The living room seemed to be silent for a moment.Clayton reacted and looked serious for a moment before he smiled at Yvette.“Ms. Quimbey, you’re overthinking it. I just don’t want my beloved to see me looking so haggard. That will just reduce my charm!”Nicole laughed and looked back at Yvette.“Yvette, don’t scare him. Lil Michael will pick up on all the wrong things…”Yvette snorted and did not want to dwell on it anymore. She turned around and went back into the kitchen.Lil Michael came over and pried Clayton’s hand off of Nicole. He held up his arm that was in a cast and looked at Clayton with a straight face.“Daddy, when Pretty Lady went to pick me up from the hospital today…”Lil Michael chattered continuously as Clayton patiently waited for him to finish without interrupting him.Nicole went to the kitchen to prepare some fruit and gave Yvette a hand. She felt embarrassed for letting Yvette cook for several people.Yvette glanced outside and leaned in close to Nico
The corners of Nicole’s mouth twitched. If they continued to talk, she would probably get into a fight with Yvette.Thus, Nicole simply looked away and watched the TV show seriously.When they were eating, all three of them praised Clayton’s cooking.Even Yvette could not pick any fault with it. Yvette forgot all about her image when she ate.Nicole laughed and was speechless.Lil Michael was quipped and made funny faces on the side. He was complaining about his school and wanted to transfer to a different school. Clayton attempted to deter his son’s nonsensical actions with his stern gaze.Nicole thought about it. It was indeed not suitable for small children to continue to study in that kind of environment.“Why don’t we transfer Michael out? There’s no guarantee that the teachers there won’t be vindictive…”Clayton was very calm without the slightest fluctuation on his face.“That won’t happen. That teacher has been dismissed. That child has also left the school. I’ve discu
Lil Michael learned painting from a professional abstract painter, but he could also paint realistic pieces.The boy looked so professional in his artist apron. He lifted his head and looked at Clayton.“This is me, and that’s Pretty Lady!”Lil Michael pointed to the painting that seemed to have three figures.Clayton nodded and pointed to another person.“What about this one?”Lil Michael stammered and was hesitant.Clayton narrowed his eyes and stared at his son with an intimidating gaze.“Hmm? Who are you painting?”Nicole finished her phone call and leisurely came over to join in the fun.Sure enough, there was another man next to the little child in Michael’s painting.Could it be Clayton?That could not be because if it was Clayton, why would Lil Michael be stammering?Lil Michael muttered, “This is Big Brother Logan!”There was a moment of silence in the living room.Even Yvette could not help but glance sideways to watch the drama unfold.Clayton’s temperament i
Nicole casually nodded. Anyway, Nicole and Yvette were about the same size. When they used to sleep over at each other’s houses after a long night of having fun, they would often wear each other’s clothes. Thus, it was their norm.Yvette hurriedly got dressed and took away one of Nicole’s new bags on her way out.Nicole laughed when she saw this and sent Yvette to the door.“Call me if you need help!”“Got it!”As they were talking, another elevator stopped on Nicole’s floor. Clayton looked at the scene with deep eyes.“Ms. Quimbey just left?”Nicole nodded her head.Clayton breathed a sigh of relief and looked very happy as he walked out of the elevator with big strides.“Great! This third wheel is finally gone…”Before Nicole could react, Clayton’s big hands wrapped around Nicole’s waist. He pulled Nicole toward him and kissed her passionately.The two of them were immersed in this kiss and were reluctant to part from each other.Clayton did not dare to be intimate with N
As a result, after a few seconds, Mrs. Quimbey only stared at her daughter quietly with a sunken face and did not make a sound.Yvette could not stand the silence and said, “Just go ahead and scold me if you want to! I’m ready for it!”She felt uncomfortable if her mother did not scold her.Mrs. Quimbey stared at her daughter who was spoiled and capricious. Yvette had been in all kinds of trouble, but no matter how much she was disciplined, she just could not learn to control her temper.“I remember that you said those bold words here in this office three months ago, telling me that you must be with that man even if you never get married or get a title…”Mrs. Quimbey’s tone was sullen and cold. She watched as Yvette’s expression stiffened and crumbled a little.She felt a little heartbroken.After all, Yvette was her daughter.“Mom, can you not mention this?”Yvette looked at her mother. Her face was expressionless when she spoke, but her eyes unconsciously reddened.Mrs. Qui
Yvette froze for a moment and was a little shocked.Seeing Yvette approaching, the middle-aged woman smiled fondly, stood up, and took Yvette’s hand.“This must be Yvette, right? She’s so pretty and looks exactly like you back then!”The woman took Yvette’s hand affectionately and sized Yvette up. Her eyes were filled with fondness.Yvette was dumbfounded. Lance, who looked mature and steady at the side, stood up with a rather helpless look.“Mom, don’t scare Ms. Quimbey…”After Lance reminded his mother, the woman hurriedly let go of Yvette’s hand and apologized. “Sorry, did I scare you?”Yvette hurriedly waved her hands. “No, no. Hello, Auntie.”Hearing Lance’s words, Yvette knew that this woman was his mother.Yvette had not heard of her before, let alone seen her.Back when Mrs. Quimbey matchmade Lance and Yvette, Yvette had never met Lance’s family.Yvette thought Lance did not want to continue the marriage and was only superficially agreeing to it.However, she never
Lance was also a little stunned.When their eyes met, Yvette’s face blushed as she felt somewhat embarrassed. She then attempted to give her mother a look to stop her from talking.It was so embarrassing that Yvette wanted to find a crack in the ground to burrow into.Yvette had not officially broken up with Sean Moore yet.Moreover, it would be even more embarrassing if Yvette was rejected on such an occasion.Yvette’s mother simply ignored Yvette’s hints.Across the table, Fiona smiled and patted Lance, who was next to her.“If you like him, then take him! He doesn’t have a girlfriend anyway, and I was worried that he wouldn’t be able to find a girlfriend with his character. Let’s just let them be together!”Mrs. Quimbey raised her glass, and Fiona could not wait to clink glasses with her.“Then it’s a deal! Yvette will be my daughter-in-law!”Mrs. Quimbey said, “No problem!”The other two people were wide-eyed as they stared at each other.They could not interject a word
Yvette refused to let go of gossip.“What happened? Did Aunt Fiona break you two up?”Lance’s eyes looked amused when he heard Yvette’s words.“My mother used the old-fashioned way. My ex took a sum of money and left.”Yvette snorted and shook her head. “Tsk tsk… It is quite vulgar. If she stayed with you, she would’ve had all your money. If I were her, I’d never leave so easily!”She could only say that Lance’s ex-girlfriend was too shallow.Lance raised his eyebrows and lifted his eyelids to look at Yvette like he was extremely interested in her.“Will you persist?”“Of course! One has to cast a long line to catch a big fish!”Lance’s smile deepened. “Ms. Quimbey, you sure have great foresight…”Yvette paused and felt a little embarrassed that she just used herself as a comparison.She immediately changed the subject.“But why aren’t you sad? Why didn’t you resist or quarrel with Aunt Fiona?”Lance looked at her with calm eyes as he smiled and shook his head.“Those are