The surrounding temperature instantly plummeted.
Even the air seemed to freeze.
Ethan's gloomy gaze felt icy, sending shivers down one's spine.
A chill crept up from the soles of Samantha's feet. She realized her slip of the tongue and hastily explained, "No, I didn't mean you are my son. I meant you look a lot like my son, and I suspect you might be his father..."
Uh...
Why did it feel like the more she explained, the more unclear it became?
Where did her usual eloquence go?
And unfortunately, Charlotte, oblivious to the mysterious atmosphere between them, continued to jump and cheer, "Mommy, he's Daddy! Daddy's finally back. Let's take Daddy home quickly..."
Samantha immediately covered Charlotte's small mouth and gave an apologetic smile to Ethan.
Ethan's stern face darkened. He tugged at the corner of his mouth, and compared to the coldness in his eyes, the smile on his face had a slightly more sinister edge.
He felt like he must be crazy to be here, listening to this crazy woman rambling for so long.
"Um, let me explain. The thing is, I..."
Samantha tried hard to organize her words to make things clear.
However, Ethan didn't give her a chance. He cast a cold glance at her, bent over, got into the nearby Maybach, stepped on the gas, and quickly disappeared down the road.
"Daddy... Daddy...!"
Charlotte's pouty little mouth flattened in a pitiful manner. Her eyes turned red, and she looked on the verge of tears.
Samantha felt like she had just embarrassed herself to the extreme, and it was all thanks to the little girl by her side.She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, suppressed the surging anger, and lifted Charlotte from the ground, speaking with a trace of annoyance, "Charlotte, do you remember what I told you? Don't run around everywhere. It's dangerous outside. What if you encounter bad people?"
Earlier, when she and Alexander returned home, they discovered that Charlotte was missing.
She panicked, and even sobered up.
She instructed Alexander to stay at home and call her immediately if Charlotte returned. Meanwhile, she searched everywhere.
She even considered calling the police if she couldn't find Charlotte in the neighborhood.
Charlotte was different from Alexander.
Alexander was clever and lively, full of ideas, and could find a way to escape even if he encountered bad people.
Charlotte, on the other hand, was the opposite--soft and cute, just like she was in her childhood. She was easily trusting, the kind of naive girl who would count money for someone even after being sold.
If she really encountered a bad person, it would be disastrous.
Luckily, Charlotte was unharmed.
Otherwise, she really didn't know what to do.
Charlotte hugged Samantha's neck, buried her little head in her arms, and sniffled, her small body trembling as she forcefully sniffed, "I secretly followed brother downstairs. I wanted to surprise you, but as I followed, I couldn't find him anymore."
Samantha sighed in her heart, speechless.
This was the kind of foolish thing her daughter would do.
Charlotte muttered softly again, "Mommy, why don't we bring Daddy home? Daddy left again. When can we see Daddy again? I miss Daddy..."
Samantha walked towards the residential area, holding Charlotte and repeating the words she had been saying for four years.
"He's not your Daddy. You've mistaken someone else. Your Daddy is an astronaut; he went to space. It will take several more years for him to come back..."
...
Chelsea Creek
Noah was safely escorted home by Jade. As he waited in the living room on the ground floor, Suzy, who had been waiting anxiously, immediately rushed over. She squatted down, intending to hug him, but before her hand could touch Noah, he avoided it with a disdainful expression on his face.
Suzy had long grown accustomed to his rejection and resistance, feeling no embarrassment at all. Instead, she smiled affectionately.
"Noah, where did you go? Do you know how worried your dad and I were? Your little uncle took you out without permission, and he didn't even take good care of you. Your dad almost crippled his legs."
Noah's dark gaze stared at Suzy's feigned expression, his face devoid of any emotion.
Suzy, feeling his gaze, was covered in goosebumps and hair standing on end.
"What's wrong with you? Why are you looking at me like that?"
Noah asked expressionlessly, "Do I have any brothers?"
His voice carried a chilling tone, each word exuding a cool and distant feeling.
Suzy, not understanding why he suddenly asked this, promptly denied, "No, back then, I only gave birth to you."
Noah's mouth curved in a half-smile, ambiguous and scornful, as he looked at Suzy, half mocking and half disdainful.
His expression irritated Suzy.
