Stanley and Sean had always been very close to each other and even lived together, but everyone merely thought that they were just business partners who lived together to make work convenient. Now, however, they werenât only living together, but theyâd also adopted a child. Thus, the nature of things had changed.
For that reason, the Fletchers asked Michael to introduce someone to Stanley so that heâd be married as soon as possible. However, Stanely didnât give me any quarter even though it was a blind date I arranged. Instead, he just had to mess things up. This is truly a headache! Having traveled extensively and came into contact with all sorts of things besides the fact that the entertainment and fashion industry housed a considerable number of LGBT individuals, he felt that sexual orientation wasnât something a person could choose on his own, so it was fine as long as it didnât cause anyone problems. However, in the Fletcher Family, it was something shocking. And that stupid dog, Stanley Fletcher, is just too stupidâ¦
Upon seeing that heâd been ignoring her for a long time, Sophia grew anxious and tugged at him again as she whined in a kittenish voice, âHubby, donât be angry anymore. I was wrongâ¦â
Snapping back from his thoughts, Michael couldnât help chuckling in surprise at her pouting expression. I was just lost in my thoughts. Then, he couldnât resist reaching out and caressing her hair. Her hair is still the same as ten years ago, soft and black. Her petite face is still rosy as well, adorable as ever. In the blink of an eye, so many years have passed, and sheâll turn 28 in a few daysâ¦
Sophia leaned over into his arms when she saw that he wasnât angry anymore. Then, she rubbed against him and kissed him in apology.
âI want a kiss too, Daddy!â Carmen blurted, not to be left out.
At this request, Michael quickly gave her a kiss. Iâm truly defeated by them both.
He then opened the gift box given by Louis. Apart from a bowl, there was also a set of cutlery in the gift box. They look no different from the average souvenir, but the fact that Anne Osborne had such a huge reaction made it plain as day that this is something extraordinary! It was actually meant for the president? It must be something else if it was meant for the president. Iâll take it home first and ask the ancient Imperial Palace guards when they come over to collect their cat.
When the car was still moving, something occurred to Sophia, and she said, âYou two go home first. Iâll go over and take a look at Sean.â She just couldnât shake off the feeling that the incident on this day was rather strange. Michael usually doesnât bother about Stanley, so why did it occur to him to be a matchmaker now? I just feel that something must have happened. Then, she took another car and went to Seanâs place.
To make it convenient when Maisie attended kindergarten in the future, Sean and Stanley jointly bought a house near the school district in Third Avenue, which theyâd now moved into.
Upon arriving at Seanâs new house, a maid ushered her in. This was her first time here at their new house. When she walked in, she found that the décor was nice, very much pleasant and homey. It was a mid-rise with 200 to 300 square meters, so while it wasnât as resplendent as The Imperial, it was a first-
class mansion. To take care of Maisie, theyâd even hired two or three maids who kept the house tidy.
However, there was still a kid here, so Judgeâs ball and Maisieâs dolls were strewn about the place in addition to multiple walkers.
Stanley had gone back to the office after the blind date and wasnât yet home. Thus, Sean and Sophia sat in the living room to talk, while Maisie obediently played with her dolls at the side. Meanwhile, Judge lay at their feet, slumbering. Itâs quite cozy with a kid and a dog.
Sean was still recuperating, so his countenance was a tad pale. When he heard about Stanley going on a blind date, he didnât react much, but for some inexplicable reason, Sophia seemingly saw a glimpse of disappointment and despair in his eyes. Although Sean hasnât said anything, I know he likes Stanley, and itâs not the kind of like between buddies, but⦠love. I donât know whether Stanley harbors the same feelings as him, but I do know that he went berserk back when he learned of Seanâs death and risked everything to kill Blade. When he knew that Sean, who was recuperating at my home, suffered a wrong, he immediately came over and took him away. Theyâre always together⦠but what a pity!
After listening to her speak of Stanleyâs blind date, Sean sighed. With his gaze fixed on the teacup in his hands, he admitted, âActually⦠I wasnât planning to go at all.â
âWhy?â Sophia promptly questioned. âYou knew Stan needed your help!â
Finishing the tea in the teacup in his hands, Sean slowly refilled both their empty teacups. Then, he replied helplessly, âThe Fletchers came to me.â
Sophia was instantly stunned. Never had I expected that the Fletchers would actually seek him out!
Judging from their current attitude, they definitely canât accept Stanâs current situation. No wonder Michael, whoâd never bothered about him, suddenly became a matchmaker! Looks like the Fletcher Family must have asked him to do so. While the Fletchers arenât exactly traditional, they still canât accept the possibility that Stan might one day get married with a man.
Despite the popularity of homosexual fiction on the Internet, homosexuals actually led a difficult life in reality. Sean had even been once regarded as depraved by his family and was sent abroad for a so-
called âtreatmentâ. Sorrow flooded his gaze as he said, âStan⦠Well, itâs time for him to get married.â This remark was filled with helplessness and despair.
âBut what about you?â Sophia subconsciously asked. Can he really look on as Stan marries another woman?
Sean flashed her a sad smile. Right now, he truly wanted to feign nonchalance, but his gaze had already betrayed him. âWhat can I do? I canât stop something inevitable. Anyway, Iâve got Maisie.â Maisieâs full name was Maisie Mitchell, for heâd personally intervened and listed her in the Mitchell Familyâs household register. Heâd also compiled a family tree himself and recorded Maisie in there as well, so she was now his family.
A wave of helplessness assailed Sophia. Knowing that sheâd only sadden him were she to pursue it further, she gave up asking. I donât seem to have any solution either. After heaving a sigh, she took a sip of fragrant tea and changed the subject.
After sitting for a while, the sound of keys jingling to unlock the door sounded from outside. As soon as Maisie heard the jingling of keys, she knew that Stanley was home, so she sprinted over to the door like the wind. Opening the shoe cabinet, she took out his slippers and placed them before the door.
Having quarrelled with his family on this day, Stanley was in a bad mood, but the moment he opened the door, he was greeted by the sight of Maisie standing there with arms outstretched as she called out, âPapa!â
Joy flooding him, all his worries vanished. As he changed his shoes after stepping into the house, he asked her, âDid you listen to Daddy at home today, Maisie? Did you get along well with Judge?â
âYeah, I did! I was very obedient today, and it was me who picked up Judgeâs poop on the carpet today!â
Maisie replied sweetly.
At this, Judge woofed.
Looks like the family of three is living happily! Sophia thought.