Thaddeus gathered his things and turned around to see Jessamine sitting there in a daze. "Jessie, what are you thinking about?""It's nothing. I should be heading home now. If I get home any later, Layla will be upset if I miss her bedtime."Thaddeus' smile grew wider as he thought of Layla's adorable face."That little clingy one—are you sure you can handle them? How about leaving the two kids with me for a few days?""You don't even have a nanny and you still have to work during the day. I'm worried you won't be able to manage."Thaddeus thought to himself that what Jessamine said made sense. He could always hire a nanny, but having another person in the house would be inconvenient, so he dismissed the idea."How about picking up the kids this weekend?""I'll ask for their thoughts first. If the kids don't have any objections, then I don't either.""Can you come with them?"Jessamine gave him a disapproving look. "Mr. Holt, do you want to move in together before even making
Xander had to admit that there was something truly amazing about the bond of blood relations.Xander had watched the two kids grow up and did a good job as their uncle. Whenever he had time, he would take the children out to have fun.In their four years of being together, he had never seen Layla get this close to anyone.Thaddeus was an unexpected father who just showed up, and had he already won over the two little kids within a few days?Lucas ran out from the back as well. When he saw Thaddeus, he didn't show much of an expression on his face, but one could tell from his eyes that he was happy.Layla held onto Thaddeus' neck tightly with her small hands."Daddy, are you not leaving? Stay and sleep with Mommy tonight!"Xander was taken aback. "Layla, boys and girls are different, so they shouldn't sleep together so casually. Come here, let me carry you."Layla pouted. "But back in Zenville, Mommy and Daddy slept together."Xander's expression didn't look too good. When he g
After he finished asking his question, Xander answered himself. "She's looking for a grandson-in-law."Xander disdainfully glanced sideways. Thaddeus could dream on if he thought he could become the grandson-in-law of the Pattons!Thaddeus took a deep drag from the cigarette between his fingers and said calmly, "Then, I'll do my best."After putting the two children to sleep, Jessamine went downstairs just as Xander came in from outside.Jessamine felt her heart start to race a bit, and she called out somewhat nervously, "Xander."Xander responded with a hum of acknowledgment. He noticed her gaze drifting outside, and then he replied, "I scolded him away."To Jessamine, it was fine as long they didn't get into a fight.Xander poured two cups of water and handed one to Jessamine."I heard you've been looking for an ambassador lately?""I've already found one. Jerome recommended him, and I trust his judgment."Xander heard Jerome mention this during a business gathering. He had
"Have you been keeping up with the payments for this number?" Jessamine asked.Thaddeus grunted as he arrived at the office in the morning. The phone in his briefcase started ringing, and it was a call he usually wouldn't answer.When he saw that the incoming call was from a number he had memorized, he couldn't resist answering it."I have your old phone with me. I had it repaired; apart from some paint chipping off the case, the screen was replaced, and nothing else was damaged," he told her honestly. He didn't dare to hide anything from her.Jessamine felt her breath hitch as she remembered the events from four years ago."The stuff on that phone…""It's all here.""Can you return the phone to me at noon?" Jessamine asked.Thaddeus was silent on the other end of the phone for a short while."Jessie, you can't take away even this little bit of hope from me, alright?"The phone had been with him for four years. On countless sleepless nights, he would open her secondary WhatsA
Jessamine felt that Judith was not in the right state of mind to drive any further, but fortunately, their destination was just past the next intersection.Jessamine arrived at the private room five minutes earlier than scheduled. Jerome was already there, along with someone who seemed to be a manager. However, Hayden himself was nowhere to be seen.Jerome greeted her and said, "Ms. Patton, please sit over here."Since they were in a formal setting, he changed the usual way he addressed her. Jessamine almost had a hard time recognizing it.Jerome also said, "This is Hayden's manager. He went to the restroom and will be back soon. Let's order our food first."While they were talking, the bathroom door in the private room opened, and out came a tall young man. He was more than 6 feet tall, with a somewhat soft and gentle appearance.Hayden was momentarily taken aback upon seeing Jessamine. He didn't quite know what was going through his mind and was lost in thought for a short time
Hayden waved his hand. "Sean, what are you talking about? That's not true.""Are you still pretending? Do you think I just met you yesterday? I can tell what you're thinking just by looking at you. That's the client we're talking about—make sure you're clear-headed.""Sean, what nonsense are you talking about? I just feel like I've seen this lady before."Sean handed him a few more sheets of tissue."Alright, stop pretending in front of me. Get yourself together and always be mindful of your image. You're a celebrity and need to be aware of your status. Just because you're good-looking doesn't mean you can act recklessly."Hayden wiped his face, stared at himself in the mirror for a long time, and muttered to himself, "It really seems to be her."After coming out of the restroom, Hayden's lazy demeanor completely disappeared, and he instantly became energetic and lively.Hayden sat back in the spot he was in earlier. "Ms. Patton, would you mind adding me on WhatsApp? This way, i
Judith was still calming her excitement down as she looked at the photograph. It felt like a dream—had she really gotten an autographed picture of her idol that easily?"Jacinda, how can he look even more handsome in person than on TV? I'm going to be his fan until I'm old!” Judith cried.“Why didn't I take a photo with my idol just now? He's so approachable. He wouldn't have said no if I had asked. Ah! I'm regretting it now…"Jessamine was driving while listening to Judith's chatter. "Get yourself together. Tell me your address so I can send you home.""Jacinda, there's no need to go out of your way. Just drop me off at the subway station ahead. Oh wow, he's so handsome, hehe!"Judith was enthralled; her eyes were glued to the photo and she couldn't tear them away. As they neared the next subway station, she spoke up again, "Jacinda, I've noticed that Hayden looks somewhat like you. His nose and mouth are similar, and he even has the same expression when he smiles."Judith see
Jessamine turned the steering wheel to make a U-turn and headed toward the company.When the car parked in front of the complex lot, Thaddeus was already standing there waiting.The streetlight made his shadow look like it was stretched out very long.Jessamine got out of the car, and he immediately reached out with his hand to hold hers."Have you eaten yet?"Jessamine reached out to grab his hand, and the two of them walked side by side."You weren't here, so I just grabbed a bite."Thaddeus' new office was on the same level as Kama Jewelry. When they got off the elevator, they went straight to his company.Some employees from Holt Jewelry had been transferred from Zenville, and they had recently hired quite a few new people. At this hour, after the workday had ended, the entirety of the large office was quiet.Thaddeus walked with Jessamine. He showed her around different areas and explained each one to her."Jessie, this area is for the marketing department, and here we h