“Dew is George and Harold’s mother. We won’t be going to the Winters family’s mansion anymore, right?”Alden raised his gaze and asked solemnly. Adina pursed her lips. “I don’t think I can face Dew’s sons and remain rational. It’s better if we don’t go there anymore.”“They’re Uncle Duke’s sons.” Alden continued, “He’s special to you, isn’t he?”Adina’s heart skipped a beat.She took a deep breath and said calmly, “He’s not someone special to me. He’s just my working partner, that’s all.”Alden’s phone started vibrating in his pocket. He wiped his hands and took out his phone. Someone had emailed him a document. [Paternity Test Report]He narrowed his eyes as he opened the email. His gaze fell on the last line of text.Although he had expected this, he was still in disbelief. He locked his phone, raised his head, and asked, “Mel has called Uncle Duke ‘daddy’. Mother, have you thought of getting together with him? With that, Mel can call him ‘daddy’ for real, then.”Adin
“Is Harold Winters here?”The rider asked loudly as he stood outside the mansion, holding the thermos lunch box. Harold hurriedly ran over. “That’s me. What’s the matter?”“Here’s your delivery. Please sign here.”The rider handed the box to him and left the winding mountain. Harold brought the box into the mansion and opened the boxes. He took in the familiar scent. Tears streamed down his cheeks uncontrollably. “Oh, Young Master Alden. Why are you crying?” Colin gave Harold a piece of paper. “These are Ms. Daugherty’s food, aren’t they? She cooked buffalo wings, frittata, and salsa salad. These are all your favorite food. Don’t cry. Let’s eat them while they are warm…”Harold said as he sobbed, “Is Auntie Adina really not coming? Why? I miss her? I miss Melody… Boohoo, Mr. Brown, what did I do wrong? Why doesn’t Auntie Adina want me anymore…?”Colin had no idea how to comfort Alden. There was no way he could give him an explanation.Just as he was trying to think of s
Duke shifted his cold gaze to Harold. “Are you telling me what to do?”Harold’s arrogance was quickly suppressed. He mumbled, “It’s your fault. What’s so hard to apologize for?”George frowned. “What did dad do?”Duke wanted to know as well.Harold snorted a little. “Whatever it is, you’re at fault. Auntie Adina wouldn’t be angry at you for no reason!”After that, he turned and climbed on the chair. He started opening the lunch boxes and gobbling up the food. “Hmm! Tasty! This is so delicious! Auntie Adina’s buffalo wings are getting tastier!”He did not care how he looked. He stuffed his mouth with chicken wings like a squirrel. George knew that Harold was a notoriously picky eater. He was now curious to know how tasty the buffalo wings actually were… Harold saw George staring at his lunch box. He hurriedly put his arms around them and said, with his mouth still full, “George, Auntie Adina made this food for me! It’s only enough for one person. Don’t you dare try to e
At the international concert hall in Ascrialia… This was Dew’s last concert abroad. She wore a black silk gown with pearls and gems inlaid on the black fabric. Her dress was sparkling under the chandelier. She sat on the stage, her back straight and poised. Her slender fingers flew over the keys on the piano.She could feel all the audience’s gazes were fixed on her as if she was the center of the world… They gave her a round of applause when her song ended. Dew stood up and bowed. As she slowly looked up, she suddenly felt an intense gaze staring at her.She instantly looked up at the audience and found a familiar face.‘That’s Mrs. Winters, Duke’s mother. I’ve only seen her a couple of times. ‘The first time we met was when George and Harold turned hundred days old. The second time was when we celebrated their twins’ birthday for the first time. ‘I’m sure of it; I’ve not seen Mrs. Winters for three years. What are the odds of us meeting again at the International C
“I want to go to Cairnstan and see its renowned rivers and mountains. But I have been quite occupied recently. I don’t think I can attend your birthday banquet in Sea City, Aunt Mabel.” Catherine said regretfully, “I’ll be opening a counseling center in Sea City soon. By then, I can meet you and Duke to have a meal together.”Dew’s eyelids twitched for a moment. ‘Aunt Mabel? Duke?‘Why does this woman sound like she’s very close with Mrs. Winter and Duke?‘Who’s she?’Dew raised her eyebrow as she looked at Catherine in a composed manner. She then smiled and said, “You can contact me too, once you’ve arrived in Sea City. I can show you the famous scenic landmarks in Sea City, especially Oriental Pearl, where George and Hal like best…”She intentionally mentioned her two sons, seemingly trying to remind Catherine of her position. Catherine’s eyes lit up. “Oh, yes! George and Harold are in Sea City too! Aunt Mabel talks about them every day. I adore them! I must open up my cente
Adina stopped at the entrance of the mansion. Before she got out of her car, she saw Colin standing outside the fence, and Harold was beside him. She pursed her red lips and opened the door. “Auntie Adina…”Harold stood there. He hesitated to move and looked at her with his teary eyes.In the past, whenever he saw her, he would hurriedly run over to her. However, this time, he did not move at all, as if he was afraid of her. Adina felt a sharp pain in her heart. The sour feeling slowly faded away.“Harold, what happened…?”Right after she spoke, Harold interrupted her, “Auntie Adina, can you call me Hal instead…?”There was a hint of yearning in his voice. Adina’s heart finally softened. She sighed and said, “Hal, what are you doing here so late?” “I miss you…” Harold said as tears streamed uncontrollably down his face. “Auntie Adina, you can hit me, or scold me, but you cannot ignore me…”Even with tears streaming down his face uncontrollably, he did not dare to cry
“L-Let’s go back.”Harold opened the car door and went in. He stared out the window blankly. When Adina came out of the kitchen, she could not see Harold anywhere. She then asked, “Where’s Hal?”“He went back,” Alden said softly. Adina frowned. ‘Hal is a very clingy boy. He came all the way here. There’s no way he can go back so fast.”She looked at her well-behaved son. “What did you say to him?”“I just told him the truth.” Harold pursed his lips. “He persistently asked for a reason as to why you’ve ruthlessly abandoned him. It’s their fault from the beginning.”Adina became quiet. She then sighed and said, “Go play with your sister. I’ll cook.”After driving on the road for twenty minutes, Harold came back to the Winters family’s mansion. He pushed the door open and ran into the mansion. Colin could feel something odd about him. He hurriedly exited the car and went after him. George, who always came back late, was sitting in the living room, reading some document
“What are you two arguing about?”Duke massaged the space between his eyebrows as he went and sat on the couch. Harold bit his lower lip and complained, “Daddy, do you know why Auntie Adina no longer comes to our house? It’s because George secretly schemed against her company, and she’s worried that he’ll hurt Mel. That’s why she doesn’t want to come to our house anymore!”Duke frowned. ‘It has been almost a month since George’s attack on the official website of LaStar Technology Corporation, and Adina long knew about it. Why is she only upset now, after such a long lapse?‘Perhaps Trent is right. Adina is jealous.‘She’s jealous that Dew and me used to be together.‘I’m extremely occupied these days. I don’t have time to think of a solution for this matter. Once I’m done with my corporation’s matter, I’ll think of a way.’‘Tomorrow is the third appraisal meeting of Project A-F. I need to think of something to explain to that woman clearly without causing a huge scene…’ “Da