NovelOnlineChapter 1626
Lilin scoffed nonchalantly. "The main thing is that | don't care about it either. I'm going to rely on myself only and
live within my means when I'm grown."
Sophia glanced at Lilin sarcastically. "Oh wow, how admirable! In that case, you must work hard in your art
studies so you can achieve your dream. Do remember to findif you cacross any difficulties like not
being able to sell your paintings. I'll definitely help you out then."
Lilin glared at Sophia. She might be young, but she was not stupid. It was so obvious to her that Sophia was
ridiculing her by implying that if she could not afford to make a living by painting in the future, she could go to
her and beg for money.
‘Hmph! I'd rather starve to death than ask her for money!" thought Lilin.
At that moment, the waiter cover and served sappetizing cold dishes.
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Adam cleared his throat and said, "Let's all dig in!"
Lilin did not want to pick a fight with Sophia at the dinner table and put her mother in an awkward position, so
she picked up her utensils and ate her food.
Suddenly, Bryan looked around with his ears perked up.
He had just heard Corinne's voice.
'Am | hearing things, or is Mommy here, too?’ he wondered.
"Daddy, | need to pee," said Bryan to Jeremy.
Jeremy had not started eating yet, so when he heard what his son said, he turned the wheelchair around and
prepared to go with him.
Seeing how inconvenienced he was, Lilin put down her fork and volunteered, "Zachary, lettake Benjamin to
the restroom. It so happens that | want to go, too!"
Jeremy was a little worried. In his eyes, Lilin was still just a kid herself, so he did not think she would be able to
take care of 'Benjamin'.
As if she knew what Jeremy was worried about, Lilin added, "I just want to wash my hands, so I'll wait for
Benjamin at the door of the men's restroom. Zachary, you should stay here since it'll be inconvenient for you to
move around in your wheelchair."
Sophia was also unwilling to let the unwell Jeremy go back and forth in a wheelchair either. "Zachary, the
restroom is right there, so you can keep an eye on them from here. There aren't many people dining in the
restaurant today, so nothing's going to happen. Just let Lilin go with Benjamin."
Jeremy looked to where Sophia was pointing, and the restroom was indeed very close by. After thinking about it,
he nodded and said, "I'll leave Benjamin to you then, Lilin. Please make sure you keep an eye on him, and don't
let him run off."
Lilin patted her chest confidently. "Don't worry, Zachary!"
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After that, she led ‘Benjamin’ to the restroom while Jeremy kept his eyes fixed on them.
The wash area in the restroom was for both men and women. Lilin stood next to the kid's sink and said, "You go
in and use the toilet. I'll be waiting for you here!"
Bryan was not in a hurry to go to the restroom. Instead, he turned to scan the restaurant.
Lilin knew she was right as soon as she saw his reaction. "Don't even think about running away. | just promised
your father that I'll take good care of you!"
Bryan pouted. "How did you know | was going to make a run for it?"
Lilin raised her chin. "You've been looking around just now, so | can tell at a glance that you're observing the
environment and trying to run away! I'm right, aren't 1?"
Bryan shook his head. "Aunt Lilin, you only guessed half of it right."
Lilin frowned in surprise. "What do you mean? Which half did | get right, and which part did | get wrong?"
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