When did he say that he wanted to treat Adina to a meal?However, since Harold had mentioned it, he would appear stingy about paying for a meal if he denied it.Duke nodded and nonchalantly said, “If you’re free, please come to the Winters family villa for dinner.”As soon as he said that, Adina noticed a bright glint in Melody’s eyes.She still had not figured out why her daughter liked Duke so much.After Melody called Duke “Dad” the other day, she no longer spoke.Adina actually hoped that Melody could spend more time with Duke, but she was also worried that if they spent too much time together, Melody would keep calling him “Dad.”At that time, she would feel awkward.When Mr. Brown noticed how silent Adina was, he thought that she did not want to go, so he immediately spoke to help. “Ms. Daugherty, the chef bought some fresh prawns and crabs early in the morning. He even bought some chicken to make some chicken soup. I guess the soup should be ready by now. Having some chi
Dew was furious.She was the young masters’ mother in the Winters family. She was the future mistress of the Winters family. How could Adina replace her and stand beside Duke?Why was she the one being kicked out?“Ms. Daugherty, the young master has just recovered, so he can’t go through an emotional episode. Please leave for now.” Mr. Brown bowed slightly while he advised her respectfully.Dew looked at Duke.That man did not look at her at all.If she continued to stay there, it would make her more embarrassed.When Dew thought about it, she turned around and left, while Mr. Brown quickly followed her.Adina turned around slightly and stared at Dew’s back.Mr. Brown was unexpectedly respectful toward Dew as if he was facing his master.But Adina also could not be bothered with it.She bent down, carried Harold, and gently said, “Harold, it was wrong of you to act like that.”After Dew left, Harold transformed from a furious lion cub to an obedient kitten. He blinked and
Alden slowly sized the Winters family up before he pursed his lips and asked, “Uncle Duke, is Harold’s brother at home?”“He’s at the office. He’ll be back later,” Duke said nonchalantly.Alden nodded. He walked up to a book rack, took a book, and flipped through it.Adina, on the other hand, glanced at the kitchen. The servants were preparing to cook, so it was crowded there. It would be better for her to cook the pasta later.She casually sat down on the couch, but she realized that Duke was sitting across from her.Two of the kids were upstairs, while Alden was reading a book. Only the two of them “had nothing to do” in the living room.Adina felt awkward for some reason.She glanced around before she saw the piano at the corner of the living room. She finally knew what to do. She smiled faintly and asked, “Mr. Winters, can I play the piano?”Duke nodded indifferently. “Yes.”He stared at Adina in surprise. Did this woman also play the piano?Adina walked over.She presse
“Mel, don’t you like Barbie dolls either?”Harold looked troubled as he frowned.Guessing Melody’s thoughts was even harder than solving a mathematics question.He sighed. “Let’s sneak out and play. We can’t let Dad find out.”Melody obediently went downstairs with him.Harold held her hand and passed by the bottom of the stairs.Just as they took a few steps, Melody stopped moving.Compared with playing the slides, she preferred playing the piano.Mr. Albert had given her new homework yesterday, and she had yet to practice.Therefore, the little girl swung Harold’s hand away and sat in front of the piano.The elegant sound of the piano echoed.Harold’s eyes lit up. “Wow! Mel, you can play the piano. It sounds awesome! I’ve never heard such a melodious song.”The sound of the piano finally broke the awkwardness in the living room.Duke turned around.A girl in a pink dress was sitting at the piano next to the staircase.She sat up straight, and her long, fair fingers pre
Dew had heard the sounds of a piano before her car stopped.There was only one piano in the Winters family villa, and it was the one she had bought. Who was touching her piano?Dew pushed the car door open, got out, and quickly walked to the living room’s entrance.She glanced around the main door and the living room before seeing a pink figure sitting in front of the piano.The figure looked exactly like Adina.How could that b*tch’s daughter play her piano?Before Dew realized it, she had already rushed into the living room and pushed Melody away.Melody was playing the piano. Her fingers swept over the keys quickly, and she was so close…. so close to figuring out which part had gone wrong.But at that moment, a strong breeze blew over.It completely lifted her.One second she was sitting on the high bench, and the next, she had unexpectedly fallen.The bench was for adults, so it was tall. When Melody hit the ground, she screamed in pain.“You little b*stard! How dare yo
Dew felt a cold shiver run down her spine.Her tears fell nonstop like the water in a flowing river.“You slapped me, but I’m not crying. Why are you crying?” Harold’s voice was full of hatred. “If you want to keep crying, just get out!”Dew forced herself to stop crying.She bit her bottom lip and stared at Duke as she tried to explain. “I don’t like people touching my things without my permission. I bought this piano for $3,000,000, and it’s unique in the city. I was afraid that the kid would break my piano, so I pushed her away. Who knew she would be so weak? I really didn’t intend for it to turn out like this.”She should not have explained herself because once she did that, Duke’s expression became colder.He looked down and curled his fingers gently. “I also don’t like people invading my house without my permission.”“Mr. Brown, send our guest away!” he shouted reproachfully.Dew widened her eyes. “Duke, are you chasing me out? Why? Is it because of this little bast*rd?”
Dew soon regretted what she said.Unfortunately, there was no way for her to take back her words now. She had to pluck up her courage to stare Duke in the eyes.The man’s black and dark eyes were harsh.He curled his lips into a sneer. “You wanted to give birth to them, and you did. Now, you want to take them away as you wish. What is the Winters family to you?”Dew relented again. “Duke, I gave birth to George and Harold after a ten-month pregnancy. You said that I was always welcome to the Winters family villa, and I could come over whenever I miss the boys. But you’re chasing me out right now. I… I’m really scared that I won’t be able to see the boys anymore.”“Your biggest mistake was calling Melody a little b*stard.” Duke raised his voice coldly. “Mr. Brown, why are you still standing there? Why aren’t you bringing her out?”Mr. Brown nodded and stood in front of Dew. “Ms. Daugherty, if you don’t cooperate and leave, I’ll have to get the bodyguards to throw you out.”Dew wa
Melody had been different from other children since birth.People always said that daughters were sweethearts, but Melody was not the affectionate type. She never cried or made a fuss, and she rarely asked for a hug.This was the first time that Melody had taken the initiative to climb on Adina over the past year.Naturally, her daughter was more important than another person’s child.Adina carried Melody and softly asked, “Mel, what’s wrong?”The little girl hugged Adina’s neck without answering.Duke walked over and softly said, “I’m sorry. I wasn’t paying attention.”Adina narrowed her eyes. “What happened?”“Aunt Adina, that witch bullied Mel!” Harold said angrily. “Luckily, I responded quickly. I shielded Mel, or else, Mel’s face would have been swollen!”He stood up straight, feeling proud. “I’m a man, and I’m her brother. I said I would protect Mel. Aren’t I amazing, Aunt Adina?”Adina stroked his head. “Thank you, Harold.”She was smiling, but her eyes were cold.Sh