Chapter 707 I Just Like Her
Upon hearing that, the women who just mocked Bobby became anxious. "Oh, it'll be Bobby's birthday soon. My child would be happy to partake. When are you sending you invitations, Mr. Fu? Don't forget to
send one to my dear child, okay?"
Ruby's mother smirked as she listened to them speak.
Those women were too short-sighted. It was too late for them to realize how important it was to get acquainted with Fu family.
"Well, okay," Charles said flatly.
"That's great to hear! What would you like for your birthday, Bobby?"
"Bobby likes model airplanes the most. I'll go abroad tomorrow and buy you a limited edition model, Bobby."
The women were scrambling to please the Bobby. Rather impatiently, Bobby exclaimed, "I don't want anything for my birthday. All I want is Ruby!"
"Bobby, you don't know what you're talking about! Don't cry if you don't get any gifts on your birthday, little man," Nancy said awkwardly.
"Don't worry about it, Bobby. Daddy has you covered. Come on, we need to go home," Charles said indifferently, yet deep inside he was really amused. "Goodbye, Auntie and Uncle," Ruby politely said.
"Bye!" Nancy said as she gave the little girl a big smile.
"Let's go, Mommy," Nadia said urgently. The girl was starting to get bored with what she was seeing.
The little girl walked toward their car holding Nancy's hand.
"Why would you do that, Charles? Those gossiping women would talk about Bobby!" Nancy spoke in a disappointed and angry tone.
"Bobby likes a girl and there is not wrong with that. Is there, dear?" Charles started the car engine and spoke once more. "Children are people too, Nancy. We shouldn't stop from doing what they want, for such experiences make them a better person. Listen kids. Daddy is here to support you no matter what."
"I like chips, bread, rice cakes, and candies. And lollipops as big as our house!" Nadia grabbed that opportunity to list all the things she liked. The little girl knew that her father would hear her at that moment. That was one of her rare chances to get her huge lollipops. That was all that mattered to Nadia then.
Nancy could not help but chuckle. "Nadia, you sure are a cheeky little girl indeed." Nancy shook her head and smiled after she spoke.
"Mommy! Daddy said that I should say out what I like. I just like them," Nadia mumbled shyly.
"Nadia, your father was talking about people and experiences, not junk food. You are adorably random, my little girl." Nancy held the little girl on her lap. "You said something wrong in the kindergarten, Nadia. Do you understand?"
"But I did not say anything inappropriate, Mommy!" Nadia looked at her mother in confusion. The little girl did not seem to understand what she had done wrong.
"You said Bobby and Ruby were in a date, right? But they were both too young for dates. Do you understand now, Nadia?" Nancy rebuked in a low voice.
"But Bobby said it to me," Nadia said, feeling wronged.
"Bobby?" Nancy looked at Bobby.
Bobby was occupied with his comic book. Hearing his name, the boy lazily nodded towards Nancy.
His eyes never left the page he was reading.
Bobby only liked a few things. He liked machine models, comic books, and Ruby. Besides those things, there were little to no things that could get his attention.
"Why did you tell Nadia that you were dating Ruby?" Nancy asked coldly.
"I... I learned it online, Mom. I searched it when I heard people say that Dad was dating Aunt Brandy. Some parents at school said that they saw them dating in a bar. They said that he was dating both you and Auntie Brandy. So, a man and a woman are considered dating when they stay alone together for some time. I wanted to be alone with Ruby. Wasn't that a date, Mom?"
Bobby spoke firmly, leaving Nancy at lost for words.
"But... Bobby... Your daddy and Brandy are adults. And it was not a date. They just had a drink together. You can't believe everything you hear, my dear boy. Listen to me, Bobby. You are too young to be dating do you understand? Just listen to Mommy for the time being, okay?" Nancy said carefully.
She knew she had to correct Bobby's misconceptions. She had no problem with him playing with Ruby. She would never want the kids to stop from playing with each other. If he wanted to date Ruby after growing up, Nancy was okay with it.
But not now!
Bobby must prioritize school over dating girls. That was not the time for the boy to explore his romantic life.
Romance should be the last thing in the boy's mind, and that includes Charles' romantic life.
If they allowed that to continue, Bobby could turn into some kind of playboy who only thought of women.
Nancy would never want the boy to be like Joseph.
Charles was a cold man, but he was not a playboy. Most of the women who were close to him admired him, but the man never acted upon them.
Brandy was a special case indeed.
Nancy frowned at the thought of Brandy. Somehow, she didn't think Brandy was as innocent as Charles said.
Nancy knew that she was not overthinking.
She always relied on her guts, and they had never failed her.
Nadia and Bobby stared at Nancy.
It was the first time they heard Nancy speak that way.
The mother felt as if she had said something wrong.
"Did I say anything wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?" Nancy asked in confusion.
"Mommy, you seem a little off today. Why do you speak for Daddy all of a sudden? Don't you mind Dad and Aunt Brandy being together? Did you pretend to be angry in the past?" Nadia asked curiously. "I..." Nancy stole a glance at Charles, who was looking ahead with a faint smile and a calm expression. He did not seem to have any plans to help Nancy.
"Mommy, I do not understand. Daddy dated Aunt Brandy, and we were very angry. Why weren't you angry? There might be two reasons. First, it is because you don't love Daddy anymore and don't care about him being with another woman. Second, you've become generous and allow Daddy to date with another woman. But why? It's said that love is selfish. I don't want Daddy to have a baby with another woman!" Bobby said what
was on his mind.