My Secret Billionaire Husband Chapter 2808 - 2817

Others felt an urge to laugh too, but they suppressed it.

It's well-known that kids speak without filters.

Precisely owing to the innocent nature of children's minds, devoid of any ill will, they express their true feelings openly, making their statements all the more valuable and authentic.

Children blurt out whatever pops into their heads.

Thus, Lucus genuinely feared starving or burning to death if he stayed with Annie.

This was merely the opening day of the program.

The little fellow was already deeply unhappy with his assigned "mom."

Such a scenario was unprecedented for the production team.

In prior seasons, celebrities typically bonded smoothly with the children.

Consequently, Edward grew troubled upon hearing Lucus's plea.

Permitting Lucus to join Porter straightaway would suggest real discontent toward Omega, reflecting poorly on everyone.

They absolutely couldn't afford rumors of a newbie being harassed and pushed aside by crew and other participants.

Uninformed viewers might conclude the whole production was targeting the newcomer.

This risked harming their standing.

Edward refused to face claims of mistreating and isolating a rookie.

"All the other kids stick with their moms," Edward coaxed Little Lucus, "Come on, Lucus, be good. Tell Mr. Cooper what you crave, and I'll send someone to get it. No way will you starve."

"No, I want to go with Porter’s dad." Lucus ignored all persuasion, yanking Edward's sleeve while begging, "Mr. Cooper, please let me follow Porter. I insist—I want to be with Porter."

"I want Porter’s dad..."

"I want Porter’s dad..."

Tears welled up as the little one began sobbing.

Edward stood there, somewhat helpless.

With no other option, he turned to Annie: "Omega, Lucus wants to join Porter—what's your take...?"

"Edward, if Lucus prefers Mr. Rushbrook, then allow it." Annie didn't make things difficult for Edward, as she had never cared for children anyway. Lucus kept humiliating her and defying her, intensifying her loathing for him.

She hoped he'd remain with Porter and leave her in peace.

This cursed child filled her with utter disgust.

She yearned for him to vanish from her presence immediately.

Thus, cutting Edward off mid-sentence, Annie consented, adopting a compassionate facade: "Lucus's joy matters most; whether he trails me or Mr. Rushbrook makes no difference."

"That's not a strict rule, is it? We can adjust it, right?"

Edward paused briefly before nodding: "Yes, it can be adjusted."

"Then have Lucus go with Mr. Rushbrook. I understand completely."

To protect her public image, Annie curbed her anger, feigning kindness despite raging internally.

She spoke softly: "Truth be told, I worry I can't care for Lucus properly. Earlier with Mr. Rushbrook, he seemed well tended to."

Edward studied her closely several times.

Noting her seeming nonchalance, he agreed: "Okay then, Lucus can follow Porter. You'll team up for challenges later in production anyway, so let Porter handle him for now."

Annie nodded.

Edward then summoned a crew member: "Escort Lucus to Porter and inform him."

Moments later, the staffer guided Lucus away.