They hadn't known each other for that long, so why were they being so familiar with each other?

She drew in a sharp breath, then turned in her heel and headed to Sheldon's room.

Tilda found the little boy reading a picture book.

He perked up when he heard her come in, and called out to her in a sweet voice. "Tilda!"

"Hello, there." She picked him up and carried him to the small couch.

She settled him on her lap before examining the bruises on his face for the umpteenth time.

Thinking of what Lyndon had said, she smoothed Sheldon's hair and asked, “Do you hate reading?"

The boy shook his head. "No, I Like reading!"

His round eyes were practically sparkling with zeal. "Then, how about playing computer games?"

Sheldon moved his lips, but said nothing. She could tell that the answer was a yes.

Boys generally preferred playing games. It was rare to see a boy be so keen on reading.

But Tilda had raised Sheldon according to her own preferences. She was a bookworm, so she had taught him to read at an early age.

In doing so, she failed to remember that Sheldon was a boy, and that his interests might lie on something more adventurous and thrilling.

Tilda felt a little disheartened. she was disappointed with herself.

“Don't be sad, Tilda," the little boy rushed to comfort her. “I don't like playing on the computer at all. I only Like reading.”

Tilda was touched by his concern. She tousled his hair and gave him a tender smile. “What are you saying? You can do whatever you want.

You can read and play computer games, you don't have to choose. But if you play, you should only do it for an hour at a time, or you will hurt your eyes. You don't want to be stuck wearing glasses Like me, do you?"

Hearing this, Sheldon's adorable face broke into a grin. "Okay! Tilda, you're the most beautiful woman with glasses in the world!"

She chuckled and lightly pinched his cheek. "Aren't you a sweet talker? I remember you calling me a computer idiot behind my back, though."

Sheldon giggled. “Don't be mad at me, Tilda. It was a slip of the tongue! I won't say it again."