Looking at how Stella had her hackles up, Weston wanted to reach out to touch her hair, but she avoided it.
The gesture didnât annoy Weston. His eyes showed a subtle softness and smile instead. âLetâs fetch the two.â
Seeing Stella remain standing, he stopped and looked at her. âWhat? Or would you prefer to dine with me alone?â
Stella immediately withdrew her gaze and walked past him without looking at him. Weston laughed dumbly and shook his head as he looked at her from her back.
He drove and pulled up at the apartment with no trouble. Stella didnât even give him her address, but he could already drive right to her house.
He came once, after all, so it did not seem necessary to pretend.
She got out of the car and went straight to the elevator.
The two remained silent, as he followed her from behind.
The man would constantly attempt to start a conversation, but Stella would ignore him totally.
âIt seems like you learned a lot abroad that you can be so ungrateful now,â Weston suddenly said as he looked at the floors ascending on the elevator panel.
She knew he was talking about her ignoring him after signing the contract, and leaned her head against the elevator. âI canât help it. This is me. If youâre not used to it, youâll have to put up with it.â
He lowered his head, and he beamed a gentle smile. Suddenly, he reached out his hand and pulled her gently.â Donât lean against the wall. Itâs dirty.â
She glared at him, frowning. âWhy are you still the same? Donât you get tired of being so obsessed with cleanliness?â
They fell into silence the moment she said that.
The atmosphere changed abruptly when the past was mentioned.
Stella , too, restrained her expression and looked ahead without speaking.
The door of the elevator opened with a ding. Elias and Emma had been waiting for a long time. When they saw the door open, the two chubby kids scooted toward her.
âMommy!â âMommy!â
Stella squatted down and held one in each arm.
When Weston came out of the elevator and saw what was happening, his eyes showed a tenderness that he had never noticed he had before.
Such a scene only appeared in his dream.
Now it was happening right before his eyes.
It was only after the children had cuddled Stella enough, that they noticed the tall and handsome man standing beside her.
Emma recognized him. She released her arms from Stellaâs neck, pointed at Weston, and greeted him happily.
âUnkie!â
Emma ran toward him joyfully and spread her arms, asking for a hug.
Stella looked helplessly at her chubby back.
Emma was a little timid but more enthusiastic than Elias.
There were times when she hid behind him, but when she saw someone she liked, she would be very bold.
Stella was sometimes worried that her daughter might just go off with someone else if she didnât keep a close eye on her.
She reminded Emma from behind. âDonât be naughty.â
Weston looked at her quietly. Then, he squatted down and put his hands under the little girlâs armpits to pick her up.
He moved very gently. Looking at the doll â like girl, he asked, âYou still remember me?â
Emma hugged his neck and nodded.
His nose was immediately filled with a babyâs scent. Westonâs movements were a little stiff, and he exerted little force.
Hence, Emma felt a bit uncomfortable and kicked her short legs slightly. âUnkie, pain.â
Stella was helping Elias fix his somewhat long sleeves. When she heard that, she looked up and explained to Weston, âYou need to put your hands under the bend of her knees to hold her, otherwise her legs would dangle on your waist, and both of you will feel uncomfortable.â
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