Valeria arched a brow. "How do you even know about my period? Are you a creep?"

Hutton remained composed. "As your assistant, it's my job to track these things and make sure you're well taken care of."

Valeria rolled her eyes. "My periods are all over the place." "ALL the more reason to avoid iced water," Hutton pressed.

"Who do you think you are, bossing me around?" Valeria snapped.

“Just your assistant, looking out for you," he replied calmly.

Valeria was at a loss for words.

Observing Hutton persistently urge Valeria to sip the herbal brew as she dodged it unsuccessfully, Tilda couldn't suppress a grin.

Their lively exchange had a warmth she envied, so different from the unspoken tension between her and Lyndon.

She made up her mind to travel to Betton on Sunday for a heartfelt talk with him.

In Betton, after the Fernandez family settled back home, Brea pressed Lyndon to see a doctor.

Lyndon reassured her, "Mom, Dad's already booked me for a full check-up tomorrow. I'll take care of it then."

He was well aware of his own health and felt additional tests were unnecessary, but to calm his parents' fears, he agreed to go through with them.

Brea, after a brief pause, responded, "Alright, head upstairs and take it easy. Don't push yourself."

"I'm off to the office with Dad now. I'm perfectly fine, don't worry," Lyndon added, reassuring her further.

"Dad, your work seems endless. Your well-being is the key to your success. You must prioritize your health," Sheldon said gently, his voice filled with concern.

Lyndon looked down, a quiet warmth glowing in his eyes.

He reached out and playfully tousled Sheldon's hair. "I hear you, my boy. So, are you joining me at the office today, or staying home with Brea?"

Sheldon was his son by blood, and Lyndon was determined to raise him closely, guiding him in his own way from a young age.

After a brief pause, Sheldon replied thoughtfully, "Mom told me to keep an eye on you, so I'll come to the office. I'll spend the evening with Brea."

Lyndon grinned and nodded, unsurprised by Sheldon's choice.

Like himself as a child, Sheldon was eager to explore new experiences.

Observing their tender exchange, Brea offered a few words of caution, her heart heavy with a pang of sorrow.

They looked so much like a true father and son, despite Sheldon not being Lyndon's biological child.

Barnes, seeing Lyndon prepare to take Sheldon to the office, raised no objections.