Aiden appeared calm but somewhat surprised to see her. Still holding onto her children, Amy smiled at him. “Mr. Lewis, what brings you to the hospital? Are you feeling unwell?” She wondered if the medicine she had given him was not effective. But he looked well and radiant; he showed no signs of discomfort. Aiden shook his head and replied, “No. I was just visiting someone.” Her medicine had been remarkably effective. He had not been experiencing any discomfort for quite some time. Amy sighed in relief, and she was glad to hear this. “Hello, Mr. Lewis,” Star greeted him shyly. Night greeted him as well. Aiden had sharp eyes, so he noticed the children’s pale complexions and subdued voices. They were not as excited as they usually were when they saw him. Star looked especially deflated. She had red and swollen eyes as well as faint tear stains on her chin. Meanwhile, Night had an indignant expression and a pout on his face. Even though Amy wore a polite smile, she look
That very day, the socialite’s husband, Hector Smith, was dismissed from his position. His superiors cited “abuse of power” as the reason. Amy Green was unaware of these developments. His superiors demanded that he immediately pack his belongings and leave the Education Bureau. Carrying a pile of documents, Hector returned home with a dejected look on his face. When he entered his house, he saw his wife sitting on the couch watching TV. She was the socialite who had caused trouble at the kindergarten. His wife quickly got up to help him with his things and asked, “What happened?” She looked at him curiously as she placed his things on the table. With a bitter expression, Hector replied, “Don’t ask. I’ve been dismissed.” He was puzzled. He had not done anything wrong, so why did they suddenly fire him? His wife was shocked and confused. “What did you do?” she asked nervously. Hector replied with frustration, “I wish I knew! They accused me of abusing my power, but I have
Amy sighed and asked, “Sir, can you really guarantee that my children won’t face any more violence at the kindergarten? They’ve already developed a fear of going to kindergarten because of what happened.” On the other end, the principal’s tone was serious as he assured her, “We’ve expelled the student who caused trouble, and I’ve held a meeting with all the teachers to address discipline issues. You and your children can rest assured.” He sounded very convincing. Sensing his wonderful attitude, Amy stopped seeing the need to blame him further. “Alright. However, my son was physically hurt, and both my children are still traumatized. It might take a few days before they can attend classes again.” The principal was quite accommodating, and he responded kindly, “That’s alright. They can come back whenever they’re ready. I’ll speak to their teacher.” Amy thanked him politely and hung up. She did not expect the principal to be so understanding. Feeling somewhat relieved, she dec
Amy and Star ate in silence as they waited in the hall. Still curious, Star quietly observed the room’s furnishings. All of sudden, the sound of barking rang out nearby and startled her. Seeing this, Amy tried to calm her. “It’s okay, Star. It’s just a dog.” “I apologize, Miss Green. That’s Mr. Lewis’s pet. Sometimes, it barks at night,” Lester quickly explained. Regaining her composure, Star’s eyes lit up. She had always been fond of animals, and she immediately asked, “Can I see it, sir?” There was a hint of hesitation on Lester’s amiable face as he stressed, “It’s not that you can’t since the dog is tied up. But you shouldn’t get too close. It’s a large breed, and it’s pretty fierce, so it might bite you.” Star nodded with a smile that revealed her tiny canines. “I still want to see it!” Seeing her eagerness, Lester smiled. “Alright then. I’ll take you.” Star hopped off the couch with excitement. Feeling a little worried, Amy decided to accompany them. They made
After Amy examined Rufus for a while, she withdrew her hand. She had discovered some important clues. Lester and Star watched her intently and waited for her next move. Amy appeared calm as she pulled out some ointment from her pocket and applied it on Rufus’s leg. Even though Rufus was still asleep, it twitched violently. Amy was unbothered, and she continued to apply another ointment at a nearby spot. This caused Rufus to tremble again. Lester began sweating because he feared that Amy might harm Rufus. This was no ordinary dog; Aiden cared about it deeply, and they had been through a lot together. If anything happened to it, Lester knew that he would be blamed. But he did not dare interrupt Amy and could only worry in silence. However, Lester soon recalled how Amy had treated Mr. Lewis with her remarkable skills. As such, he chose to believe in her and watch quietly. Star looked on with curiosity too because she had faith in her mother’s ability to heal Rufus. Soon, Rufus
Amy brushed it off, as she felt a little shy. “There’s no need to thank me. It’s not a big deal. Besides, you’ve helped me a lot too.” Aiden just looked at her with a deep gaze. To hide her discomfort, she said, “It’s your turn now, Mr. Lewis.” Aiden nodded and went upstairs to his room, where Nolan was already waiting. Amy and Star followed suit. Once in his room, Aiden started to undress while he had his back to Amy. She suddenly remembered his tattoo and said, “Mr. Lewis, you don’t need to lie down today. I just need to apply ointment on your chest and stomach.” Technically, she could treat him lying face down and target his back. However, she wanted to check if the tattoo was indeed on his chest. “Okay.” Aiden had no objections and turned around to face her. His well-defined abs and abdominal V-line caught Amy’s eye. The appeal of his perfect form was undeniable because her gaze was fixed on his firm chest. She was taken aback. She knew that he was in good shape, but sh
Nolan breathed a sigh of relief when he heard what Amy said. He was worried that Aiden might be in danger. Nodding respectfully, he said, “Thank you for your efforts, Miss Green.” Standing by with furrowed brows, Amy continued to observe Aiden. He was covered in ointment, and she was preparing to remove it. This treatment session lasted longer than she had expected; it took up an entire hour. After focusing so intensely, Amy suddenly felt weak and dizzy. She almost collapsed to the floor after she finished removing all the ointment. Aiden was in the process of buttoning up his shirt, but he caught a glimpse of her falling. He quickly steadied her and allowed her to lean against him. Amid her dizziness, Amy found herself in a warm embrace that provided her with a sense of security. While things were a little hazy, she heard Aiden asking. “Are you alright?” Recognizing his voice, Amy regained her composure and said, “I’m fine.” She realized how inappropriate it was to be in
Amy woke up early the next day. As she yawned and glanced at the time, she realized that it was time to get up. Star was sleeping soundly beside her and making unintentional pouty faces. She was filled with love as she looked at her sleeping daughter. Amy gently nudged her. “Star, wake up.” Star mumbled, and her eyelashes fluttered as she slowly opened her eyes. “Mommy?” Star rubbed her eyes and looked at the unfamiliar surroundings in a daze. “Where are we?” she asked. “We’re at Mr. Lewis’s house. You fell asleep last night.” Amy sighed in response. After they freshened up and went downstairs, they found Aiden having breakfast in the dining room. Amy cleared her throat to greet him, and Star did the same. Aiden looked up at them with a calm and unreadable gaze. “Miss Green, Star, do join me for breakfast. I’ll take you home on my way to work later,” Aiden offered. Star looked up at Amy and waited for her decision. Amy hesitated and thought that they had alrea
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