Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 837

"Do you want that kind of mom then?" Gabriel asked.

"Of course I want one like that! I wish Mommy could play with me, come to my school events, and cuddle with me at night while I sleep..." Wilhelm went on, not noticing the growing seriousness in Gabriel's gaze.

Gabriel finally smiled and started the car, assuring Wilhelm, "Don't worry. I'll make sure you have the kind of mom you dream of."

Wilhelm's eyes lit up, but a hint of disappointment crept into his expression as he murmured, "But... Mommy is really busy and hardly has time for me..."

"She'll have time," Gabriel promised.

"Really?" Wilhelm asked, his tone hopeful.

Gabriel chuckled. "When have I ever lied to you?"

Wilhelm's face brightened with excitement as he looked at Gabriel. "Daddy, when will Mommy have time to play with me then?"

"Soon," Gabriel replied and stared ahead as his grip on the steering wheel tightened. His knuckles turned pale while his gaze darkened.

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Time flew, and soon Saturday arrived.

Damon had asked Spencer to prepare everything for their hike on Friday afternoon, so after breakfast, he set off right away with Nyla and Mason to hike in a nearby city.

Since there were no mountains in the center of Saintornia, they headed to one that stood a few hundred meters high in Tempornia.

After parking at the foot of the mountain, Damon opened the trunk and pulled out two backpacks—one large and one small.

He slung the larger one over his shoulder and handed the smaller one to Mason. "This is your bag, filled with snacks and water. You'll carry it while we hike. If it gets too heavy, I'll help you."

Mason put the backpack on right away, looking up at Damon with confidence. "Daddy, I'm a man too. I can handle it!"