Aiden took the two children to a nearby playground. The resort had designed it out of consideration for families with children. While it was small, it had all the latest equipment. The children went wild with excitement, but they did not forget to interact with Aiden from time to time. “Mr. Lewis, look at me!” Star called out to Aiden as she played on the equipment. Her voice was full of joy. Even Night showed a rare glimpse of his childlike side. When Aiden saw their bright smiles, he took out his phone and snapped a few photos of them. Only after about two hours of fun did they finally head back reluctantly. Star held Aiden’s hand and her face beamed with happiness. “Mr. Lewis, this place is so much fun. I love it here. Night, do you like it?” “I do. We can come back when Mommy has the time,” Night replied with bright eyes. Aiden was pleased to see how much they enjoyed the playground, but he said nothing. When they returned to the lobby, he called for the manager.
After some time, Nolan brought a female attendant over to help Amy pack her luggage. About half an hour later, they finished packing and headed down the mountain. When they arrived home, Mrs. Harper was shocked to see Aiden carrying Amy. “What happened?” “I’m fine. I just accidentally twisted my ankle.” Knowing that Mrs. Harper was worried, Amy held her hand and gave a brief explanation. Mrs. Harper got worked up as she listened to Amy’s story. “How could you be so careless?” She glared at Amy but did not forget to thank Aiden. “Mr. Lewis, thank you for bringing Amy back.” “It’s nothing. You’re welcome.” Aiden smiled before he said, “Miss Green, do spend the next couple of days resting and recovering at home.” Amy nodded. After Aiden bade the children goodbye, he left. Night and Star reluctantly saw him off at the door. They were not willing to go back inside even after he was out of their sight. They just stared longingly at the elevator. Mrs. Harper found
Amy spent two days at home recovering, and her ankle finally healed. The first thing she did after recovering was visit the mountain villa to check on the herbs. Having been away for several days, she was worried about the herbs. Fortunately, the people Aiden had hired were taking good care of them. Seeing the thriving herb garden, Amy sighed in relief and smiled. Logan, who was accompanying her, maintained a professional smile and asked, “Miss Green, are the herbs alright?” “There’s no problem with the herbs. You’ve taken good care of them. Thank you,” Amy thanked him sincerely. She then walked to the tool shed to get some tools for work. When Logan saw this, he quickly stepped forward to stop her. “What do you need, Miss Green? Just let me handle it.” “I need to remove some of the herb sprouts. You wouldn’t know how to do that,” Amy said as she headed toward the herb garden. Some herb sprouts were useless for their properties, and they needed to be removed early to
Aiden was taken aback by Amy’s words. There was a strange look in his eyes, but it quickly vanished. He kept a neutral expression as he asked, “May I ask why you’re looking for this person?” “I...” Amy hesitated. After a few seconds of thought, she decided to tell him. Given Aiden’s capabilities, he could certainly uncover the events from five years ago if he wanted to. “I believe you’ve looked into my past and know about my history. Five years ago, I was set up, and I had an encounter with the guest in that room. This resulted in the birth of Star and Night. Now that the children are older, they want to know who their father is, so I want to find him.” “The children’s father... Are you sure?!” Aiden was once again stunned, and his expression became very peculiar. Amy was bewildered when she noticed it. “What’s wrong, Mr. Lewis?” Facing Amy’s confused gaze, Aiden quickly composed himself. “Nothing,” he said, but internally, he was in turmoil. Kerry Hotel was the o
When they arrived, the manager had already received the message, so he was waiting at the door with the staff. Seeing Aiden step out of the car, the manager immediately approached him. “Mr. Lewis, what can I do for you?” “I recall that our hotel keeps backup surveillance records. Find the footage of Room 1801 from July 24, five years ago.” Aiden went straight to the point. The manager was surprised, but he promptly ordered his subordinates to retrieve the footage. Since it was from so long ago, it took some time. Meanwhile, Nolan was puzzled by Aiden’s sudden actions. Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked, “Mr. Lewis, why are you suddenly looking for surveillance footage from that day? Is something going on?” “Do you remember what happened in this hotel five years ago?” Aiden looked at him seriously. Nolan pondered for a moment and realized what Aiden was referring to. Indeed, the only event that could have such an impact was the one where Aiden was set up and d
Aiden agreed with Nolan’s suggestion. He nodded and said, “Find Miss Green.” Nolan obeyed and followed him out of the room. Before long, they arrived at Amy’s apartment complex again. Seeing the two men at her door, Amy was puzzled and unsure of what was going on. “Mr. Lewis, Mr. Nolan, what brings you here again?” Looking conflicted, Nolan rubbed his nose without answering immediately. Instead, he looked at Aiden. Sensing his glance, Amy turned to Aiden too. Aiden lied without hesitation, “I came to see you because I wasn’t feeling well. Can I come in?” “Sure.” The moment she agreed to his request, Aiden hurried inside. Amy was filled with confusion as she observed him. It was strange. When she checked his pulse earlier, she found nothing wrong. Despite her doubts, she checked his pulse again and asked, “Can you further describe how you feel, Mr. Lewis?” Seeing her serious expression, Aiden felt a little guilty. Even so, he fabricated a reason. “I feel di
Amy did not doubt him. She nodded and changed the subject, “I’ll drop by your place for another treatment session tomorrow. The ointment will help relieve your fatigue.” “Thank you.” Aiden nodded in agreement. As they spoke, Nolan drove forward and stopped in front of them. When Nolan saw Amy, he greeted her more respectfully than usual, “Good evening, Miss Green.” “Good evening,” Amy responded with a smile. She then turned to Aiden and softly said, “Since Nolan is here, I’ll head back.” Aiden nodded. He watched her until she entered the building before he got in the car. Once inside, Nolan looked at him intently. Nolan seemed to be silently asking him if he had secured the hair sample. Aiden realized this and took out the handkerchief with the hair. He handed it to Nolan and ordered him in a steady voice, “Bring this for testing. I want the results as soon as possible.” “I understand.” Nolan took the handkerchief carefully and nodded seriously. On the way back,
In the bright room, Aiden was partially dressed as he lay in bed. He could feel Amy’s delicate touch while she applied the ointment on his body. “Miss Green, may I ask you a personal question?” he suddenly said. “What is it?” Amy looked at him in puzzlement. Aiden turned his head slightly and asked, “Why didn’t you try to find the children’s biological father sooner? Why now after all these years?” Amy was momentarily stunned. Clearly, she never expected such a question. After a brief hesitation, she sighed and replied, “Back then, surviving day-to-day was hard enough. I didn’t have the energy to search for him.” Hearing this, Aiden nodded, as he understood her situation. He knew how difficult her life had been. He then asked, “So, why do you want to find him now?” Amy pursed her lips for a while before she answered, “The kids are older now and more sensitive. They crave a father’s love. I’ve already let them down in many ways. If I just pick a random man, they might no
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