After Aiden entered Amy’s room, he began to undress and lie down on her bed. Seeing this, Amy quickly gathered her thoughts and moved forward to start the treatment session. She was so focused on the treatment that she did not notice someone peeking through the door. Perhaps because Aiden was relaxed from the treatment, he did not notice either. Outside, Night and Star crouched down and whispered to each other, “It looks like our plan is having some effect,” Night said with sparkling eyes. Star nodded in agreement. “I saw Mr. Lewis glaring at Steven several times.” Hearing this, Night smirked. “In that case, we should strike while the iron is hot.” “But what should we do next? Should we continue to provoke Mr. Lewis?” Star looked puzzled. “No. We should only use this strategy once in a while. If we use it too often, it might backfire,” Night said without hesitation. “Oh. How can we strike while the iron is hot, then?” “We’ll ask Wendy. She’ll definitely have an idea
In the evening, Amy found herself alone with Aiden at the cinema. Aiden was somewhat surprised, and he asked, “Why is it just you? Where are the children and your friend?” “I’m not sure,” Amy replied. She was a bit confused herself. “Wendy said that she’d pick up the kids after work and meet me at the cinema.” Seeing her puzzled look, Aiden suggested, “Why don’t you give her a call?” “Right. I can just call her.” Amy pulled out her phone from her purse and dialed Wendy’s number. After three or four rings, the call connected, and she could hear loud movie sound effects in the background. “Wendy, where are you? Aiden and I are already at the cinema,” Amy asked. “I’m already watching an animated movie with the kids. Aiden might not enjoy this type of film, so we didn’t wait for you. You and Aiden can watch another movie. I’ll send you the QR code for the tickets,” Wendy responded. She hung up almost immediately after she finished talking. Amy put down her phone in disb
Amy and Aiden had already sat down, so they felt awkward about leaving. Soon after, a waiter approached them to take their order. The waiter then said, “I recommend the couple’s set meal this week. It’s a great value set, and one of you gets to eat for free. We’re celebrating our anniversary, and we want to give back to our customers.” “Well—” Before Amy could decline, Aiden interrupted her. He handed the menu back to the waiter and confidently replied, “We’ll have the couple’s set meal you just mentioned.” “Sure. Please wait a moment.” The waiter nodded. Amy watched as the waiter left and found the situation somewhat amusing. Although Aiden and her were not a couple, it seemed that they had done everything a couple would do. She never would have dreamed of doing these things with someone else. Thinking about it, Amy felt a strange and unfamiliar emotion. However, she was not really opposed to it. Unbeknownst to her, Wendy, who was supposed to be missing, was sitting no
There was a nervous glint in the children and Wendy’s eyes when they heard Amy’s words. “What are you talking about, Amy?” Wendy laughed it off and pretended to not understand. The children mimicked her and appeared confused. “Mommy, what are you talking about? I don’t get it.” Amy eyed the three of them, who all had the same expression. She huffed. “You three sure are in sync.” At that, Wendy and the children began to look embarrassed. Amy did not give them a chance to argue and continued, “You tried to set me up with Mr. Lewis today. Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to.” Seeing that Amy was about to get angry, Wendy quickly stepped in front of the children. “This has nothing to do with Night and Star. It was all my idea. If you’re going to blame someone, blame me. I just saw you struggling alone, so I wanted someone to look after you and love you.” Amy fell silent and did not know what to say. After all, Wendy meant well. Finally, Amy let out a heavy sigh a
Not long after the children sent the message, Wendy replied. [Do you kids want Mr. Lewis to be your daddy?] [Of course!] Night and Star responded eagerly. Soon after, Wendy sent a voice message encouraging them, “If that’s what you want, don’t give up.” [But what if Mommy doesn’t like Mr. Lewis at all?] Night asked worriedly. Wendy responded. [How could your mom not like him? No one knows your mom better than I do. She clearly likes him a little already. She’s just slow to realize it, so listen to me.] [But Mommy told us not to do it anymore, and she’s definitely going to be more cautious with us now. What can we do?] Star could not help but ask. Wendy did not see it as a problem and replied with a light laugh. [If we can’t get through to your mom, we can just get Mr. Lewis to take the initiative.] The children’s eyes lit up. This was indeed a good idea. [So, what do we need to do?] [Hmm. Get Steven to help. Ask him to take you shopping or to an exhibition, and brin
At Lewis Corporation, Aiden still had to work overtime despite it being a weekend. Nolan was also working overtime. But unlike Aiden, he was not too busy and still had time to browse through his social media feed. It was at this moment that he saw the photos Night had posted. He was quite surprised, and he took his phone to Aiden’s office. “Mr. Lewis, take a look at this.” He then handed over his phone. When Aiden saw the image, his already stern-looking face turned even more unpleasant. The photo depicted Amy and Steven, along with the two children. The four of them looked like a happy family. “Where did you get this photo?” Aiden asked seriously. His face was full of displeasure. Nolan quickly explained, “I saw it on my social media feed. Miss Green must have posted it. Based on the background in the photo, it looks like they’re at the Jurassic exhibition.” Almost immediately after he finished speaking, Aiden stood up with a grim expression. “Cancel all my appoint
As Aiden listened to the children’s cheerful voices, warmth filled his eyes. Just then, Nolan pulled up in front of them in a car. Aiden smiled and said, “I’ll drive you guys home.” Amy nodded and got into the car with the two children. On the way home, the children seemed to have endless stories to share with Aiden. Most of the time, it was just them talking. Meanwhile, Aiden was listening attentively and occasionally chiming in. The whole atmosphere was indescribably wholesome. Soon, they arrived home, and Amy, as well as the children, got out of the car. Just as Amy got ready to say goodbye, the children said, “Mr. Lewis, won’t you come in with us?” “Mr. Lewis, come in and have dinner with us. It’s the perfect way to thank you for spending the afternoon with us.” Aiden felt great when they were so eager about inviting him inside. In fact, he had been looking for an excuse to stay, and they were handing it to him on a silver platter. His smile grew wider, and he t
Perhaps Nolan’s expression was too obvious, but Aiden looked his way. He noticed Nolan’s frustrated yet restrained demeanor. Nolan did not expect his boss to suddenly glance over, and he froze for a moment before he smiled awkwardly. However, Aiden ignored his attempt to appease and turned his attention back to the children. “That settles it, then. Whenever you want to go out, just give me a call. You have my contact information, right?” “Yes. We’ll call you, Mr. Lewis,” Star replied joyfully. Amy watched from the side with a slight frown, but ultimately, she said nothing. Aiden noticed her expression, and dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes. It seemed that he would have to keep Steven busy in the coming days. After he spent a little more time with the children, it got late, so Aiden prepared to leave. “You don’t need to see me out. You should rest early. It’s been a long day.” He stopped Amy as she began to see him downstairs. Amy did not insist and nodded. “Dr
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