Cassie looked down awkwardly. “I see…” Sitting next to her, Rose also appeared disappointed and sighed. “Cassie made you dinner, yet you’re being dismissive!” She had hoped that this dinner would bring the two of them closer. However, Aiden remained unimpressed, and his face was as cold as ever. “Next time, don’t bother, Cassie. We have a chef at home.” He was clearly trying to say that it was not her place to cook for him. The sadness on Cassie’s face became more evident. She clenched her fists and bit her lower lip. Meanwhile, Rose was annoyed. “What’s with that tone? Can’t you see that she made this specially for you? You’re really inconsiderate. I don’t know whom you took after.” She then patted Cassie on the shoulder and comforted her, “Don’t take it to heart, Cassie.” Cassie nodded and managed to force a smile. “It’s fine, Mrs. Lewis. “Since Aiden has already eaten, let’s just leave it at that.” Pleased with Cassie’s demeanor, Rose said with a smile, “You’re
Night rarely fell ill. The fright during the day likely caused his sudden fever. Meanwhile, the evening’s rain probably made him catch a cold due to the drop in temperature. Amy held her son and grew increasingly worried as time ticked by. She held Night tightly and was afraid to be careless even for a moment. Despite taking the medicine, Night’s temperature kept rising. Her home lacked the necessary medical equipment to deal with this, and she knew that she could not wait any longer. They struggled until it was finally 6 a.m. and the sun had somewhat risen. Amy put on a coat and dressed Night before rushing him to the hospital. “Doctor, please check on my son. He’s had a high fever since last night…” The doctor took Night and reassured her, “Okay. Don’t worry.” In the hospital ward, Night quietly lay in bed and received an IV drip. After much effort, his fever finally subsided. Amy sat beside the bed and held her son’s hand tightly. Her eyes were filled with indescri
In the evening, Amy started cooking in the kitchen. Aiden wanted to help, but Amy had other ideas.“Mr. Lewis, if you really want to help, it’s best if you just sit down.” Looking serious in her apron, Amy left no room for argument. Aiden recognized the truth in her words and could not retort. So, he sat on the couch and watched her bustle about. A rare and unfamiliar feeling stirred within him. About an hour later, delicious aromas began wafting from the kitchen. Soon, an array of food was brought to the table. Aiden was genuinely impressed. In such a short time, Amy had prepared several dishes, including a soup made with medicinal herbs. It was very lavish. Sensing Aiden’s gaze, Amy rubbed her hands together and felt somewhat embarrassed. “It’s just simple home cooking, Mr. Lewis. I hope you don’t mind.” Aiden shook his head. “How could I?” It had been a long time since he had experienced such a homely feeling. With that, the group sat down to eat. Although these wer
All of a sudden, Amy felt as if her intelligence had been insulted. She had once assembled the Lego set with Star, and it had taken her a long time to figure it out using instructions and diagrams. Yet, Aiden had glanced at it just once and mastered it immediately. His speed and precision were astounding. “Mr. Lewis, what you’ve built looks so beautiful. You’re so amazing.” Star filled the room with her delightful praise. The cozy scene unfolded as time quickly passed by. Before they knew it, it was already 8 p.m. Usually, the kids went to bed by 9:30 p.m. after their bath. It was getting late. Amy approached to intervene. “Okay, Star, that’s enough for today. It’s getting late, and you still need to take a bath.” “Mr. Lewis has been playing with you for quite a while now. He must be tired too.” Hearing this, Star reluctantly began to put away the toys. “Mr. Lewis, can you play with me again next time?” She blinked at him, and there was a glint of reluctance in her
Amy felt a sense of accomplishment as she finished planting all the herbs. She rarely took out her phone but decided to snap a photo and shared it on social media with the caption. [Looking forward to the results!] Immediately, a notification popped up—Aiden had liked her post. Seeing Aiden’s profile flash across her screen, Amy was slightly startled. Nevertheless, she smiled. She never thought that someone as busy as Mr. Lewis would engage with her on social media. She promptly opened a chat box and sent him a message. [I didn’t expect someone as busy as you to be scrolling through social media.] [I just happened to see it. Besides, it wouldn’t hurt to give it a like. I just finished a call with a client. How is everything going on your end?] Aiden quickly replied. [That’s true. Thank you, Mr. Lewis, for arranging help. It would have taken a few more days without them.] Amy nodded as she replied back. Caring for the herbs was not difficult, but it required meticulous attention
Amy did not hesitate and immediately responded, “I’m free!” She had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and she felt a rush of excitement. She hung up and quickly grabbed her bag. Then, she put on her coat and headed out the door. When she arrived at Lewis Corporation’s building, Nolan was already waiting for her downstairs. Upon seeing her, he rushed forward and greeted her, “Miss Green.” He then said, “Let’s go. I’ll take you up.” Amy smiled and nodded. “Thank you, Nolan.” She followed Nolan directly to the office where Aiden and the lawyer were seated. It looked like they were sorting through some documents. As soon as Aiden saw Amy, he said, “You’re just in time.” The lawyer then handed some documents over to Amy. “Miss Green, the two houses are now under your name, and the property rights have been transferred to you. Here are the documents. You can take a look at them.” Amy was surprised by their efficiency. She took the documents and trembled when
Since Cassie’s gaze was on her, Amy started to feel self-conscious. She wondered if she had somehow come between them. Suppressing her thoughts, she nodded at Cassie before walking away with Aiden. As they departed, Cassie stood frozen. Her heart was in turmoil, and her blood ran cold. She had known Aiden for a long time, but she had never seen him with a woman before. Although their interaction was brief, she could see that his demeanor toward Amy was different from his demeanor toward her. As such, confusion and doubt filled her heart. Clenching her fists, Cassie’s face turned pale as she wondered about the nature of their relationship. At this moment, Nolan exited the office, and Cassie quickly called out to him, “Nolan.” Nolan nodded in acknowledgment. “Miss Jackson, what can I do for you?” With her mind in disarray, Cassie directly asked, “The lady with Mr. Lewis earlier, is she a client of the company?” Nolan shook his head. “No, she’s not.” “Who is she then?
