Chapter 44

Jessie laughed hard at what I said, causing Jared to look at us with confusion written in his eyes.

"What's funny, Dada?" he asked as he looked up at us. He had already stopped sketching, and his focus is now on us.

Great, Jessie!

Jessie gave me a nervous look, but I only smirked at him.

"Ah! Nothing, Jared. Your mother and I are just talking about something. She told me a joke, and it was so funny, which is why I burst out laughing."

"May I know what joke it is, Dada?"

Jessie laughed. "Oh, it is not for kids, Jared. Do not worry; once you finish your sketches there, Dada will tell you some jokes. Is that alright?"

Jared thought about it for a couple of seconds before he nodded his head.

"Alright, Dada!" Then he goes back to his sketch pad again.

Jessie covered his mouth and chuckled as he took a glance at me. I glared at him and bumped his shoulder.

"Ouch," he mouthed, even though I knew it did not hurt that much.

"Why are you laughing? I told you we are going to the Gala, and you