After being stunned for a while, Freya gave Ryan a thumbs up in admiration. “As expected of Young Master Ryan. Even the hotpot you eat is of high class and quality. I’m so lucky to be able to have this.”“And so?”Ryan looked up with his dark eyes that were filled with amusement. “You said you were going to treat me to a meal when I helped you last time. Yet, I’m the one treating you now. Say, how many meals do you owe me?”“You can take note of it. It’s hard for me to move around now, but I’ll return those favors slowly after I recover.”Freya had felt pressured in the past. However, perhaps it was because she owed Ryan too many favors that she eventually did not feel pressured about it anymore.Then, she eagerly took her spoon and continued scooping more vegetables from the hotpot.Ryan blocked her spoon. “What?” Freya glared at him with her big eyes, which looked as if they were whining. “Stopping someone from getting good food is more despicable than standing in the way of
“Yes, I am flat-chested from the start.” Ryan raised his eyebrows. “You’re my family now, so you’re flat-chested too, right? Don’t put yourself down as well.”Freya could not tolerate it anymore and cursed. “You’re ignorant. I’m a C cup.”“Is a C cup big? I wouldn’t know anyway,” Ryan replied as he cleared the rubbish on the table.“Don’t pretend to be innocent,” Freya said instinctively. “Men nowadays mature at a young age. You can’t possibly still be a…”Ryan raised his head. His bright eyes stared into hers. “Is that weird?”“...”F*ck. Did she just find out some breaking news?However, thinking about it, it seemed normal. Rodney was still a virgin even though he was 30 years old.Freya used to think it was rare, and she even felt touched. In the end, it was all b*llshit. A man turning bad had nothing to do with the age he lost his virginity.“Uh… It’s not weird.” Freya felt like her brain could not keep up with her mouth, and some awkward words blurted out of her. “Anywa
“Alright. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have joked about you having big boobs and no brain.”Ryan crouched beside Freya. He spoke to her while staring at Dani, “Although you’re usually clumsy, you’re quite smart when it comes to your job. Look, you’ve developed so many bottles and tubs of things. I wouldn’t be able to do it if it were me. I admired researchers like you the most when I was young.”Freya’s lips curved into a smile at the praise. However, she quickly suppressed it. “I’m not a researcher at all. I just deal with cosmetics.”“What’s wrong with cosmetics? It can make everyone prettier. Wow, if it weren’t for remarkable researchers like you, there'd be many weather-beaten faces in this world. It’s you people who make the world more beautiful.”Ryan suddenly turned his head around, and his dark eyes blinked playfully at Freya.When Freya met his eyes, she unconsciously raised her hand and slapped his shoulder lightly. “You’re exaggerating.”“I’m not exaggerating. I respect ea
“Oh, you…” Wendy once again lamented losing such a good daughter-in-law. “But my back has been doing well lately. I just have a headache from being pissed off and annoyed by a lot of things.”Freya thought that if she were to have a son like Rodney, she would not only have a headache. She would even have high blood pressure and brain hemorrhage.…Saturday was Ryan’s day off. At 9:00 a.m., the driver drove the business car to a children’s photo studio in Canberra.Freya did not ask which photo studio it was as she believed in Ryan’s competence.She only found out that the photo studio was situated among the villas near the esplanade when they arrived. The interior design was exquisite, and there were many styles for children’s photoshoots. There were also all types of designs of children’s clothing, which were all brand new. “This place must be expensive. How much is it? I’ll transfer the money to you…”Freya spoke to Ryan while the employee had gone to pour them a cup of tea
Hus…Freya’s pretty face twitched slightly. “He’s not my husband…”“Oh, then he’s your boyfriend, right?” Upon realizing that she had misspoken, the facilitator covered her mouth, feeling flustered.“...”Freya was speechless. Did Ryan and her look like they were intimate? “He’s my brother.”“...I’m sorry.”The facilitator’s face flushed red. All she knew was that the people who came to take photos today were of important status. Her boss had given them instructions personally, but she was unclear who was coming. “I really couldn’t tell because he looks around your age, and he’s patient and experienced with the child too. I’ve been working in this industry for so long. It’s rare to see dads who are much more patient than us, facilitators. He must be married, right? Your brother’s wife must be a really happy woman.”Freya laughed. “He’s not married yet…”“Really?” The facilitator felt even more embarrassed. “Okay. I’ve said the wrong thing again.”“You’re not completely wrong
Ryan felt that he should not scare Freya off.“What are you laughing at?” Freya was baffled.“Nothing.” Ryan yawned as soon as he answered.At that, Freya quickly said, “Get some rest now. You must be worn out today. Even I feel worn out just by watching the photoshoot from the side. Forget it. We’ll take photos of Dani with a mobile phone next time. After all, she can’t stand the photoshoots, and it’s tiring for us.”“You can’t say that. Spending time with children is supposed to be tiring yet joyful. We just need to put more effort into the photoshoot. When she grows up and looks at these photos, she’ll be very happy.”Ryan said gently, “I have a five-year-old nephew who enjoys flipping through the photos that his mom took of him when he was a baby. My cousin made an album of his photos and did a few photoshoots for him. My nephew always takes out the album and flips through it. Every time I visit him, he’ll take it out and share it with me, and he’ll smile every time he looks a
Before dinner was served, Freya sat in the lounge and watched Ryan, Carson, and a few others play snooker since she had difficulty moving around. When it was almost time for dinner, Jessica returned. She was wearing lipstick, a pair of pearl earrings, and a long woolen coat. Given her tall figure, she exuded a cold aura. Yet, she still looked mature and sexy.The dining room fell quiet for a moment. After all, everyone was under no illusion about the changes that had taken place within the Snow family recently — that Jessica had forced Old Master Snow to grant her power despite his old age.“Freya, here’s the gift I bought for Dani.” Jessica handed her an exquisitely wrapped square box. “It’s a mini robot, and it’s quite fun to play with.”“Thanks.”Freya was grateful. At this point, she was sincerely grateful to Jessica. “Jessica, have a seat.”“Jessica, you’re looking more like a superwoman. Although work is important, you shouldn’t neglect your relationships too. Do you need
“Why? I don’t even have the right to return to the Snow family’s house after I’ve been kicked out of Snow Corporation, huh?” Rodney darted an indifferent look at Freya, who remained seated in the wheelchair. She was dressed in a light yellow sweater, which matched her skin. Under the crystal clear lamp, she looked like she was glowing.Meanwhile, Ryan was silently sitting beside her like a keeper.A hint of grimness flashed across his eyes, and his handsome face tensed up.Jason said with a deep voice, “We’re not stopping you from returning…”“If that’s the case, why didn’t anyone inform me about my daughter’s 100-day celebration when all the relatives are here?”Rodney raised his volume, his angry eyes darting at Freya. “Freya, we have gotten a divorce, but my child will always have my blood. You’re in no position to strip me of the right to see her.”Freya frowned while Wendy promptly leaped to her feet and explained, “Freya isn’t stopping you from seeing Dani. I was just worri