LOGIN“But, most likely, I can’t accompany you and Jayden there. I’m too busy with the company and can’t take time off.”Laurent said apologetically, “I’ll make the arrangements. Jane will meet you and Jayden there.”Suzy was sad. “Jayden was hoping you could play with him for a few days. The summer vacation is long. You should try to make some time.“It’s okay if you can’t go to Wiltspoon. I’ll bring Jayden there, and maybe he can make a few friends there.”“I’m sorry, Suzy.”Laurent held his wife’s hand. “I’m too busy and hardly have time to be with you and Jayden.“I blame my dad for retiring too soon. Other people’s fathers retire when they’re eighty, but my dad left the company when he wasn’t even fifty. I had to take over the family and company matters.“He brings my mom to travel and doesn’t even come back home more than twice a year. I think he’s scared that I might make him work at the company.”Laurent complained about his father’s early retirement and was now traveling wit
Although Laurent and Jane were twins, Jane had been kidnapped when she was six months old. Laurent had grown up lonely. By the time he found her over twenty years later, they had already missed the period when they could grow up together. Since Laurent had a lonely childhood, he did not want Jayden to have the same experience. Therefore, he was already discussing trying for a second baby with his wife. The gender of the second child did not matter. He simply wanted Jayden to have a sibling. River smiled. “It’s only natural to dote on our children.”“Have some fruit, River.”Suzy served River some fruits. She said, “I won’t be serving desserts because we’ll be having dinner soon. I’m scared you won’t be able to eat dinner after having desserts.”River took some fruits. He did not like sweet things anyway. He could eat desserts if they were served to him, but he did not mind if there were not any either.After they chatted for some time, Rosalie finally arrived. When Rive
Most parents would feel happier receiving compliments about their children than themselves. Laurent grinned. “Your nephews are still young, while mine isn’t. Jayden is four years old and has been attending preschool for two years. He has learned many things.“He’d come back home and tell us that his teacher said they should do things themselves. He started doing what he could on his own and only came to us for help when he couldn’t manage.“He’s playing outside now. I’ll ask him to greet you when he gets tired and comes back.”River smiled. “It’s okay. Jayden can play to his heart’s content. That’s what childhood is all about. In the future, he’ll feel happy whenever he recalls his childhood. There’s no need to register them in too many hobby classes when they’re still in preschool.“Although my sisters-in-law had registered their children in hobby classes, they would have the kids pick one or two of their favorite classes to attend instead of going to too many classes.”“We do
“She’s been busy with work since she arrived in Meadspring. I couldn’t be of help, so I came to visit you first.”Laurent got interested. He asked, “Aren’t you both business competitors?”He had received a call from Suzy saying that the seventh young master of the York family from Wiltspoon would be visiting. Therefore, he had someone investigate River’s latest information urgently. That was how he knew River and Rosalie were competitors in Solville. It would be inappropriate to dig further, as he had some ties with the Yorks, so he only knew general information that the people of Solville were also aware of. “We’re only competitors in business, not in life. Our relationship can change.”River smiled. “To be honest, Rosalie and I admire each other a lot outside of business. It’s rare to meet someone so compatible with me.“I don’t want to give her up. Crest Co. is trying to venture into a new direction. No one will be enemies forever in the business world.”Laurent understood
Laurent entered.River told Rosalie, “The head of the Lafayette family is back. I’ll need to hang up now.”“Okay. I’m almost done with my work and can head over soon.”They ended the call.Just as River was standing and putting his phone back into his pocket, Laurent came to him.“Hi, Mr. Lafayette.”River greeted him with a smile.Laurent returned the smile and said, “You must be River York. You resemble Zachary.”Since River’s and Zachary’s fathers looked alike, it was no surprise that the York cousins would bear some resemblance to each other.River replied, “I do share similar features with my cousins. We’re related by blood after all.”The York brothers shared the same paternal grandparents and had a close relationship with each other.Laurent shook River’s hand and invited him to take a seat. Meanwhile, he took off his black suit jacket and handed it to Suzy.Suzy left after taking it.Moments later, she returned with a cup of tea for her husband.“Have a nice chat
“Are Connor and Chloe having a good time at Wildridge Manor? It's been a while since I last saw them,” Suzy asked about her niece and nephew.Without waiting for River's reply, she continued, “Originally, Jane planned to bring the children back right after summer vacation started, but Laurence and your eldest sister-in-law's nephew—that child is called Sonny, right?“They’d promised to meet during this holiday, and Jane has always respected the children's decisions. Since Laurence wanted to go to Wildridge Manor first, they decided to go there before coming back.”River apologetically said, “I haven’t been home much as I’ve been in Solville all along, too busy with work. I only go back during the Christmas holiday. But I imagine the children are all having a great time.“All six of my older brothers have brought their children back to our ancestral home. The manor is liveliest during winter and summer vacations.”Suzy smiled. “It’s a good thing Old Mrs. York is so tolerant. Small






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