However, what Cedrick said next crushed Miles' fantasy about having a gentle, loving father."Ollie, who allowed you to climb so high up? Do you want to plummet from above and get badly injured?"The boy was utterly flabbergasted as Cedrick reprimanded him.Falling silent, the sudden admiration that Miles had for Cedrick vanished, and his eyes widened. "I was climbing up alright, but you popped into my vision halfway! That's why I got shocked and fell.""So you think you're right?" Cedrick was cold and stern."I planned my moves clearly; you got me shocked, is all…""Please stop talking back, Young Master Ollie," Albert persuaded gently. "Did you forget about the time you lied about falling down from the ladder before? Master Cedrick was mad enough. It's better for you to not make him angrier—you don't want to get punished all at once."Miles pouted. "I just wanted to hang the paper clovers folded by Aunty Catelyn on the tree!""Looks like you still don't know your error." Cedr
Ever since that day, no one was bold enough to mention the woman before Cedrick.However, Miles was shouting it out loud for everyone to hear."You guys are Big Demon's evil servants! All you know is to bully me, detain me, snap at me, and get me grounded. Well, I want to leave this place and never come back again!"His bushy brows crumpled together, and while everyone was distracted by what he just shouted, he sprinted toward the door again, except this time only to crash straight into a soft embrace.Albert hoisted him."Master Cedrick, he's still a child. It's normal for kids to be a little naughty. Don't be mad at him anymore, so as not to impair your father-and-son relationship."Cedrick said coldly, "Move along.""Young Master Ollie, apologize to your father, quickly.""I don't want to!" Miles mustered all his strength, trying to get himself out of Albert's arms. Albert was scared to hurt him and subconsciously loosened his hold on him a little.However, Miles unexpected
Miles…The image of Miles' little face scrunching in pain flashed in Catelyn's mind. She could almost see his long lashes quivering while he hissed in pain.Did something happen to Miles?Her phone was not even with her, so she could not call the school to check on Miles.Catelyn turned the stove off, untied her apron, and hastily left it on the hanger before she headed downstairs to borrow a phone from the shop below.Once she opened the door, she was stunned at the sight before her.Cedrick stood right before her door.His black eyes glimmered with a strange glint, and he stared straight into Catelyn's eyes as soon as she opened the door. He reeked of tobacco, too.Catelyn was shocked by the man, and her eyes widened. "Master…Cedrick?"Cedrick suddenly lunged forward like a leopard, and his hand caught Catelyn by her throat. He took two to three steps forward and pinned Catelyn to the wall, his eyes still locking onto hers."What's so good about you, Catelyn?"Ollie was do
"No, I'm sorry. I admit I've crossed the line," Cedrick apologized awkwardly, and Catelyn almost could not believe her ears.The prideful Cedrick was apologizing to her?While Catelyn was lost in her thoughts, Cedrick took the opportunity to close the door and strode inside to take a seat on the sofa. His temples were still a little swollen.Catelyn came to herself, but could only stare at Cedrick.Did he just come into her home so freely? He threw a tantrum and just waltzed in after an awkward apology?"I asked you to get out, Cedrick. Did you not hear me?" Catelyn walked up to him, her eyes still stinging red, as she threatened, "Don't blame me if you don't get out now! Get up, quickly!"She would not want her neighbors to see this. She was a single mom raising her child, for goodness' sake!Cedrick did not budge, however, and instead stretched his arms and casually laid down on the sofa.He took a look at the apartment through the corner of his eyes.This was not even as bi
Catelyn stood in the middle of the living room while Cedrick sat on the sofa.Catelyn was trying hard to ignore Cedrick, but his presence was too strong. "You've returned my phone," Catelyn muttered. "Anything else that I could do for you?"He was just sitting there idly. He was not waiting for her to say her thanks, was he?"I'm hungry." Cedrick turned his head away and did not look at Catelyn, yet he was ordering all the same, "Make me some food."Catelyn was astounded. Was he thinking she was his maid?"There's a good restaurant downstairs, and they make great food. I highly recommend…"Cedrick stroked his collar mindlessly, raised his brow, and said, "I took the trouble to send your phone here. Do I not deserve compensation?"Catelyn blinked."I'm just saying that I didn't prepare ingredients for this, and I'm afraid I can't make something good for you."Ollie had mentioned to her that Cedrick could be picky when it came to food, and she was not in the mood to entertain hi
The sandwich tasted good, Cedrick had to admit, but he pretended that it was subpar as he answered, "Not bad."Catelyn did not expose Cedrick for his lie either; she knew he was someone egoistic.She watched as Cedrick finished the meal she made when, out of the blue, the doorbell rang before he even finished and before Catelyn could clean up the dishes.Catelyn was curious. Who would be visiting her at this hour?She peeked through the door and saw Queenie standing outside, her arms crossed at her chest. She looked somewhat annoyed.Catelyn's heart missed a few beats.Why was Queenie here?If she spotted Cedrick at her home with just her here, even though nothing happened between them, this would potentially be a good avenue for rumors to be created or for dramas to be started.Catelyn thought about Maia, too, and decided not to open the door."Catelyn, come out here!" Queenie was banging on the door. "I asked the security, and he said you've been back home since noon! Open u
Cedrick did not argue.Still concerned, Catelyn reminded, "Remember: don't come out until I tell you to. You're the most important Mason, so your promise should weigh a thousand pounds."Clack!The doorknob turned at this very second.Catelyn was so shocked that her soul almost left her body. How did Queenie have the key to her house?!Catelyn quickly came out of her room and saw Queenie striding across the hallway, approaching her.A locksmith followed her, and they had pried her lock open!Offended at this, Catelyn guffawed. "I can sue you for breaking into my space, Queenie!"Queenie was just about to shout something when she suddenly spotted the two plates on the dining table that were yet to be cleaned up. One plate was big, and the other was smaller. They looked like they were just used, with crumbs still left on the plates.It was obvious someone had just finished the food not too long ago."Alright! I was wondering why you didn't open the door when you're obviously at
Queenie only managed to record once around the master room. She turned to look at Catelyn, her eyes burning with hostility. "Where did you hide your little boyfriend?""I don't understand who you mean by that, but I don't have any more patience for you."Queenie did not buy this. "If you don't have a secret lover, then who finished the two plates of sandwiches on the table? Why were you so nervous when I came to your room?""Hello. Is this the police? I'm a tenant at Ocean Path Residence, and someone had broken into my place."Yes, please send someone over immediately," Catelyn no longer hesitated as she immediately called the cops, her gaze unwavering with ferocity.Queenie gritted her teeth and cursed under her breath before leaving, her jaws clenched tightly.Catelyn quickly locked her door and returned to the master room."Cedrick?" Catelyn snuck her head out of her window to check.This was the fifth floor!However, after carefully looking around, including the walls and