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Mikaela was startled for a moment, then shrank behind Aiden as if afraid of what might happen.
Selene noticed her slight movement, and her smile faded.
She exchanged a glance with Genevieve, and they both understood each other’s thoughts.
Indeed, there was something in the coffeel
Aiden cleared his throat and walked over to greet them. “What a coincidence. Enjoying a coffee here with Ms. Lawrence?”
Selene chuckled.
“Yeah. After all, my fiancé is accompanying another woman, so I have to find my best friend.”
Aiden’s expression darkened slightly, but he patiently explained, “Mikaela is here to handle the adoption procedures for the child. I’m just helping out.”
He knew the importance of the marriage of convenience.
He also knew that his own reputation was not good.
If he married a woman who was beneath him, maybe he could feel justified.
However, Selene’s background was equal to the Campbell family’s, so marrying her was a compromise.
There was no way around it. Since he had agreed, he had to give Selene the respect and care she deserved.
The scene seemed inappropriate.
He was not a broad–minded person and knew what girls cared about.
Selene smiled, clapped her hands, and exclaimed, “You are truly generous, even more compassionate than the heavens! Unfortunately, the orphans in the orphanage and the children in impoverished areas of Alendor have not had the fortune to meet you. Otherwise, they would all benefit from your grace=”
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Aiden was not a fool, so he could tell the irony in her words.
He felt a little embarrassed for a moment.
The child had nothing to do with him, and he was really in no place to help.
However, for the sake of Cecilia, he could not just stand by and do nothing.
Mikaela heard that, stepped forward, and bowed to Selene with reddened eyes.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t expect us to cause you trouble. Please don’t misunderstand. I’m the one who asked Aiden for help,” she said.
Then, she looked at Aiden and said in a lowered voice, “Sorry for bothering you, Aiden. I shouldn’t have come to disturb you if I knew that you already had a fiancée. You’d better leave us alone. I will find another way.”
With that, she pushed the baby stroller and started to leave.
Aiden frowned slightly, seeming to hesitate.
Selene did not miss his hesitation. The honest and peaceful married life she had expected seemed unattainable
then.
She could only look out for herself.
She forced a smile and looked at Genevieve, then said, “I still think that bracelet is nice. It caught my eye. Why don’t we go take a look later?”
Genevieve raised her eyebrows and replied, “Sure.”
Beside them, Aiden took a deep breath and did not leave. Instead, he sat down nearby and asked, “Why don’t!
go with you?”
At that point, it was no longer appropriate to go after Mikaela and the child.
However, Selene glanced at him, leaned closer, and whispered, “Aiden, tell me the truth before we get married. Is that child yours?”
Aiden’s expression changed subtly. “No.”
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He was wrongly cuckolded, but he could not say anything.
His grievances with the Wood family and Cecilia’s past were nothing to reminisce about.
Cecilia had been with him for so many years, and he had also paid the price.
if he had not thought that the child was his, he and Cecilia would have cut ties long ago.
Now that he knew the child was not his, he was both relieved and unjustly accused.
However, Selene obviously did not believe him.
She smiled and did not say anything.
Finally, she stood up and said to Genevieve, “Come on. Let’s go home after shopping. My legs are tired from walking all day.”
Aiden followed them out.
Selene raised her head and said to Aiden with a smile, “Go. Someone is waiting for you. If you don’t chase after her, she’ll be disappointed.”
Aiden frowned slightly at the woman not far away, who was glancing in their direction.
He stayed and casually said, “Which bracelet do you like? I’ll buy it for you.”
He wanted to change the subject.
Selene slung her bag over her shoulder, chuckled lightly, and with a hint of disdain in her eyes, glanced at
Mikaela.
“No need–we’re not the kind of women who can’t afford things and have to rely on men to pay for them.”
She grinned and then pulled on Genevieve to leave.
All those bracelets were fake anyway.
The two of them immediately went on the elevator.
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Genevieve could tell that Selene was in a bad mood and sighed. “If you really don’t want to, forget it. The Campbell family isn’t a good one anyway. Mrs. Quinn has always cared about you, and she won’t force you if you
don’t want to.”
Selene looked down, not knowing what to feel at that moment.
“Don’t worry. We’re not at the end of the road yet. I’m not that stupid. There’s still a difference between Grement and marriage.”
Genevieve understood what she meant, and she sighed in relief.
She could not bear to see Selene being wronged.
She was always carefree, like a little child, always charging ahead.
If she was wronged, it would be so painful!
Genevieve sent Selene back..
Suddenly, she thought of Samantha and Darrell.
They did not force her into that marriage.
Genevieve thought about it and specially bought a box of pastries that Samantha liked, then happily returned to the Lawrence residence.
There were sounds of chatter and laughter coming from inside as if there was a family gathering.
Samantha liked to listen to operas, and in the past, they would occasionally attend a few shows.
It looked like they were in a good mood that day!
Genevieve drove in. The servant came out happily to open the door for her.
“Ms. Lawrence, you’re back?”
Genevieve smiled and replied, “It’s so lively at home.”
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Genevieve raised an eyebrow. She was naturally happy when Monica came.
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Relatives from her father’s side rarely visited except on special occasions–especially when her father and Caspian depended on each other. Except for Monica’s support, others just watched from the sidelines.
However, as soon as their business started to pick up, they all came swarming.
Because they swarmed too frequently, it irritated Darrell, so he would regularly give them some benefits to appease them.
Genevieve went in and heard laughter inside.
Darrell was especially happy, even joining in the opera with a few lines, which prompted Monica to tease him. “Your broken voice is still the same. Why don’t you spare us? It’s worse than a crow’s call!”
“I learned it from you,” he replied.
Monica could not help but burst into laughter. “I couldn’t have taught a student like you.”
Everyone laughed.
When Samantha saw Genevieve, she stood up happily and greeted her. “Gen, come and see Grandaunt Monica.”
Genevieve walked over with a smile and sat down next to Monica. “Grandaunt Monica, why did you only come to
see me now?”
Monica’s rough but warm hand lovingly caressed her cheek. “Look at you–you’ve grown so beautiful just like me. Back then, I was a beauty in the village. Young men from ten miles around came to court me.”
She began to recall the past.
Genevieve could not help but laugh, and Samantha warned her from behind by patting her shoulder.
Her eyes signaled, “Don’t make fun of her!”
Darrell burst into laughter behind them.