Aiden nodded. “Alright. I’ll drive you there.” However, Amy shook her head. “It’s okay. I can take a cab. You have work to do, so don’t worry about me.” When she visited Lewis Corporation in the morning, Amy saw everyone deeply engaged in their work. That alone told her how busy Aiden must be on a regular basis. Even so, Aiden remained firm. “It’s no trouble. I’ll take you.” He then called Nolan over. As they approached the car, Aiden urged her, “Miss Green, please get in.” Since he was insistent, Amy did not protest further and followed him. Upon arriving at the villa, she went straight to the garden to check on the newly planted herbs. Meanwhile, Aiden headed to the second-floor study. The study overlooked the garden, so he could see Amy through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. She was bending over and carefully tending to the young plants. The sunlight cast a gentle glow on her fair complexion and highlighted the droplets of sweat on her face. There was a uniq
Eddie explained, “The shoot’s primary focus is to capture the essence of the wedding gown collection through couples’ portraits, interactions with the children, and scenes depicting a wedding ceremony. “This is a big project, so we’ll start with the wedding ceremony scene. Madame Coco mentioned that you aren’t a real couple or professional models, so do you have any ideas on how to handle the interactions, or should we go with the team’s plan?” Eddie asked and looked expectantly at Amy as well as Aiden. The two of them exchanged glances, and Aiden calmly said, “I’ll follow your lead.” Feeling the weight of responsibility, Amy realized that there was no turning back. She nodded. “Let’s go with your team’s plan. You’re the experts, so you know what works best.” “Alright, then. Let me explain the first sequence for the wedding ceremony series,” Eddie began detailing the scene. After a few minutes, he finished explaining and asked, “So, can you handle that?” “Yes. I think it’
Despite Grace’s reassurances, Amy still felt uneasy about the situation. However, she did not voice her concerns. After all, she had already agreed to Madame Coco’s proposal and tried on the wedding dress. It was not her style to back out at the last minute. It was nearing lunchtime as they discussed the details. Madame Coco suggested that they all dine together, so they all went to a restaurant. Once seated, Madame Coco asked Amy to order. Amy wanted to refuse since she felt that it was more appropriate to let the others decide. However, Grace passed the task to her, and she ended up selecting a few dishes. “Aiden doesn’t like cilantro, so please omit it from the fish, and let’s keep the seasoning light on these two dishes,” Amy mentioned Aiden’s preferences naturally. Aiden and the children did not react, as they were used to it, but Grace’s eyes shone with interest. Seeing how she knew Aiden’s tastes and dislikes so well, it did not seem like they were just friends. Ma
The next morning, Grace arrived at the hotel early to pick everyone up. Madame Coco had already briefed her team at Coco, so the meeting was seamless. “Due to traffic, Madame Coco is still on her way. She asked me to help you with trying on the wedding outfits first,” the lead coordinator explained and gestured for them to follow her. Amy, Aiden, and the children nodded and followed her to Madame Coco’s studio. The studio was huge, and it occupied the entire floor. It was also equipped with top-notch facilities. However, what truly stunned Amy was the wedding gown displayed at the center of the room. The pure white dress was breathtaking under the lights. The tiny pink diamonds that shimmered on the skirt added a touch of unique elegance and made it even more valuable. Next to the gown was a black tailcoat. The contrasting black and white complemented each other perfectly. The attention to detail was remarkable. While the tailcoat was all black, it was adorned with dark p
“You and your friend have the exact looks, presence, and figures that I’ve envisioned for my models,” Madame Coco continued to enthuse. “Your interactions are so loving, and with your two angelic children, you embody my idea of a perfect family.” Amy felt overwhelmed and glanced at Aiden for help. “I’m not particularly interested, but if you want to do it, I’ll support you,” he said calmly. “I don’t really want to.” Amy shook her head. Their relationship was already complicated, and posing in wedding attire seemed even more awkward. The children, however, were excited. They saw this as a perfect opportunity to bring Amy and Aiden closer. Sharing a glance, they silently agreed on their plan. “Mommy, I want to do it.” Star clung to Amy’s arm as she pleaded sweetly. Night joined in and looked up with wide, hopeful eyes. “You know, Mommy, we’ve never taken formal photos together,” he added softly. Amy fell silent, and a wave of guilt washed over her. It was true that she had no
