Chapter 106 Playing Matchmaker
South was obviously disgruntled even as he reluctantly blurted out three words-"To pursue
Mommy!â
At this moment, Silas was in high spirits. He was actually gripped by the urge to hug South, but he
was afraid that he'd scare him. âDidn't you tell me to let nature take its course?â
South was rendered speechless. So, he really intends to just let nature take its course? âYou can
invite my mommy for a meal or a movie when you're free. This is all part and parcel of wooing a
woman from what I see on television.â Silas guffawed. âWhat about you, then?â South had long
since thought of a place for himself. âYou two donât need to worry about me. I can go to Landonâs
house!â Silas flashed him a reassuring gaze. âDon't worry, I won't allow someone else to snatch away
your mommy.â Staring at him, South reminded him once again as though he was the father here,
saying, âMommy detests men who are fickle in their affections, so you must watch yourself. If
Mommy catches you with another woman, she definitely won't forgive you!â âI know,â Silas
answered. He knew that from the moment she talked to him about Ben. âIt's all your fault for
offending Mommy. Otherwise, there wouldn't be so many problems when you two are in the same
company. Now, you even have to find an excuse just to meet her.â South stared at him from the
back, wishing that he could stare a hole in the back of his head. Conscience-stricken at having
ruined his child's meticulous plan for him, he explained, âI just misunderstood your mommy. But I
have a way to remedy it.â South's eyes lit up. âWhat is it?â Silas smiled mysteriously. âDonât be so
impatient. I'll give the two of you a surprise.â Since he'd said as much, South didn't pursue the
matter further. At night, South sat in the back of the car while humming softly, seemingly in a good
mood. The corners of Camilaâs mouth curved. âWhat are you so happy about?â South feigned
calmness. âNothing.â Camila curled her lips. He doesnât want to tell me, huh? She'd actually noticed
it a long time ago. Ever since he came back with Silas, his mood has seemed rather good, and he
has even been giggling from time to time. Now, heâs shaking his legs and humming. What else
could it be if not happiness? âDo you like Uncle Silas that much?â
South ceased shaking his legs and leaned forward to the front seat. âMommy, do you like Uncle
Silas?â âAre you thinking of playing matchmaker again?â South naturally didn't dare admit to it. âNo,
I just want to know whether you like him.â âNo,â Camila answered.
South turned a tad anxious. âI think Uncle Silas is quite good.â âThere are plenty of good men. Am I
supposed to like them all?â Camila remained unfazed. South wanted to say, There are indeed quite a
number of good men, but theres only one biological daddy! However, he changed his words when
he spoke, saying, âIndeed, there are plenty of good men, but it's only Uncle Silas who's good to
you!â Camila looked at him through the rear-view mirror. âWho said that? There are plenty of men
who are good to me. Aren't you good to me? Isn't your Uncle Landon good to me? Isn't my senior
good to me?â A touch discouraged, South slipped back to his seat. There's a long way to go for my
daddy to win over my mommy. Upon seeing his dejected expression, Camila couldn't help
expounding, âSince your Uncle Silas is very nice, women pursue him one after another. So, let's not
join them. Don't you like it with just the two of us?â âUncle Silas doesn't like those women.â
"How would you know that?â
âI asked him.â
Trepidation swamped Camila. âYou asked him? How did you ask him? And why did you ask him
this?â South was actually planning to explain himself, but upon seeing that his mommy seemed
peeved, he pursed his lips and dared not say a single word. Camila then panicked. Why is this boy
not saying anything? Will Silas think that it was me who told my child to ask him that? âSpit it out!â
South cautiously replied, âI saw a woman holding Uncle Silasâs arm yesterday, so I asked him
whether sheâs his girlfriend today, but he said no.â