Hayden had stayed home to be with Aiden that night because Aiden had caught a cold.After falling sick, Aiden had lost all his energy and had become clingier than usual.Though Hayden rarely dotted on his child, his heart still ached when he saw his son suffering.Avery knew that the three companies were having a gathering and asked, "Aren't you going to check it out? It's Aiden's bath time now."Hayden handed Aiden over to their servant. "There are too many people there. I don't feel like going.""Of course. There are a lot of single people in three companies. You are the one who planned the event, so I think it's best you show up." Avery glanced at the time. "Of course, it's fine if you don't want to go, either. After all, they may all be high from the food and drinks by now.""Mom, you can go if you are interested," Hayden said. "Aiden is going to sleep now, anyway, so you can take Dad with you.""I wanted to, but I think I'll pass. Aiden got sick, and your dad and I didn't g
"Shelly, whether you work in a big company, a small company, or have your own business, everyone's ultimate goal is to make money. You're earning just as much as they are, so you should be even more confident than them.""You're right," Shelly admitted, feeling much more confident because of his words.As Hayden walked in, he spotted Fergus and Shelly conversing enthusiastically."Boss, why did you come?" Eliam greeted Hayden as he walked over. "Tonight's event is a great success. Look at everyone. They're having so much fun!""Weren't you the one who messaged me to come?" Hayden retorted.Eliam blushed and said, "I thought that you might be interested in knowing about Shelly, so I took the liberty of informing you.""Why did you let her come to the company's event for single people?" Hayden questioned sharply."I noticed that you have a good relationship with Ms. Taylor, so I agreed to it. Besides, having one outsider wouldn't make much of a difference. She doesn't take up much
Shelly grew nervous. "Mr. Golan, what are you trying to say? You're making me anxious," she said."As you should be," Eliam said cheerfully. "I noticed that you added a guy's number.""Yeah! I'm not good at rejecting people face to face," Shelly confessed. "Usually, when someone adds me and tries to chat, as long as I'm not enthusiastic, they stop reaching out after a few attempts.""Oh, what do you think of my boss?" Eliam asked.Shelly's expression froze. "Mr. Golan, why are you suddenly asking this? Shall we talk outside?"Eliam burst into laughter and walked with her outside."Ms. Taylor, I won't beat around the bush. My boss seems to have a slight fondness for you. Just a bit! He's always dedicated to work, and he's never had much interest in the opposite sex or been in a relationship. But now, he seems to like you a bit. Do you understand what I mean?" Eliam said.Upon hearing this, Shelly's heart was thrown into turmoil, and she did not know what to say. "Did he ask you t
"It's just a minor cold. He'll be fine in a few days." Hayden casually brushed her off."It's because I haven't been caring for him. If I'd visited him every week, I wouldn't have been unaware of his illness." Shelly blamed herself."He just got sick recently. You don't have to blame yourself.""Yeah... Are you leaving now?" Shelly asked. "I've left the banquet hall. If you're leaving, I'll go home, too.""I haven't left yet." Hayden thought for a moment and offered, "I'll give you a ride home!"Shelly remembered what Eliam had said, so she agreed.Although Hayden had not directly told her he liked her, he had told Eliam, and Eliam had told her, so she considered this to be an indirect confession from Hayden.She could not contain her excitement and exhilaration, and that was when she realized why she had rejected Fergus and had not found other men appealing: it was because she liked Hayden.After knowing Hayden, how could she possibly be interested in other men?She strode ou
Shelly felt shamed by his words. "This residential area may look run-down, but it's actually quite safe. Many elderly people live here," she explained."Then go ahead by yourself!" Hayden no longer insisted.Shelly sensed that he might be a little upset, so she said, "Why don't you come in with me? At this time, our community is especially quiet, and most of the elderly residents are already asleep."Hayden did not refuse and followed her inside.The reason Hayden felt this place was unsafe was because there was not a security guard in sight. Although there was an access control system at the entrance, it was just an accessory."Isn't there a security booth? Why is no one inside?" Hayden asked.Shelly replied, "It seems that many people refused to pay the property fee before."Hayden fell silent.After entering the community, it did not take long for the two of them to reach the building where Shelly rented her apartment.Shelly noticed that Hayden showed no signs of leaving,
After the old man left, only the two of them remained in the elevator."You have a way with people." Hayden broke the silence.Shelly shook her head. "If you interact with the elderly more, you'll find that most of them are kind and tolerant. They have lived most of their lives, and they've experienced and seen many things. That's why they are very open-minded towards the people around them. I've only occasionally met that old man around the neighborhood, and we haven't really had a deep conversation. As long as you smile at them, they will think highly of you."As Shelly finished speaking, the elevator came to a stop.Shelly watched as the elevator doors slowly opened, and her heart pounded like a drum.If Hayden followed her home, he would discover Audrey, but Shelly had no viable reason to keep Hayden from entering her house.If she refused to let him in just to keep Audrey hidden, Hayden, being such a proud man, would be frustrated, and he might not want to have anything to d
Fergus was stunned by what she said."Fergus, I kind of like him," Shelly continued. "Which is why I want you to find a woman you love and who loves you back."Realization dawned on Fergus. "Why do you like my boss? Do you have any idea how wealthy his family is? Shelly, we are from the same hometown, and I won't lie to you. There are more women who love my boss than you can count.""I know that, Fergus. It's not that I can't see the gap between me and him, but I can't help it. Sometimes, feelings can be such a nuisance.""Does he know you have a kid?" he asked. "His family probably won't accept a single mother as a match for their son, right?""Who told you that I want to marry him?""All right! I see that you won't give up until the last moment!""That's not it. I just want things to run their course. I don't intend on doing anything.""So you are just going to wait? That's so silly!" he exclaimed.Shelly did not know what to say.She was not just waiting around like Fergus
"We feed him fish oil, as I mentioned before. It's recommended by the nutritionist. Aiden can take a little solid food now so we've been giving him mushed fruit and vegetables. He has a great appetite and eats a lot," Avery said with a smile. "His father keeps saying that we are making Aiden fat, but we really don't feed him anything extra. He just has a strong build.""I don't think he is fat, either. He's just big," Shelly said."Yeah! He is slightly taller and bigger than most babies his age, so he is naturally heavier, but his weight is within the normal range.""Thank you for taking care of him every day, Aunt Avery," Shelly said gratefully."Aiden is my grandson, so you don't have to thank me for taking care of him! Besides, with the nanny's help, I don't need to take care of him at night!"Avery did not think it was hard to care for a baby and had had a rather fulfilling six months. Once Aiden got older, she would be able to take him everywhere with her.Meanwhile, in Drea