Chapter 81 Ethan Was a Hurdle That Lauren Would Never Surpass

• In a steakhouse in Empire Plaza, Riley was playing with her doll while sitting by the window with Lauren beside her. Upon noticing that Riley hadn’t been eating, Lauren chided her sternly, “Riley, I know your appetite, so I will take your doll away and never return it if you’re not going to eat your meal!”
• Riley climbed off her seat after being scolded by Lauren before scuttling toward Axel, as if announcing that she had a guardian who would protect her. Meanwhile, she figured that Axel seemed much better than the other guy, and Lauren might not need to exhaust herself anymore if he could remain beside her.
• Besides, he treated her very nicely, so Riley thought it a viable option. “Mommy, I don’t like you anymore since you would scold me! I like Uncle Stewart better!” She snuggled closer into his arms.