Sean took the phone from Yasmine, who was in his arms, and said to Angeline, "Mr. Millstone didn't just send the kids to join us. He also had Ewan, Jesse, Kieron, Nathaniel, and Rachel tag along."The three Scott sisters weren't in attendance—probably because they were too busy fighting each other for the Scott family fortune.But as soon as the words were out of Sean's mouth, an off-road vehicle stopped beside Nathaniel's car. Lara got out and greeted Nathaniel with a smile.Sean added, "Lara Scott is here, too…"On the other end of the line, Angeline was bemused and tried to catch on to the situation. This trip had originally started as a short one with just her and Sean. She was happy that the kids could join them, but she was puzzled by the fact that everyone else had tagged along, too.She wondered if they were here to mess things up. Angeline wasn't wrong. Robert had arranged for the other people to come mess up Sean and Angeline's private time.She told Sean, "Remind the
"Yeah, and Mr. Lawson Senior will break your legs." Nathaniel pointed at the SUV and trailer behind them. "Look at what he prepared for these two precious treasures. It's obvious they're the apples of his eye!"He wasn't wrong. Yasmine and Xavier were Robert's treasures now."Isn't there supposed to be one more kid?" Kieron stuck his head into the car to see Xavier playing with his Rubik's Cube. He and Yasmine had the same features. His head was lowered, and he had headphones on.Despite their similarity in looks, they were very much different. Yasmine was an adorable little princess, while Xavier looked more level-headed and serious. He seemed to prefer silence. And when he looked up to glance at Kieron, it gave Kieron the feeling that he was a mini version of Sean."Are all the men in the Lawson family like this?" Kieron asked Sean in a low voice.Sean pushed his head out. "Don't scare the kids!""If you ask me, I'd say the kids like me more. Don't you agree, Yasmine?" Nathanie
"Since Angie's done now, let's get going." Sean looked at the children. "Do you two want to go to the trailer, or…""We want to be with Da—Mommy!" Yasmine had almost slipped up."I heard from Mr. Millstone that two of Angeline's friends are still on their way. Aren't we going to wait for them?" Kieron asked."No," Sean replied stoically. He put Yasmine into her car seat and buckled her in.Angeline smiled at Lenny, who stood behind her. "You can head home to spend some time with your girlfriend, Lenny."She'd already informed him earlier that he could take a couple of days off while she and Sean went for their drive. That way, Lenny could be with his girlfriend."I'll leave after seeing you and Mr. Lawson off. There's still some time before the flight, anyway." Lenny smiled as well.Angeline nodded. As she bucked Xavier into his car seat, she asked Sean, "Who are my two friends Kieron was referring to?""Ewan and Jesse." Sean made sure Yasmine was buckled in before looking up a
Xavier's ears turned slightly red when he heard Sean's words."My dream now is to become a doctor! If I were to become one, none of us would have to worry about falling sick in the future. You can focus on your research, Xavier. I'll take care of Mommy and Daddy!" Yasmine swung her legs as she spoke. Then, she giggled. "But my dream might change again when I'm older."Angeline turned around to rub her head. She also pinched Xavier's cheek. "You're both excellent kids. I'll support you no matter what you two wanna do when you're older."She looked at them and continued, "But now, you're still young. Your priority should be to grow up healthily!""Gotcha!" Yasmine said enthusiastically.…That night, Sean found a good spot to set up the telescope. He held the children in his arms as they stargazed. They chattered away.Ewan and Jesse only arrived when Angeline came out of the trailer with two cups of milk for the children.When Kieron saw Jesse and Ewan approach Sean and Angeline
Kieron could hear Lara choke up a little as she spoke. It was a stark contrast with her usual strong, decisive personality."I can only choose between you or Nathaniel. If you're unwilling, I'll ask him about it." Kieron and Nathaniel were Lara's only choices. She continued, "Give it some thought. We can sign a premarital agreement—I won't stop you from doing whatever you want."I know you're not interested in fighting for the Steele family fortune, so I won't force you to work hard or anything. I also won't ask you for a single cent of the Steele family's money when we divorce. If I'm lucky enough to inherit my family's money, I'll even compensate you handsomely."Lara's conditions were pretty generous. And it was as she'd said—Kieron wasn't ambitious. He was worried that if he were to get married, his wife would force him to fight for the family fortune. That was why he'd dragged things out for so long.He took a sip of his drink and mulled over the matter. "Let me think things t
Angeline turned to look at their surroundings before she said in a low voice, "The others will see us.""They're all asleep by now." Sean steadied her chair. "Besides, if it's fine for us to come out on a drive like this, it'd be weird for you to be so far away from me when we're supposed to be looking at the same screen."The bonfire before them flickered, making Angeline's face seem redder than usual. He chuckled. "Or… were you thinking about something else?"She couldn't deny that her mind had gone elsewhere. They were suddenly so close to each other that she thought he was going to kiss her."I have no idea what you're talking about!" Angeline turned to look at the tablet as she sipped her water awkwardly. Then, she pulled out her phone, intending to reply to some emails while waiting for meteors.Initially, when Sean had proposed the trip, she honestly thought it would just be the two of them. She didn't even dare mention that she'd prepared condoms just in case.She should'
Angeline turned to look at Kieron after hearing what he'd said."I know Lara only asked me about it because she saw how Monica gained power in Scott Incorporated because of her identity as the Lawson family's heir's fiancée. That's why she also wants to be known as the Steele family's granddaughter-in-law." He looked troubled."She even said she'd sign a premarital agreement with me. She won't take a cent of the Steele family fortune, and she's even willing to compensate me once we're divorced. It's quite novel, having a woman tell me she'll compensate me."Sean never would've expected that two out of three Scott daughters would use their marriages as bargaining chips. Grace was the only one who was enough of a hopeless romantic to marry a regular individual who wasn't rich or that capable."Do you like Lara?" Sean asked.Kieron thought about it, then shook his head. "I wouldn't say that.'"You should forget about it, then." Sean continued, "If you fall for someone in the future,
Angeline opened the trunk. She'd just pulled out the wine and burner when she heard footsteps. She turned to see Rachel standing by the car."Still awake?" Angeline smiled at her."Nathaniel's mine," Rachel announced as she stared right into Angeline's eyes.Angeline was taken aback. Then, she laughed lightly. "So…""I don't care what Mr. Hooper Senior wants to see between you and Nathaniel. There's no way I'll let you become his wife.""'Let me?" Angeline noticed the hostility in Rachel's eyes. "I'm not interested in Nathaniel, nor will I get together with him. And as for being his wife… I couldn't be any less interested in it and don't want anything to do with it. I'm not your enemy."With that, she turned to leave."You'd better keep your word!" Rachel clenched her fists tightly as she shouted at Angeline's back. "If it turns out that you're lying to me, I'll make you pay for it! I'll maim your children!"Angeline stopped as the rage shot to her head. She turned to look at R