the tenderness making silent, background President Sterling jealous.

President Sterling casually strolled over, pretending disinterest, yet intercepting Anna’s line of sight to Denton.

Upon seeing Conrad, Anna’s gentle look vanished instantly, even showing a hint of hostility, glaring at him.

Conrad couldn’t help feeling puzzled, nearly losing his composure, eager to pull Anna aside for an explanation.

She was clearly withholding information, not disclosing her issues, yet secretly taking those medications.

If anyone should be upset, it should be Conrad with her. What exactly was this woman dissatisfied about?

Pop pursued them, holding the ice cream cone, after taking just two bites, she thoughtfully offered it to Anna, "Mommy, eat~"

"Impressive. Already knowing you can’t eat much?"

Anna tried to take the ice cream cone, but Pop wouldn’t let go, insisting Mommy eat it.

To cooperate, Anna squatted down to bite a piece of the ice cream.

Yet, Pop only allowed one bite before pulling away, redirecting it to Conrad, "Daddy, eat~"

At those words, Conrad glanced down at her.

Knowing how children eat, the ice cream cone was mostly melted in Pop’s hands, dripping everywhere, quite a mess.

But for someone as picky as President Sterling, he surprisingly accepted the half-melted cone licked by both Pop and Anna, ’recycling’ it for them.

Indeed, ’recycling junk food’ was all it took for his culinary preferences to change from once to countless times.

Feeling Daddy and Mommy both ate ice cream, Pop unilaterally declared them reconciled, joining Anna and Conrad’s hands together.

This little clever one was aware of everything, desiring Mommy and Daddy to enjoy themselves as they had that day they visited the amusement park in Veridia.

However, the moment Lucy called Pop to play, Anna immediately let go of Conrad’s hand.

His hand attempted to hold tighter but was forcefully drawn away by Anna.

Conrad looked at her discontentedly, preparing to speak.

Anna preemptively waved a hand, declaring, "Sorry, my phone’s ringing."

Anna’s phone really was ringing!

Yesterday, when Finn called her, she could claim it was too late, and she was asleep, missing the call.

But there was no such excuse today, so she had to answer with reluctance.

"Finally picking up my call? Anna Thornton. I’m back in town, want to meet up?"

"Uh... I have things to do today, so it’s probably inconvenient."

"What is it you have to do?" Finn asked.

"Work-related stuff."

"Isn’t it about the movie review thing? I took care of arranging a dinner with the review department tonight, do you want to come?"