This time Esmae didn't say anything, but frowned. Arthur's words were right actually and though she didn't want to admit it, she did worry about what Spencer would do to Theodore. After all, Theodore was

Arthur's son.

Seeing Esmae's hesitation, Sophie spoke up,

"Esmae, even though Edwin and I have a grudge with you, we used to be friends. I'm sure you know our personalities and ways of dealing with people. If you're willing to let Teddy go back to the Davis family, we'll protect him from Spencer. At the very least, we won't let him suffer."

Esmae was still silent.

"Esmae, knowing Spencer, it won't be long before he offers to take Teddy in. What are you going to do about it?" Chris asked Esmae timely.

"I'm not going to let him take Teddy away!" Esmae answered positively. Spencer was too petty to be serious about Theodore. She couldn't let Theodore get hurt!

When Esmae said this, it meant that she agreed with Arthur's words, and there was hope among the people, but Esmae said it anyway,

"But I won't let you take Teddy away too! I'll take care of him myself!"

"Esmae," Sophie said, and her eyes and words were so tender,

"Kids need someone close to them. Lucia chooses Spencer, and Teddy can't live with them. Why not compromise and let Teddy live with his father? You just saw how much Teddy misses his dad, and even though the kid is quiet, he knows everything..."

Hearing Sophie's words, Esmae thought back to the way Theodore had just looked at her in Arthur's arms. Children had natural affinity to their parents. Even though she had brought him up, and when she had given Arthur a hard time, the child will still subconsciously favor him. Although Esmae was not reconciled, she can not deny the blood ties.

"Esmae, if you really can't make up your mind, give Lucia a call and ask her if she's willing to hand over Teddy to Arthur. If even Lucia is willing, there's no reason for us to stop her." Chris spoke up again in time, each time hitting Esmae's most tangled point.

The Davis family looked at Chris gratefully. Sophie responded, "Esmae, we beg you, please call Lucia. If Lucia doesn't want to do it, we'll leave right away."

For some reason, Sophie believed Lucia would agree.

Esmae thought for a moment and finally agreed, in anticipation. She said,

"Yes, I'll call Lucia right now, but if she says no, after that, you can't talk about it!"

"Yes, I promise," Arthur said at once.

Esmae glanced at Arthur, told a maid to get her phone, called Lucia in front of everyone, and put her on speaker.

After a long wait, Lucia picked up the phone, and a clear voice came through,

"Esmae."

"Lucia, are you still in Miami?" Esmae asked, seeing the change in Arthur's eyes at the sound of Lucia's voice.

"Yes, I'm still there. It might be a few days," replied Lucia.

"How is your engagement trip with Spencer?" Esmae asked again.

Lucia on the other end of the line paused for a few seconds, wondered why Esmae was asking the obvious question, and then asked, "Why are you asking me this all of a sudden? You know..." Esmae interrupted Lucia before she could finish her words. "Arthur's whole family is here," she said quickly.

At the mention of Arthur's name, Lucia fell silent again. It was a long time before she asked in a low voice, "What are they doing at home?"

"Arthur came over to take Teddy away and I turn on the speaker. You can decide if you want to agree or not." Esmae was afraid that Lucia would say something, so she reminded her that she had turned on the speaker.

"I agree," Lucia replied, almost at the end of Esmae's words, without a second's hesitation.

This time it was Esmae who was silent. She looked up at the Davis, who was already elated, "Won't you reconsider?"

"Esmae, Spencer is not a right father for Teddy, and everyone knows it," Lucia said bluntly.

"Are you sure?" Esmae asked again. She just didn't want to see the Davis get what they wanted.

"I'm sure. Let Arthur raise Teddy. Spencer said that he doesn't know how to get along with Teddy. After all, their identities are very awkward. You just need to make an agreement with him on how to visit Teddy. Don't hesitate about anything else," Lucia replied softly. owns this text.

"All right," said Esmae, who knew the truth. She understood why Lucia had given up the kid. She had pushed her too hard. This time, she was willing to compromise,

"Then come back tomorrow with Spencer and get the paperwork done."

Esmae deliberately mentioned Spencer and let Lucia bring him along so that Arthur can see them together and give up completely.

"OK, we'll go back tomorrow, Esmae. I'll hang up first." Lucia said nothing more and hung up quickly.

"You heard her. Lucia has agreed. Can you leave now?" As soon as Esmae put down her phone, she coldly dismissed Arthur and the others.

"I'm taking Teddy with me." Arthur didn't change his mind.

"What more do you want from me than to let you keep Teddy?" Esmae raised her eyebrows.

Sophie stopped Arthur before he could say anything. "Arthur, let Teddy spend another night with Esmae. I'm sure she won't go back on her word."

Esmae glanced at Sophie and turned away in displeasure. Should she be cited for her credibility?

"Well, in that case, let Teddy stay here tonight, but we'd like to stay with Teddy a little longer. Wouldn't that be all right?" Arthur stood up and asked Esmae.

Esmae was silent. Chris replied, "You can go upstairs and find Teddy. Have lunch here later."

"Thanks for the invite, Mr. Brown, but we have some work to do, so we won't be bothering you," Edwin said, standing up. He knew Esmae wouldn't keep them, and he didn't want to. Chris got Edwin's meaning and took one look at Esmae and said, "All right, I'll have someone take you up to Teddy."

Finishing his words, Chris asked a maid to take Edwin and his family upstairs.