Chapter 78
“Ms. Morin, Eloise is jest your friend’s daughter and the goddaughter of Damien’s uncle. It’s not appropriate for you to pick her up every day. I even heard that you two are living together,” Lucy remarked.
“That’s our business. It’s nothing to do with you
“Indeed. It has nothing to do with me. But you don’t even pick up your own son, yet you’re picking up your uncle–in–law’s goddaughter and raising her? Aren’t you worried about what people will say?”
“Since you were so eager to pickup my son, I could only settle for someone else’s child.” Celeste’s tone was cold and indifferent.
Lucy’s brows furrowed, and she struggled to find the words.
“Mom Dad and Lucy always picked me up during your three–year absence. She did many of the things you were supposed to do. You should be grateful. Why you blaming ber?” The way Lucian defended Lucy reminded Celeste of three years ago.
When he testified in court on Lucy’s behalf, he looked just as aggressive and self–righteous as he did at that moment,
Celeste couldn’t believe that she carried him for ten months only for him to be an ungrateful brat.
“I’m divorcing your father. Your beloved Lucy will take my place sooner or later, so I’m just letting her get used to the experience of being a stepmom.”
Lucy was upset and wanted to argue back, but with Lucian there, she held her tongue.
When Lucy went silent, Celeste turned away and Immediately left with Eloise
By nightfall, Celeste had chosen a nice restaurant and sent the location to Adrian.
Eloise asked, “Ms. Morin, is Mr. Wrenderd coming soon?”
“Yes” Celeste extended her fair hand and gently pinched Eloise’s cheek. When Mr. Wretford arrives, you’ll have to start calling him Daddy Adnan, alright?” “Okay. I’ll listen to you.”
“You like Mc Wrenford, don’t you?”
Eloise lowered her head and smiled shyly. “Mr. Wreatord is quite gentle. When he visited Mommy, he always brought rue gifts.”
“Is that so?” Celeste smiled faintly. “Do you think he’ll bring you a gift tonight?”
“1 bet be will!” Clouse’s face lit up with a sweet gin, and her eyes sparkled with anticipation.
Five minutes later, someone knocked on the door to the private room.
Celeste glanced up just as the waiter opened the door–and in stepped a tall, imposing figure behind him
Addan strode in wearing a well–lated suit and clutching a giant bunny plush. When she saw this, she turned to look at Eloise. Their eyes met, and they exchanged a
Their ampoken understanding showed there was some sort of mother–daughter connection between them.
“Daddy AdraG “
Although Eluise wasn’t lood, Adrian had heard her. Nevertheless, he couldn’t resist using her, “What did you just call me? I couldn’t hear you.
Celeste similed as she watched him bend over to gaze at Eloise while holding the plush toy.
Boise was autistic and disliked talking most of the time, so Celeste knew what he was trying to do
Wurn the young gll bestatud, Celeste soitly tested a hand on her back and encouraged her, “Eloise, otc Wienford has given you a gift. What should you say to h
“Thank you, Daddy Adriat
This time, Boise said it loud and clear, and a tiny grin spread across her face.
“You’re welcome.”
Adrian handed her the plush, and she immediately reached out to grab li
Toward the end of the dinner, Adrian looked up at Celeste and asked, “Ms. Morin, I’m guessing you didn’t invite the out tonight just for dinner, did