Night rubbed his eyes and softly asked, “Mommy, you’re back?” “Yes, I’m back,” Amy replied while she scooped him up. “Come on. I’ll take you to bed.” Aiden followed them into the children’s room. Amy gently tucked Night in his bed and kissed him on the forehead. “Goodnight, sweetheart.” “Goodnight, Mommy,” Night mumbled sleepily. Amy patted his chest and smiled. “Sleep well.” Night nodded and soon fell asleep. Amy then turned to see Star still resting in Aiden’s arms. She then settled her into bed as well. Star had a habit of holding a stuffed toy while she slept. Aiden raised an eyebrow in curiosity and whispered, “Is that a habit of hers?” “Yes. She used to like holding someone’s arm to sleep. Now, she holds her toy instead,” Amy replied and smiled tenderly. Aiden nodded as he secretly observed them with a soft gaze. Once both children were asleep, Amy motioned to Aiden to follow her out of the room. They walked out quietly, and Amy gestured at the couch. “Ple
Amy told Aiden to wait in the living room while she went to the kitchen to prepare the food. The sound of clinking pots and pans from the kitchen did not bother him. Instead, it brought a comforting and homely atmosphere. He felt warm inside as he observed Amy working in the kitchen. Soon, Amy carefully stepped out with two hot plates of spaghetti. She then called out to him, “Mr. Lewis, the food is ready.” “Coming,” Aiden replied and walked over. Amy felt a bit embarrassed. “I don’t have a lot of ingredients, so I just made spaghetti bolognaise. I hope you don’t mind.” “It’s fine,” Aiden reassured her with a shake of his head. Just like that, they sat facing each other and began eating. Despite its simplicity, the spaghetti tasted remarkably good. Aiden savored each bite and quickly emptied his plate. After that, Amy cleaned up and placed the dishes in the kitchen sink. She planned to wash them the next morning. Aiden finally decided that it was time to leave. When
However, Jenny did not listen to Justin’s warning. “What backing does Amy have? The Lewis family? We both know that she and Aiden aren’t really involved. You’re just saying this because you still have feelings for her!” She grew hysterical. With his patience exhausted, Justin shoved her away. “I’ve said all I can. Take care of yourself.” With that, he left. Jenny’s face contorted with rage as she watched him leave. “Amy, you deserve to die!” she hissed through gritted teeth. At that moment, her hatred for Amy completely solidified. Meanwhile, Amy was unaware that Jenny had been released. However, curious media outlets had been tracking the story, and it soon made the news. [Former Star, Jenny, Released from Detention This Morning. She Appears Haggard and Worn, a Shadow of Her Former Self] The news quickly trended, with netizens mocking her. [Why report on disgraced celebrities? They should focus on more positive news.] [Boycott any news about Jenny.] [Such a mor
Wendy sat around for a while longer before she left Amy’s apartment. After that, only Amy and Mrs. Harper remained in the living room. Amy looked at Mrs. Harper and felt exasperated. She tried to change Mrs. Harper’s mind and said, “I’m really not looking for a partner right now…” “You might not want to now, but you will in the future,” Mrs. Harper insisted. She was determined to make Amy attend the mixer. Seeing no way out, Amy tried another approach. “Grandma, I know you mean well, but this isn’t just about me. It’s about Star and Night too. What if they don’t like the idea?” Mrs. Harper hesitated for a moment, but then, she smiled. “Don’t worry. I’ll make sure they accept it.” Hearing this, Amy was out of options. … The next morning, Amy woke up early and planned to make breakfast after washing up. To her surprise, the children ran toward her in excitement when they saw her. “Mommy, Great-grandma said you’re going to find us a daddy. Is it true?” Each child clung t
Aiden did not respond. He had done a background check on Amy, so he knew how hard her life was. Despite that, he felt inexplicably uncomfortable and soon decided to leave. As soon as he stepped out, his expression turned cold, and his mood soured. Downstairs, Nolan was surprised to see Aiden come out so quickly. Before he could ask, he noticed Aiden’s icy expression and the palpable irritation radiating from him. As Aiden’s assistant, Nolan needed to address it. “Mr. Lewis, is everything alright? Did you have an argument with Miss Green?” “Miss Green wasn’t there,” Aiden replied curtly. Nolan was confused. If Amy was not home, why was Aiden so upset? As he pondered, Aiden’s voice snapped him out of his thoughts. “Mrs. Harper said she took the kids shopping for clothes for a mixer. She’s looking for someone to date.” “A date?” Nolan was as surprised as Aiden had been. He quickly realized why Aiden had left so quickly and looked so upset. However, he still found Aiden’s r
Amy followed Wendy to the club, and they sat in an outdoor booth. By this time, quite a number of people had arrived. They were all dressed to impress. Even so, Amy felt uneasy. She adjusted her dress and took a sip of her drink to calm her nerves. Wendy noticed Amy’s actions and felt frustrated. “Amy, I didn’t bring you here to sit around. Go meet some handsome guys.” “No way!” Amy shook her head and refused firmly. Wendy grimaced. “Why not? Out of all these people, there’s not one you’re interested in?” In fact, Amy had not found anyone she was interested in. “Wendy, don’t worry about me. I’m not interested,” Amy explained once again. Wendy pouted and glanced around. “Just because you’re not, doesn’t mean others aren’t. I’ve seen several guys eyeing you.” This was true. Wendy had gone all out to make Amy shine tonight. Amy was wearing a dark blue dress with a white shawl that made her fair skin stand out. She also had on light makeup that made her look elegant. Me
Wendy was stunned to see Aiden suddenly in front of her. Once she recovered from her shock, a wave of curiosity surged within her. She started wondering how Aiden had found them. Besides, his attitude toward Amy seemed off. With a sly glint in her eyes, she said, “Oh, Mr. Lewis, you’re here for Amy?” “Where is she?” Aiden’s tone was cold as he asked again with furrowed brows. Wendy felt a little scared, but she forced herself to stay calm. “Amy went to the restroom. I saw someone following her, probably to confess to her. If you’re looking for her, you might want to wait—” Before she could finish speaking, Aiden turned away in annoyance. Watching his retreating figure, Wendy raised her eyebrows in amusement. Based on his demeanor, Wendy was certain that Aiden had feelings for Amy. When he left, others around Wendy lit up with curiosity. “Wendy, who’s that guy? He looks so charming.” “Does he have a girlfriend? Do I have a chance with him?” “Wendy, my happiness is in you
Watching Amy from a distance, Aiden initially planned to walk up to her. However, he soon changed his mind. Nolan noticed and asked, “Aren’t we going over, Mr. Lewis?” “No,” Aiden replied curtly and prepared to leave. Meanwhile, Amy breathed a sigh of relief. Feeling uncomfortable from the recent encounter, she decided to get some fresh air before heading back. Just as she was about to leave, a drunken man stumbled over and grabbed her hand. Before she could react, he started harassing her. “Hey, beautiful! Come play with me!” “Who are you? Let go of me!” Amy shouted in surprise and struggled in anger. Fortunately, the man was quite drunk, and she managed to break free. Unwilling to let her go, he blocked her path again and teased, “Where are you going, pretty lady? Come with me, and I’ll take good care of you.” “Move, or I’ll scream for help!” Amy warned and scanned the area for anyone who could assist. When she saw no one around, she felt that she could only blame her l
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