Michael was furious. He wondered where this man came from and why he was stopping him. The noise from the crowd annoyed him, and he shouted at the young man, “I’m their grandfather. I’m taking them with me!” The young man looked at him suspiciously and asked Night, “Is he really your grandfather?” Night firmly denied it, “I don’t know him at all. They’re human traffickers!” Seeing this, Star took the opportunity to cry as well. “I want to go home! I want my mommy!” Then, she sat on the ground. On top of that, the wound on her leg was still bleeding. The crowd’s sympathy overflowed at the sight. “How pitiful! Look at that leg injury!” “These two human traffickers are heartless! The children’s parents must be devastated!” Human trafficking was running rampant, and people were eager to stand up against child abductors. In an instant, the crowd was enraged, and everyone glared at Michael as well as the driver. “No. How did I become a human trafficker? I’m just a drive
Michael stood in place. There was anger and disbelief written all over his face. He never expected Aiden to be so indifferent. He clenched his fists and realized that he should have seen this coming. Meanwhile, Amy was still rushing back. The traffic was congested, and progress was slow. She glanced at her watch and felt anxious as well as frustrated. Considering what Michael was capable of, who knew what he might do to the two children? The fact that he could kidnap Star and Night made him heartless in Amy’s eyes. She closed her eyes anxiously and knew that with every minute that passed, they would be in more danger. Seeing that her cab was not even moving a meter forward, she urgently told the driver, “Sir, let’s settle the fare now. I need to get out!” The Mountain Cloud Restaurant was not far from there. Running should be faster. Just then, she received a call, and her heart skipped a beat. She breathed a sigh of relief when she realized that it was from Aiden.
While they waited for the food, Nolan hurried over. Aiden looked up at him with a cold gaze, “What’s up?” Star and Night looked at him curiously too. Sensing their gazes, Nolan coughed slightly and reported to Aiden, “Mr. Lewis, Mr. Green has been taken to the police station for questioning. However, this matter won’t really impact him. After all, he still has his status as the chairman of Green corporation.” “It doesn’t matter. I didn’t expect it to have any impact on him anyway,” Aiden responded. He had already anticipated this outcome. His only intention was to bring the children away, not to trouble Michael. Aiden did not approve of Michael’s actions, so he would never help him. Nolan nodded and glanced at the two children before tactfully leaving. “Mr. Lewis…” Having heard Nolan’s words, Star began to worry. She wondered if Michael would retaliate against them after his release. “Will my mommy still be in trouble?” Star asked with a pout. Aiden sighed and
The police officer left and returned after some time. He then handed Michael his ID back. “Sir, we’ve verified your information, and you are indeed the children’s grandfather.” The police seemed somewhat helpless and probably thought that it was another family dispute. Not daring to act up, Michael replied respectfully, “Yes. Can I leave now?” The place was suffocating him. He felt like he was being scrutinized, and it was awkward. Following procedure, the police officer told him, “You should ask your family to bail you out.” Michael quickly nodded. Before the police officer left, he said, “Next time you pick up the children, don’t use such forceful methods.” There had to be a reason why the children did not like him. Michael had no reason not to listen. He smiled and nodded as he thanked them, “Okay. I won’t do that again. Thank you, Officers.” Later, Justin and Jenny arrived together. They showed their ID cards, and Justin communicated with the police to handl
On the way, Star was secretly delighted as she snuggled up to Aiden. She rested her head on his shoulder and felt very secure. She enjoyed the feeling of being held by Aiden, and her smile revealed her little canine teeth. She could not wait to tell her brother about it. Night found her laughter puzzling, and he tilted his head in confusion. After they got into the car, Star leaned over and whispered, “Night, Mr. Lewis is so warm!” Night felt a hint of envy when he heard this. However, he refused to admit it. He tried to act cool by saying, “Mommy is too!” He rested his head on Amy’s shoulder and held her arm, but he appeared to be sulking. Amy looked at them curiously and asked, “Star, Night, what are you whispering about?” Night hummed without responding, while Star giggled. “It’s our secret, Mommy!” She held her index finger up to her lips. Amy chuckled as her body radiated maternal warmth. Aiden was sitting in the front, and he listened to their conversation without sho
Detecting the impatience and disdain in her tone, Justin’s expression darkened. He stepped forward and came face-to-face with her. There was a tinge of anger in his voice. “Amy, do you really have to speak to me in that tone?” His gaze was intense. Amy found it amusing and looked at him askance. “Am I supposed to be gentle with you? Who are you to me?” she retorted sarcastically. Her words flowed naturally as if that was how it should be. Justin’s eyes twitched slightly. He took a deep breath and said, “Fine. I’ll get straight to the point. About the online situation with Jenny, I hope you can get Mr. Lewis to change the public’s opinion.” Amy snorted. Why should she listen to him? Unwilling to engage further, she rolled her eyes and prepared to enter her house. Justin followed her. “I can offer you half a million!” He thought that amount would be enough to guarantee a comfortable life. Surely, she would not refuse. Hearing this, Amy turned around with a cold expr
Meanwhile, Justin had just returned home. Jenny was sitting on the couch, and she ignored him. Her lips were pursed, and she was clearly upset. Justin was puzzled, but he sat next to her with a smile. He pulled her into his embrace and asked, “What’s wrong, dear?” Jenny pushed his hand away and spoke harshly, “Don’t touch me.” She was obviously angry. Justin was taken aback, and he wondered what he had done to offend her. Jenny finally looked at him with eyes filled with reproach. “Where were you this afternoon?” she demanded. She glared at him with reddened eyes as if she was trying to bore a hole through him. Justin realized that she had probably learned about his visit to Amy’s place. She must have misunderstood and thought that he still harbored feelings for Amy. He explained truthfully, “I went to see Amy today. I was hoping that she would stop harming you and change the public’s opinion about you, but she refused.” Remembering their encounter, he sighed in
However, she had only harvested half of the herbs when she received a phone call. It was from Miss Lawson at the kindergarten. “Miss Lawson, what’s the matter?” she asked politely while her heart skipped a beat. Was there an issue with Star and Night? Miss Lawson’s voice sounded anxious, “Mrs. Green, Night has hit another child at the kindergarten and the child got injured. Now, the child’s mother is here demanding that Night be expelled from the school. Please come over as soon as possible.” There was a faint noise in the background. Amy frowned and wondered why Night would hit someone without reason. Without further thought, she responded, “Okay, I’ll be right there.” She washed her hands quickly and took a taxi to the kindergarten. Upon arrival, she saw Star crying. Her eyes were red and she was hiding behind her brother. Night was standing protectively in front of his sister while his face flushed with anger. He was arguing with someone. In front of him stood
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