Chapter 49
“When did you becoine sa trosensible, Monica Kenneth asked. “Heidi and I never stopped looking for Micnle over the years, and now we’ve finally found her. Holding a homecoming banquet for her is the greatest form of respect we can offer her!
“so, what is it? Are you still dissatisfied ?–
Monica iminsediately backed down when she saw that Kenneth was really angry at her, no longer secure in the knowledge that she had her parents” support
After all, she had been acting like anobedient daughter over the years in order to win Kenneth and Heldi’s favor.
But why could “Nicole so easily earn their love and attention without lifting a finger?
Was it because Nicole was their biological daughter?
Was being related by blood really that important a factor? –
She quietly gritted her teeth, suppressing the volimme of her sobs,
Nicole watched on calmly while hiding her emotions.
After Nicole conducted a full–body examination on Kenneth and confined that he had recovered, Kenneth discharged himself from the hospital. The first thing he did after being discharged was begin preparations for her homecoming banquet.
When the Compton family received the invitation letter, Aaron gave her a call.
“Hello? This is Nicole Boyd speaking
Aaron’s face darkened imperceptibly when he heard her graceful voice. “Don’t you have my number saved in your phone?”
Nicole’s hand paused in the middle of writing, and she explained, “I assumed we wouldn’t be calling each other often…”
Aaron took a deep breath before saying, “You’re pretty good at attracting my attention, Nicole. How about this? I’ll organize the homecoming banquet with you. As your fiancé, it’s only natural that I get involved.”
Nicole paused. For the past two days, she had been constantly running into obstacles in her investigation into Monica’s identity. It was as if someone was watching her from the shadows and perfectly hiding every clue away.
However, if she could make use of the cards Aaron had up his sleeve..she night be able to obtain results as soon as possible.
In that case, she had no choice but to interact with him more often.
“Okay,” she said at last.
kenneth humedly stood up 1 when Aaron showed up at the Boyd residence. “I heard that you were behind my transfer to Compton Hospital, Mr. Compton. You have my humble thanks.”
Aaron remained humble and respectful as he replied, “You’re
I’ll come again to propose in person.
“You’re too land, Mr. Boyd. These things are all within the scope of my duties. After Nicole and I are engaged,
Kenenth glanced at Heidi, recalling what she had told him about Aaron being the one to propose the marriage to Nicolle. In fact, he still felt a little surprised about
Back when Monica was the only daughter in their family, Aaron had never even bothered to visit the Boyd residence.
On the contrary, Monica was the one who often visited the Compton residence whenever she had nothing to do and accompanied Rachel on shopping trips or spa sessions
However, Aaron now visited the Boyd residence frequently, and it was always because of Nicole
Kenneth smiled when he heard all this and said, “I didn’t expect the marriage agreement from more than 30 years ago to really be implemented now. It makes que relieved to see you two getting along well.”
Just then, Nicole walked down the stairs.
She was wearing a fitting black skirt today. The hem was short enough that it didn’t reach past her thighs, revealing her slender legs, and her hair was curled into
elegant waves
Aaton looked up at her, has gaze lingering on her waist.
Her waist was slender enough that his hand could probably wrap right around it.
Nicole walked over to him and exchanged glances with him. There seemed to be a sense of familiarity and tacit understanding between them.
Aaron casually slung his arm around her shoulders. “Nicole and I will take our leave list, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd ”
Kenneth and He watched them leave with kind warmth in their eyes.
After they lett, Heidi finally took the initiative to ask, “Say, do you think Mr. Compton’s attitude has changed so drastically because he fell in love with Nicole at fest sight, Kene?”
