Unsure if it were her imagining things, she felt that Xander’s attitude toward her now differed from before.“I won’t regret it. Young Master Xander, if you still wish to cooperate with our research institute. I’ll do my best to cooperate.”She tried to put away her concern about Xander’s change in attitude and assured Xander with a smile.Xander lifted his teacup and said, “Let’s toast with tea instead of wine for our future cooperation in the new project.”Rosalie raised her cup and clinked it with his.After that, they briefly discussed the research project and decided on the starting time and the time when Lancer Corporation would provide the medicinal herbs of the agreed quantity to the research institute.By the time they had finished their discussion, it was evening.Rosalie excused herself and looked at the time. It was time for the kids to get off school.When Linda called to ask if she needed to pick up the kids from kindergarten, Rosalie refused her offer.She had b
Rosalie’s life was starting to get back on track, while Byron’s was still a little messed up.In the evening, after dealing with Lawrence Corporation’s work that had piled up these days, Byron pondered if he should visit Rosalie’s place. However, he received a call from his mother, asking him to head home soon.Upon hearing his mother’s displeased tone through the phone, Byron’s forehead puckered. Instead of heading to Rosalie’s place, he decided to head back to Lawrence Manor.Just as he entered the manor, he saw Melody sitting on the sofa.“What are you doing here?” he frowned and asked.Melody turned around and reprimanded, “I wouldn’t even have known that you were back if I didn’t visit your place.”Byron and Rosalie did not mention to anyone that they went abroad.Melody had come looking for her son to get an explanation for that matter, but he was not at home for days.Every time she mentioned Rosalie and the two boys, Byron brushed her off and cut off the call.Melody h
Melody did not think she was doing anything wrong. She was only thinking on behalf of the Lawrence family. On the contrary, Byron was getting more and more insensible.Then, she looked at her son expectantly, hoping he would understand.Unexpectedly, Byron still looked at her indifferently and did not change his mind. “Most of Lawrence Corporation’s success today is because of me. So, it’s my choice to choose who I should distribute the assets.”As long as the boys were capable, he would not mind handing Lawrence Corporation to them.Melody could barely catch her breath upon hearing this.“Moreover, they’re so young. Don’t you think it’s too early to worry about this now?” Byron glanced at his mother.Melody wanted to continue to persuade Byron, but he interrupted her. “As for you, you’re getting old and don’t have to meddle with all these anymore. I can deal with my own matters. If you have so much leisure time, why don’t you go on a trip with Dad? It would be good for your heal
Benedict knitted his eyebrows together and sounded helpless.“I’ve told you before that you should let him handle his own marriage. Children and grandchildren have their lives. We don’t have to interfere so much.”Melody disapproved of Benedict’s perception. “No, I can’t just let him be. Is his marriage his matter? It would be fine if he’s marrying some other woman, but…“Of all people, he wants to marry that Jacobs woman who even has two brats!”Benedict could see Melody was displeased with Rosalie. However, he still spoke to her patiently, “No matter who Byron marries, it’s his matter. He’s an adult. We can’t interfere with everything he does.”Melody refused to give in and continued complaining, “If he had married Wendy years ago, it wouldn’t have ended like this.”Then, she glanced at her husband beside her and blamed him for it. “It’s your fault for letting him do as he wishes. That’s why he dragged on his marriage with Wendy until today.”“Facts have proved that Wendy isn’
Benedict was puzzled. “Why? You’re Estie’s grandmother. Why wouldn’t she let you visit Estie? Is there any misunderstanding between you and her?”Melody sighed sadly. “What misunderstanding can there be? She has had a grudge against me since she left six years ago. After she returned, I tried to get Wendy to marry Byron and restricted her from meeting Byron. I guess she hates me because of that.”With that, she lowered her head and leaned her upper body on Benedict’s arm as if she had been suffering from grievances.“She hasn’t got back together with Byron, yet she’s already treating me like this. What should I do if she marries Byron one day? Will she stop me from visiting my son and granddaughter?”Benedict knew nothing about the previous conflicts between the two.His first reaction was to try to settle the problem upon hearing his wife’s words.“There must have been a misunderstanding between you two. Just talk it out.”He believed his son would never fall for a woman who wa
Byron did not expect his father to want to meet Estelle so soon.After hanging up the call, Byron looked at the time. It was still early. He wanted to call Rosalie to tell her about it, but after pondering, he headed downstairs with his coat.Downstairs, Mrs. Zora had prepared dinner. When she saw Byron, she said, “Sir, dinner is ready.”Byron paused and said, “You can have dinner. I won’t be eating at home tonight.”Before Mrs. Zora could process what he had just said, he strode out of the manor.Upon seeing Byron leaving, she was a little puzzled but soon realized what he meant.Who else could make Byron go out with such an expression and leave the house in a hurry?Byron was going to Rosalie’s place again! He must be having dinner there that night....When she heard the doorbell, Rosalie had just finished cooking dinner and was taking the kids to a table.She put down her cutlery, got up, and looked at the intercom. She froze momentarily when she saw the person on the scr
Rosalie took the plates and cutlery to the kitchen. She thought the matter was serious and wanted to talk to Byron about it in her study.Unexpectedly, when she turned around, she saw Byron standing outside the kitchen, folding his sleeves.Before she realized what he was up to, he was already in the kitchen, lookng like he was in his house. He took the plates she had washed and wiped them.Rosalie was startled to see him do house chores.That gave her the illusion that they were a married couple who had lived together for years.Moreover, seeing President Lawrence doing household chores in the kitchen was unbelievable.It shocked her to see that.Byron casually stated his intention to visit her, “My dad said he wants to pick Estie up from kindergarten tomorrow.”Rosalie snapped out of her thoughts and said, “You…”She remembered Byron had told her that if his parents wanted to meet Estelle, they had to ask for his permission.Byron said, “I agreed to his request. He seems to
Noticing that Rosalie was still in a daze, Byron could not control his hand touching her cheek.“You...”After being stunned for a few seconds, Rosalie snapped out of it and felt embarrassed.Byron had constantly sneak attacked her when they were abroad, and Rosalie later understood what made him do that.However, she did nothing this time, yet that man still…Byron looked at her innocently. “Sorry, I couldn’t help it.”Rosalie glared at him upon hearing his excuse, but she could say nothing about it. All she could do was turn around as if nothing had happened and put the plates back in the cabinet.They spent some time washing dishes. The little ones clung to Byron for some time when they came out, and he played with them.Only when it was late at night did he get into his car and head home.Rosalie and the kids watched him leave.Back in the villa, Rosalie looked at Lucian and Nox, who lay in bed, and headed back to her bedroom to tuck Estelle into bed.“Estie, is it okay