Chapter 106
Unfinished Business with You
Chapter 106
North was obviously disgruntled even as he reluctantly blurted out three wordsââTo pursue Mommy!â
North was obviously disgruntled even as he reluctantly blurted out three wordsââTo pursue Mommy!â
At this moment, Eugene was in high spirits. He was actually gripped by the urge to hug North, but he
was afraid that heâd scare him. âDidnât you tell me to let nature take its course?â
North 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 youâre free. This is all part and parcel of wooing a woman from
what I see on television.â
Eugene guffawed. âWhat about you, then?â
North had long since thought of a place for himself. âYou two donât need to worry about me. I can go to
Nathanâs house!â
Eugene flashed him a reassuring gaze. âDonât worry, I wonât allow someone else to snatch away your
mommy.â
Staring at him, North 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 wonât forgive you!â
âI know,â Eugene answered. He knew that from the moment she talked to him about Ben.
âItâs all your fault for offending Mommy. Otherwise, there wouldnât 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 North 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 childâs meticulous plan for him, he explained, âI just
misunderstood your mommy. But I have a way to remedy it.â
Northâs eyes lit up. âWhat is it?â
Eugene smiled mysteriously. âDonât be so impatient. Iâll give the two of you a surprise.â Since heâd said
as much, North didnât pursue the matter further.
At night, North sat in the back of the car while humming softly, seemingly in a good mood. The corners
of Oliviaâs mouth curved. âWhat are you so happy about?â
North feigned calmness. âNothing.â
Olivia curled her lips. He doesnât want to tell me, huh? Sheâd actually noticed it a long time ago. Ever
since he came back with Eugene, 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 Eugene that much?â
North ceased shaking his legs and leaned forward to the front seat. âMommy, do you like Uncle
Eugene?â
âAre you thinking of playing matchmaker again?â
North naturally didnât dare admit to it. âNo, I just want to know whether you like him.â
âNo,â Olivia answered.
North turned a tad anxious. âI think Uncle Eugene is quite good.â
âThere are plenty of good men. Am I supposed to like them all?â Olivia remained unfazed.
North wanted to say, There are indeed quite a number of good men, but thereâs only one biological
daddy! However, he changed his words when he spoke, saying, âIndeed, there are plenty of good men,
but itâs only Uncle Eugene whoâs good to you!â
Olivia looked at him through the rear-view mirror. âWho said that? There are plenty of men who are
good to me. Arenât you good to me? Isnât your Uncle Nathan good to me? Isnât my senior good to me?â
A touch discouraged, North slipped back to his seat. Thereâs a long way to go for my daddy to win over
my mommy.
Upon seeing his dejected expression, Olivia couldnât help expounding, âSince your Uncle Eugene is
very nice, women pursue him one after another. So, letâs not join them. Donât you like it with just the two
of us?â
âUncle Eugene doesnât like those women.â
âHow would you know that?â
âI asked him.â
Trepidation swamped Olivia. âYou asked him? How did you ask him? And why did you ask him this?â
North 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.
Olivia then panicked. Why is this boy not saying anything? Will Eugene think that it was me who told
my child to ask him that? âSpit it out!â
North cautiously replied, âI saw a woman holding Uncle Eugeneâs arm yesterday, so I asked him
whether sheâs his girlfriend today, but he said no.â