Mark’s face turned even darker. “That’s what I want to know as well. Do you think I should cut Brian’s salary in half?”
Arianne stifled a laugh. “Just ask him what’s going on tomorrow. You’re a man as well, so you should know that men would normally spend most of their time on their relationship at the beginning, so it’s normal for them to neglect their work. It’s not as though Brian has committed the same mistake several times. It isn’t a good idea for you to cut his salary right when he needs it the most. Relax, hurry up and get a nice, hot bath. I’m heading to bed first.”
Mark quietly accepted her suggestion. He was not actually going to cut Brian’s salary, but the fact remained that Brian was neglecting his duties recently and Mark needed to sort it out with him.
By the time Mark was done bathing, Arianne had already fallen asleep, Smore was on the bed as well in his mother’s embraces, completely cutting him off. Although there was a really big area all for himself, he was still unsatisfied. He pondered on how he could remove Smore from his mother and place him in his baby cot.
After observing for a while, Mark realized that it was an impossible mission so he helplessly dropped the idea.
The next morning, Mark had been kicked awake by Smore. Smore’s chubby feet were directly on top of his father’s face and he did not hold back his strength.
Smore was not aware that Mark had awakened. He was gleefully sipping on his milk bottle in his hands and stomping his feet while he was at it. Mark wasn’t angered by this. He looked at the time—it was almost 8AM. Arianne had already woken up and was in the bathroom. Mark felt weak this morning. It was likely that he had caught a cold from last night; no wonder he had woken up late.
Mark took the opportunity when Arianne was not around to tickle Smore’s feet. Smore giggled and retracted his feet. With the milk bottle in his hands, he climbed onto Mark and called out to him, “Horsie!”
Arianne immediately ran out after hearing the commotion. “Smore! Didn’t I tell you not to disturb your daddy?”
Brian had arrived early in the morning. He even commented that he saw the same car as Mark’s parked by the roadside nearby, the color also being the same.
Arianne grinned at him and said, “Didn’t you notice the number plate on the car? It was, in fact, Mark’s car. Something’s gone wrong with it. Mark had to walk back home from his car under the rain and became completely soaked. He’s even got a fever today. Were you too busy being in a relationship yesterday, Brian?”
Brian’s face immediately fell. “Oh no… I was just about to bring the car to the service centre, but I’ve been too caught up in other matters. I didn’t get around to it yet. I even took out the umbrella when it was raining the other day and forgot to put it back. Is Mr. Tremont very angry at me?”
Arianne pursed her lips. “He’s still alright. He was quite mad when he came back last night, but I suppose he wouldn’t have the energy to be mad at you because of his fever. You should hurry up and get the car fixed and see what’s gone wrong with it. Also, you need to put a spare umbrella in the car in case something like this happens again. You should carry on with your work. Mark won’t be going to the office today, so you can go home and rest after you’ve gotten the car repaired. Take the day off.”
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