CHAPTER 251

Chapter 251

They quickly took Jeremy inside to undergo numerous tests. When the results came back, they were anxious. Fortunately, the tests showed that Jeremy only had a cold, nothing more serious. Relieved by the test results, Stacey and Hayden breathed a sigh of relief. The director promptly arranged for Jeremy to receive an IV drip. As Jeremy lay on the hospital bed with the IV in his hand, he still found the strength to comfort Stacey, “Ms. Becky, I‘

okay.”

Stacey thought, ‘How can he be so considerate?‘ Stacey felt her heart ache for Jeremy at the thought and nodded quickly. “Of course, you’ll be fine, Jeremy. You’re a blessing. Heaven will bless you,” she comforted.

“Well, I don’t need that. I only need your blessing, Ms. Becky,” Jeremy said seriously. Hayden, who was standing next to them, watched the interaction. When he heard Jeremy’s words, he could not help but look at Stacey.

Stacey was momentarily taken aback but chuckled and quickly agreed, “All right, I’ll definitely give you my blessing.”

When Jeremy heard that, he smiled. His face lit up with a hint of joy. “Ms. Becky, can I ask you something?” Jeremy asked the next second.

Stacey looked at him indulgently and nodded, saying, “Of course you can, Jeremy. What do you want to ask me?”

Jeremy glanced at Hayden before turning to Becky and quietly asking, “Ms. Becky, will you marry my daddy and be my mommy?” Stacey was stunned when she heard that. Her mind went blank for a moment, and she instinctively looked at Hayden. Hayden looked at her with a hopeful expression without looking away. At that moment, Stacey’s heart began to race. She looked at them both, unsure of how to respond. When Jeremy saw that Becky had not answered his question, he became concerned. “Ms. Becky, do you hate my daddy?” As Jeremy spoke, he tried to sit up, even though he was still on the IV and was not supposed to move.

Stacey quickly held him down, urging, “Don’t move. Stay still.”

Jeremy looked at her anxiously, his eyes reddening with worry as he asked, “Ms. Becky, don’t you like welled up

in his eyes, and his voice trembled. He was on the verge of crying.

my daddy?” Tears

Stacey panicked and hurriedly reassured him, “I like him. I like your daddy. I swear I do. Don’t worry, I won’t lie to you.” Jeremy’s eyes instantly lit up at her statement. Across from them, Hayden’s eyes also lit up with happiness. They shared the same surprise and joy expression, looking at Stacey expectantly, leaving her speechless.

Jeremy was overjoyed when he asked, “Ms. Becky since you like my daddy, will you marry him? Then I can call you ‘mommy‘, right?” Jeremy desperately wanted to call someone his “mommy.” Stacey felt awkward being put on the spot and turned to Hayden for help.

After some time, Hayden raised his hand and gently ruffled Jeremy’s hair. He chuckled before saying, “Don’t push her. Give me some time to prepare a proper proposal first. When I’m ready, I’ll propose to her. After that, she can decide whether to accept it or not.” Jeremy blinked in confusion while Stacey was taken aback. She turned to Hayden, surprised that he would say such a thing. Hayden, however, looked utterly pleased, his smile wide because of what she had said earlier.

“I…” Stacey was speechless, feeling that Hayden had taken her words too seriously. She wanted to explain, but she did not know where to start. Moreover, she was not sure how to explain. She had said she liked him earlier out of desperation to keep Jeremy from getting upset. But now, with Hayden’s reaction, she did not know how to clarify the situation. She thought, ‘I can’t possibly tell Jeremy I’m just trying to appease him, can I? But on the other hand, if I don’t like Hayden, what’s the point of continuing this ambiguous relationship? Why don’t we get together then?‘

The sudden thought flashed through Stacey’s mind, making her feel dazed as she wondered if it would work. She glanced at Hayden but quickly looked away. With just a glance, her ears burned. Meanwhile, Hayden noticed her reaction and felt a surge of hope. He realized his chances of a successful proposal were high. So, Hayden decided to prepare it thoroughly. Perhaps he could ask Eugene again for a custom engagement ring. Once the ring was ready, he would formally propose to

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As they were lost in their respective thoughts, they patiently waited until the IV drip was empty before calling the doctor to remove it. “Do you still feel unwell?” Stacey asked, touching Jeremy’s forehead with concern.

Jeremy looked at Becky with a smile on his pale face. He shook his head slightly and replied, “A little, but not as much as

before.”

“That’s great,” Stacey responded. She was happy to hear that. After that, Hayden fetched some medication and completed the necessary paperwork. Once everything was settled, they left the hospital together.

On the way home, Jeremy fell asleep again in Becky’s arms. She held him carefully, not wanting to wake him. When they arrived at Carter Villa, Stacey gently carried him inside. Hayden offered to carry Jeremy, but Stacey shook her head to decline. Although she did not fully understand why Jeremy was so fond of her, she could tell that her presence made him feel safe. As Stacey carried Jeremy inside, everyone in the house rushed over, including Lillian and Kevin. “Mommy, how’s Jeremy?” they asked in unison.

When Debra saw that Jeremy was asleep, she quickly covered the two children’s mouths to keep them from waking Jeremy. Stacey quickly carried Jeremy upstairs. Before she did, she turned to Hayden and asked, “Can Jeremy sleep with me tonight? Don’t worry, I’ll take good care of him.” She was concerned Hayden might not be comfortable with the arrangement.

Surprised by her request, Hayden nodded and replied, “Okay.” Relieved, Stacey carefully carried Jeremy into her room, laid him gently on the bed, and covered him with a blanket. Even though Jeremy was not her biological child, she realized that he had become as important to her as Lillian and Kevin over time. That adorable child was so attached to her and had unknowingly found a special place in her heart. When Stacey saw him sick, she was worried, anxious, and uneasy. Stacey leaned down and kissed Jeremy’s forehead softly after he had calmed down. “Let him sleep for now. It’s getting late. We should have dinner,” Hayden suggested.

Stacey nodded and replied, “All right.”

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