Chapter 7 Nathan bent down to the little boy , smiling , touching his face a perfect miniature of his own . Cooper chattered excitedly about preschool while Claire looked on with a gentle smile . The picture perfect Greenwich family . When Cooper reached up for a hug , Nathan stepped back smoothly . Cooper , weve discussed this . The little boys lower lip trembled . Why can all my friends at Greenwich Academy hug their daddies but I cant ? I dont even drink milk anymore ! Nathan gave Claire a cold look . She quickly stepped in , her voice soft . Daddy has to go back to work , sweetheart . Dont * fuss . Why does Daddy always work at night ? Claire hesitated , then whispered to Nathan : Cant you stay ? Just this once ? His face darkened . If she comes to the office again , you leave the building immediately . If you appear in front of her again accidentally or not you know the consequences . He checked his Patek Philippe , pulled on his Brunello coat , and strode out . 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