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
“I’m not interested.” These words echoed in Cassie’s mind like a curse and deeply upset her. “Why don’t you like me? What’s wrong with me?” She looked at Aiden, and her eyes were slightly red. They were filled with a mix of grief and a hint of cunning. Staggering toward Aiden, she suddenly appeared to lose her balance and fall straight into his arms. Just as she was about to achieve her goal, something unexpected happened. A look of disgust flashed in Aiden’s eyes, and he pushed her toward Nolan. Luckily, Nolan swiftly caught her and prevented her from falling to the ground. Cassie was stunned. She never expected Aiden to react like that. The disgust in his eyes, especially, stung, and she could not accept it. “Aiden, I feel awful. My head hurts so much.” Cassie began to feign illness and looked as if she might faint at any moment. She hoped that Aiden would take pity on her and let her stay. As long as she could move into his residence in Imperial Orchid Garden
Nolan felt the hostility emanating from his boss and knew that he was truly angry. Just as he was about to speak, someone’s ringtone interrupted him. It was Aiden’s phone. Aiden stared somberly at the caller ID, which showed that Cassie was calling. After a moment, he answered the call, “What is it?” His voice was as cold as ice. On the other end, Cassie flinched at his tone. However, she quickly composed herself and explained her reason for calling. “Aiden, I’m calling to explain the situation online. I didn’t expect this to happen. Give me some time, and I’ll handle it.” “Cassie, do you take me for a fool?” Aiden replied with a mocking smile. He did not believe for a second that Cassie had nothing to do with the rumors online. She remained silent for a few seconds. She knew that Aiden was suspicious of her, but she was not about to admit anything. “Aiden, it doesn’t matter whether you believe it or not. I truly had nothing to do with this.” Aiden laughed, but
Despite Aiden’s efforts to completely eliminate the online rumors, gossip about him somehow persisted throughout the evening. It was as if nothing could stop new rumors from surfacing. When Night and Star returned home, they saw the news report on TV, and they were stunned. “Mommy, is Mr. Lewis getting married?” Night and Star looked at Amy in shock. Amy froze for a moment before she nonchalantly replied, “That seems to be the case. It’s on the news, isn’t it?” Hearing this, Night and Star immediately seemed visibly disappointed. “Did Mr. Lewis have a fiancee all along?” they murmured softly. They felt as if their previous efforts had all been in vain. Deep down, they did not want Aiden to marry another woman... Night and Star exchanged looks and came to a silent agreement. They entered their room to call Wendy and ask her what to do. As soon as the call connected, Star anxiously blurted out, “Wendy, what do we do? Mr. Lewis is going to marry another woman!” “Wend
Aiden laughed bitterly. He was both amused and infuriated, especially with Cassie. “Marry her yourself if you want to. I won’t marry someone I don’t love. As for the online news, I’ll handle it!” With that, he hung up. Rose was fuming when she put down her phone. She could not help but complain to her husband, “What’s wrong with him? Cassie is such a good girl, but he doesn’t see it. Instead, he’s overly fond of a woman who already has children.”Edward was hearing this for the first time, and he frowned immediately. “What do you mean a woman who has children? What’s going on?” He looked at his wife in confusion, and Rose explained the situation regarding Amy. Soon after, Edward made his stance clear, “I will not allow Aiden to marry a woman who already has children. Wouldn’t we look like a joke to the whole city?” “I think so too, but you know how your son is. He seems enchanted and won’t listen to reason,” Rose said this with a trace of bitterness. Edward listened an
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