Aiden fell silent for a second and spoke evasively, “You’ll find out in time.” This meant that he did not want to discuss it at the moment. Grace was exasperated but amused. She already had an idea of what was going on. “Fine. If you won’t tell me, I’ll just have fun with my niece and nephew.” With that, she quickly caught up with the rest and chatted happily with them. Aiden felt regretful as he watched them. He wondered if he might have spoiled things by bringing Amy and the children to his meeting with Grace. Unaware of Aiden’s thoughts, Grace took great care of Amy and the children during mealtime. Her enthusiasm overwhelmed Amy a bit, but she did not think much of it. Grace had been friendly since the moment they met. As they chatted, the conversation naturally turned to their following plans. “Where are you planning to go this afternoon?” Grace asked Amy. Amy instinctively glanced at Aiden. Seeing this, Grace raised an eyebrow in curiosity and looked over at him as we
After they wandered around for a while longer, Aiden received a call from Grace. It was time to pick her up. “I’ll be there soon,” Aiden said and ended the call. He put away his phone and said to Amy, “Let’s go. Aunt Grace is ready.” However, Amy felt a bit anxious. “Should I buy her a gift?” Seeing how nervous she was, Aiden teased, “Do you know what it means for you to bring a gift?” “What does it mean?” Amy asked without thinking too deeply about it. Night and Star were speechless when they saw her naive response. They felt like there was still much to do. Unaware of their expressions, Aiden continued to playfully provoke Amy. “It means that you’re my girlfriend.” Amy choked on her own saliva. After recovering, she quickly clarified, “That’s not what I meant, Mr. Lewis. Don’t misunderstand.” “I know,” Aiden replied and nodded calmly, with mischief in his eyes. Amy understood what he was implying and felt amused as well as annoyed. But a strange feeling also spread
The Picasso Church was one of the most famous attractions in the bustling city. It was a busy place with a large flow of people and many vendors. As Aiden and Amy arrived with Night and Star, their striking looks drew attention. However, they did not mind it and began browsing through the stalls, which sold handmade accessories, souvenirs, and clothes. The children found everything fascinating, while Amy was attracted to some culturally rich items. “Mommy, look how pretty those dolls are,” Star suddenly said as she pointed at some dolls on a vendor’s table. The dolls were painted in bright colors, and they had cute expressions. They came in various sizes, and each looked more charming than the last. Amy approached the vendor and asked, “How much for one of these?” “The big ones are five hundred, and it’s a hundred for the smaller ones,” the vendor replied. There was a cunning glint in his eyes as he sized them up as foreigners. “That expensive?” Amy was startled by the pric
Amy knew better than to tell Aiden about the social media posts. So, she glanced at the children with a calm smile. “It’s nothing serious. We were just playing around.” Aiden was skeptical, but since Amy did not want to discuss it further, he refrained from pressing her. He gently patted the children on their backs and reassured them, “She’s just messing with you. Go on over to her.” Night and Star hesitated as they looked back at Amy, whose smile they found suspiciously sinister. A shiver ran down their spine, and they sensed that things might not end well for them when they got back. So, they clung to Aiden and began to wheedle him. “Mr. Lewis, I want to sit next to you.” “Um, can I sleep with you tonight?” Night and Star spoke at the same time, with Night adding the question about sleeping. He had more foresight. He knew that with Aiden around, Amy might not say much. However, she would not let them off the hook once they were back at the hotel. Realizing this, Sta
Right after Aiden shared a photo on social media, his phone started to blow up. It looked like he was making an announcement when he posted the beautiful snapshot by Night. [Wow. Are you making it official?] [Are you guys dating? She’s really beautiful.] [Aiden, when will you bring her to meet us?] Aiden glanced at the messages but chose not to respond. The children also saw the photos that Aiden had shared, including the one of him and Amy. They were overjoyed and more convinced than ever that Aiden had feelings for her. However, not everyone was happy. When Cassie saw the public photo on Aiden’s social media page, she was both shocked and angry. Was Aiden announcing their relationship? Her jealousy was uncontrollable. Aiden’s parents also saw the photo and became furious. Rose could not hold back her anger. “What is he trying to do, slap us in the face? We just released news about finding him a wife, and he’s posting photos with this woman?” Edward kept quiet, but h