Chapter 80

Zoey was feeling pretty uneasy about what they said.

Just because she was with Henry didn't mean she had to marry him right away.

Right when she was about to snap back, her phone started ringing.

"Mom, it's gotta be Henry! Answer it quick, I wanna talk to him!"

Travis got all excited when he heard the phone, practically urging Zoey to pick up.

With Travis staring her down, Zoey had no choice but to hit the speakerphone button.

"Mr. Windsor, Travis wants to talk to you," Zoey said as she turned on the speaker, giving Henry a heads-up to keep the conversation casual. 

Henry, who was about to ask if she missed him, paused at the sound of her voice.

Catching on quick, he smiled and said, "I miss Gabriel and Travis too. How are they doing?"

"Henry, I'm good. Gabriel and I miss you a lot. Gabriel, say something to Henry!"

After happily greeting Henry, Travis noticed Gabriel hadn't said a word and quickly handed Zoey's phone to him.

"Henry, when are you coming back?" Gabriel, the more reserved one, simply inquired .

"I'll be back in five days. What do you guys want? I'll get it for you."

Henry's voice was super gentle over the phone.

Even though he already had a bunch of toys to bring back, he still wanted to know what Gabriel and Travis liked so he could get more.

Gabriel wanted to say it wasn't necessary, but Travis eagerly started listing, "Henry, I want Transformers, Lego sets, a remote control car, and a plane. I want them all."

Even though Henry couldn't see him, Travis made a big circle with his chubby arms.

Zoey couldn't take Travis's greedy behavior anymore, so she grabbed the phone and lightly tapped his head. "Behave yourself. Haven't I bought you enough toys?"

Then she took the phone into the bedroom.

Gabriel also gave Travis a serious talk. "Travis, you can't be too greedy. Henry's not our dad yet. How can you ask for so much?"

Travis pouted, rubbing the spot where Zoey had tapped him, and muttered, "If Mom marries Henry, won't Henry be our dad? What's wrong with asking Dad for toys?"

Gabriel sighed, crossing his little arms like a tiny adult. "We'll talk about it after they get married. Now, eat your food quietly and don't bother Mom while she's on the phone."

"Okay."

Travis finally settled down, sitting back in his chair and picking up his spoon again.

Claire watched Gabriel and Travis, thinking they were so adorable she wanted to pinch their chubby cheeks.

They were definitely Zoey's kids, so cute.

Zoey closed the bedroom door and spoke seriously to Henry, "Mr. Windsor, please don't buy them any more toys. I've already got them plenty."

Henry chuckled and said, "Come on, at their age, they love playing. Getting them some toys is no big deal. They shouldn't have less than other kids."

The way Henry spoke, it was like he was already their dad, which made Zoey almost believe Gabriel and Travis were his biological kids.

Sighing, Zoey sat down on the bed and said, "Henry, you're spoiling them too much."

"They've missed out on a father's love these past two years, so I want to make up for it. Just because they don't say it doesn't mean they don't want a dad. Zoe, do you get it?"

Henry's gentle voice softened Zoey's usually cold heart.

"Okay, but don't go overboard. You know the apartment's small. If you buy too many toys, there won't be any space left."

Zoey had a feeling Henry would go all out with the toys, so she tried to get him to dial it back a bit.

But she was too late because Henry had already bought a ton of toys and planned to get even more.

Henry's nonchalant voice came through, "It's fine. My mansion's huge; it can fit an entire toy store."

Zoey felt helpless. "Mr. Windsor."

Just after she called him, Henry's magnetic voice seemed to be right next to her ear, "Do you miss me?"

With just that simple question, Zoey quickly blushed, thinking about the night they spent together a few days ago.

"No, you've only been gone a few days."

Lightly biting her lip, Zoey refused to admit it.

Henry chuckled, picturing Zoey's adorable, awkward expression.

He also thought about their passionate night together and even the night three years ago.

Each time was unforgettable for him.

At that moment, Henry wished he could fly to Maple City and hold Zoey tightly in his arms, kissing her soft lips and savoring her sweetness.

"Zoe, I miss you."

With a soft sigh, Henry's tender voice came through to Zoey.

Zoey's heart fluttered, beating more quickly, almost bursting from her chest. 

After a moment of silence, Zoey finally calmed her racing heart and spoke sweetly. "Henry, I'll wait for you to come back."

"Okay, wait for me."

Henry listened to the sound of the call ending, reluctant to put down the phone for a long time.

Zoey opened the bedroom door and saw that Gabriel and Travis were no longer at the dining table. They were sitting obediently in front of the TV, watching cartoons.

Claire was still at the dining table, but she had finished her dinner.

Claire pointed to the clock on the wall. "An hour has passed, and the food's gone cold. Want me to warm it up for you?"

Seeing Claire's teasing expression, Zoey lightly glared at her. "No, I'll just eat the salad. I'm on a diet."

Claire laughed and leaned in with a gossiping look. "So, what did you and Mr. Windsor talk about? Did he mention marriage?"