Chapter 210

I gave him a nod. As he let go of me, he asked, "Even though we haven't found Evan yet, shouldn't we start planning ahead? Fight for custody now?" He blinked in surprise, then asked, "Are you... proposing to me right now?" "You don't want to?" I raised an eyebrow. Marriage makes a big difference when it comes to custody battles—it’s just simpler. Henry stared at me for a long while before finally saying slowly, "I just announced the alliance with the L.C. Group. I can avoid registering with Vera, but marrying you right now? That would be slapping her family in the face." "Your call," I smiled faintly, not too bothered. Sure, him being on my side would make things easier. But even without him, I’ve got other ways. "You're mad?" Henry tilted his head, amused. "Why would I be? Vera's the one getting dumped—if anyone's pissed, it should be her." Just thinking about how she tried to act all generous and spilled the beans about Evan missing to score points with Henry made me feel oddly satis