Yvette was stunned. Xavier had so many people in his family that she couldn't remember them all. There was no way he was an orphan.However, she went with what Noah said to lie to him. "Yeah, that's right. That's why he's pitiful, and I have no choice but to keep him for now. Also, he's a strange man who says weird things all the time. So, don't believe what he says, alright?"Noah was good at pretending, and he nodded with a trusting gaze. "Alright. Don't worry, Mom. I'll never believe what he says."When she looked at his innocent gaze, she felt bad, thinking she shouldn't lie to him like that. However, she had no other choice.From what she knew, Noah was a normal child like herself. Meanwhile, Zachary was like Xavier when it came to memory and intelligence. Sometimes, he would make an adult feel ashamed.She thought Zachary was the only one who knew Xavier was his father and that Noah didn't know it yet. So, she decided to tell him the truth when he was older.Yvette and Noah
When they were done washing their hands, Noah pretended to be nice as he took Xavier back to the dining table. The latter looked upset."Mister, now that you can't see a thing, do you fall a lot?" Noah continued asking."No.""But aren't you blind?" He kept up the innocent act.Xavier was speechless. However, he had no choice but to answer patiently, "I've memorized the paths. That's why I won't fall that easily.""I see.""That's enough. Let's dig in now and talk later," said Yvette.That was what Noah was like—he always had a lot to say.When they were at the table, Noah spotted the plate of carrots right away. He would eat them, but he knew Zachary hated them. Since he was more like Yvette, he figured Zachary was like Xavier.So, he picked up some carrots and placed them on Xavier's plate. "Mister, you should have more carrots. My teacher told me that they are good for our eyes."Zachary was surprised to see Noah messing with Xavier whenever the opportunity arose. So, he g
Zachary and Viola came over as well. The latter basically pounced on Noah. "Where did he hit you, my dear Noah?" She was so infuriated that she was breathing heavily.Zachary immediately shot Noah a glance, and the latter hurriedly said, "I was just messing with you guys.""Messing with us?" Viola looked at Xavier.Xavier went with the flow. "He made a bet that you would believe him if he said I'd hit him."Noah and Zachary were speechless when they heard that. As they had expected, Xavier was great at lying.At that moment, Noah regretted what he had done a lot. Meanwhile, Viola could finally relax. "Oh, you silly boy. How could you bet on something like that? We have to be honest and never lie to anyone. Understood?""I understand. Sorry, Grandma." Noah immediately apologized.Yvette was slightly angry as well. "Noah, don't make jokes like that in the future anymore, okay? We were all worried about you."Noah had never been lectured this much before. After all, he was the one
Yvette started blushing immediately, and she didn't dare to move anymore. She could only look around the room.She didn't know when the old storage room had started to look different. It seemed as if Xavier had redecorated the room, and it looked gloomy. But it also felt more spacious now.Xavier's room looked the same as his previous room. Everything was kept neatly organized. Even a single pen was kept in a container on the right-most side.She couldn't help looking at his hands again. As expected, there were scars on them. She didn't know how he'd gotten them. She couldn't resist asking, "How did you cut yourself and got all these scars?" Xavier hadn't held her like this for a long time. When he smelled her body, his breathing became heavy. "I don't remember it anymore."Only a fool would tell her the truth. If he had told her, she would realize that he had regained most of his memories. Then, she would try to chase him out again.When Yvette heard that, she sighed. "What a s
Yvette tightened the blanket around her body and hurriedly rejected Xavier. "No, let's not."She got out of his embrace and quickly put her clothes back on. Then, she snuck out of the room. She didn't notice there were two pair of little eyes looking at her in the dark.Noah softly asked, "Why did he lie to us? Mom was in his room after all."Since Zachary was mature, he thought of one possibility. "Damn it! We've tried to prevent it for so long, but it still happened in the end!""What do you mean?" Noah didn't understand what he was saying at all.Zachary didn't actually know a lot. "Just what happens in the TV shows that Grandma loves to watch. What else can a man and a woman do when they're alone? They were kissing!"Noah had been in the hospital most of the time, while Zachary had been staying with Viola. When they were at home, she would always watch romantic TV shows.Viola would get so touched all the time that she would keep crying. Although Zachary didn't like watch th
Suddenly, the grandfather clock in the house started chiming. Viola turned around and looked at the clock. She mumbled, "It's already midnight. I'm heading to bed now.""Alright."Yvette watched as Viola left. Then, she placed her hand on the bump on her belly. She felt complicated after hearing what Viola said. After all, Viola hated him a lot not too long ago. Yvette didn't understand why she would change her mind about him that quickly. She'd even said Yvette could stay with him.Yvette looked at Xavier and the boys again and shook her head. There was no way she would walk the same path again.When they cleared the branch and the excess snow, Xavier brought the children back to the house. Yvette immediately made a fire at the fireplace to warm them up. "Take a warm shower later and go to bed after that."The children nodded their heads. They'd only been giving Xavier instructions earlier, and they didn't feel cold at all.As for Xavier, his good-looking, slender arms were re
In the past, Yvette would have to accompany Xavier back to Lane Mansion for every holiday. It was especially important for them to go back during the New Year. However, she didn't want to go back this time."I'm busy, so I won't be going. If Xavier is willing to go, you can take him back." She hung up the call right after saying that.Meanwhile, Shannon furiously looked at the phone after the call ended. "She's getting out of hand. If Xavier hadn't lost his memories, he would never let her do whatever she wanted!"Mandy softly asked from the side, "So, are we still bringing Mr. Xavier home?""Yes. Even if Yvette isn't willing to come home, he still has to come home. After all, he's this family's eldest son."Shannon didn't actually want him to be there tonight because he couldn't see anything. He'd even lost his memories, and she couldn't help feeling embarrassed. However, Clifford had specifically said that he wanted to see Xavier.Clifford hadn't interfered in their businesses
The Lane family only had a family dinner for this New Year. Other than some close family members, no one else came. Despite that, the house was still full of people.Clifford sat at the head of the table, peeling some fruits for Malcolm as he looked at the latter lovingly. Malcolm looked proud as well, and he ignored everybody else at the table."Great-Grandpa, I want that," he requested while pointing at a bracelet a middle-aged man was holding.The middle-aged man, Bruce Wilson, was Clifford's nephew. Seeing how Malcolm wanted his bracelet, Bruce was upset, and he kept it. "Malcolm, this isn't a toy. If you like it, I'll get you a box of new ones tomorrow, alright?"He'd had that bracelet for eight years, and there was no way he would let a brat have it."No way! I want that, Great-Grandpa…"Hearing that, Clifford hurriedly patted Malcolm's hand. "Alright."After saying that, he shot Bruce a glance. The latter had no choice but to give the bracelet away; he'd lost to a four-ye