Trash Husband, I'm the Top novel Chapter 275

Louis was always busy. If Payne moved in with him, he’d probably end up spending more time with the nanny than with his father.

The boy had just come out of surgery—he needed careful attention and gentle company.

But you couldn’t always count on a nanny to be attentive.

Louis owed Aurora so much already. The least he could do was take care of her child.

“Louis, if there’s someone you care about, you should go after her.”

“I think Aurora would want you to find happiness,” Nora said softly, trying to encourage him.

Louis was quiet, his reply hollow and distant. “I understand.”

After hanging up, Nora moved quietly, careful not to wake Payne as she slipped into bed beside him.

Payne smacked his lips in his sleep, his voice sweet and soft. “Mommy.”

Nora gently patted his small back, and he soon settled down, drifting back into peaceful slumber.

The next morning, Nora awoke to Payne’s sparkling eyes.

He’d already been awake, but lay perfectly still, patiently waiting for his mother.

“Good morning, Payne.” Nora pressed a kiss to his soft cheek.

Together, mother and son went to freshen up.

When they came downstairs, Nora was surprised to see Daniel already there, eating breakfast. She had no idea when he’d arrived.

Nora frowned, her irritation plain.

But Payne greeted him cheerfully, “Good morning, Mr. Chambers!”

Daniel ruffled the boy’s hair. “Good morning, Payne.”

All the sharp words Nora wanted to say stuck in her throat.

It wouldn’t do to argue in front of the child.

Breakfast was served—each of them received a bowl of nourishing soup, with a faint herbal aroma.

Nora noticed hers was different from Payne’s, but both had that mild medicinal scent.

Daniel commented, “Doctor Austin prescribed this.”

Nora pressed her lips together, fingers tightening around her spoon.

She said nothing.

Payne, used to medicine and needles since he was little, had no complaints. He ate his soup obediently.

Watching him, Nora felt he truly was a little angel sent to repay some kindness. He was so well-behaved.

Across the table, Daniel quietly observed the gentle expression on her face.

A smile tugged at her lips as she hurried over.

The house staff watched from a distance, exchanging glances and whispers. They really did look like a picture-perfect family.

At the hospital, Daniel insisted on taking Payne in for his check-up while Nora waited outside.

She resisted; she wanted to be there herself.

But Daniel’s stare was icy. “Wait here.”

Nora clung to his sleeve, refusing to let go. “Daniel, he’s not your child.”

There was no reason for him to do this.

She didn’t want to owe him anything.

Daniel gave a short, bitter laugh. “For the sake of the child you’re carrying, can you just calm down?”

Nora bit her lip. “I—”

“It’s time for his appointment. Are you going to stand here and waste it?”

With that offhand remark, Nora’s fingers slipped from his sleeve.

She didn’t notice the wry smile that flickered at the corner of his mouth.