She trembled with anger, wishing she could strangle him.
He was truly an ungrateful wolf.
For four years, she had taken care of him wholeheartedly, trying to please him.
Yet, he still kept his distance from her.
As a baby, he was well-behaved when anyone held him except for her, as he would cry whenever she touched him.
She had thought that as he grew older, this situation would improve. As long as she treated him well, he would eventually like her, and then she could persuade Ethan to marry her.
Unexpectedly, he not only didn't help her but also stopped her from entering the house.
He was just as detestable as his birth mother.
If she had known, she would have strangled him when he was a baby. Now, she wouldn't have this stumbling block.
Suzy suppressed the anger in her heart, concealed the malice in her eyes, smiled slightly, and continued to please Noah, "Noah, I know you like corn shrimp. I started preparing the ingredients early this morning and personally cooked a dish for you. Are you hungry? I..."
"Go back. I don't want to see you."
Before she could finish her sentence, Noah coldly interrupted and went upstairs without looking back.
Suzy clenched her back molars, squeezing her hands into fists to restrain the urge to strangle Noah.
Noah climbed to the second floor and saw his little uncle, Kilian Steele, hobbling towards him from afar. His eyes glittered, as if a drowning person had grabbed the only straw for survival.
"Oh my, you've finally come back! If you didn't return, your dad would have killed me. Where did you go just now? In the blink of an eye, I couldn't find you. Do you know how worried I was? I thought I was done. I..."With a loud "bang," Kilian's words were cut off as the door slammed shut.
***
Noah locked the door, opened his laptop, and typed in the search bar, "Is there really someone in the world who looks exactly the same but has no blood relation?"The answers were varied.Some said yes, some said no, and after searching for a while, he couldn't find the answer he was looking for.Noah stared at the computer screen, lost in thought.Why did that Alexander look exactly like him?Why could he feel a sense of familiarity from Samantha that even his own birth mother couldn't provide?Could the Alexander be his real brother?Moreover, was Suzy not his real mother, but Samantha was?A series of questions lingered in his mind.It seemed that if he wanted to find the answers, he had to take matters into his own hands....Having just returned to London, Samantha was extremely busy. She not only had to organize the house and buy household items but also had to find a kindergarten for the two little ones. After a whole day of busyness, she finally selected a kindergarten and rus
Noah has not returned for a long time.Ethan glanced at his watch. It had already been fifteen minutes. Noah had once again disobeyed his orders.Ethan's face turned black as he took out his phone and dialed Noah's number. "I'm sorry, the number you dialed is powered off. Please try again later," came the automated response.The air instantly solidified. Ethan's handsome face alternated between pale and dark, surrounded by a layer of cold air that sent shivers down the spine.He stood up and headed to the restroom.Meanwhile, Alexander had finished attending to his physiological needs and returned to the boutique supermarket, only to find no trace of Samantha and Charlotte.Unfazed, he calmly approached the cashier, "Hello, Miss, have you seen my mommy and sister? My mommy is very beautiful, with chestnut-colored hair, and my sister has two buns on her head, wearing a red dress."The cashier had a deep impression of Alexander and recognized him immediately. Over the years, she had nev
Ethan raised his eyes and glanced outside the car window, then slowly curled his lips.He smiled.But the smile didn't reach his eyes, giving people an eerie chill.A bad premonition emerged in Samantha's heart.Under her pleading gaze, Ethan leaned in.Samantha felt an overwhelming aura coming at her, making it hard to breathe. Various things seemed to explode in her head—nervousness, panic, and confusion.Ethan leisurely admired the colorful expressions on her face, his slender fingers gently pulling.The car door opened.Samantha: “...”Ethan's eagle-like black eyes firmly captured her. His thin lips slightly curved, and he coldly uttered two words, "Get out."Samantha's gaze crossed Ethan's body, and she saw that Justin had already walked to the front of the car, exploring the area with his eyes, looking in her direction.Her blood seemed to rush to her head. Her mind felt hot. Gripping Ethan's collar, she pulled him closer and accurately kissed Ethan's thin lips.When Justin glan
Ethan arrived at the dean's office.Nick, wearing a white coat, leaned against the back of the chair with a jade-like figure. His handsome profile, adorned with gold-rimmed glasses, exuded refinement and elegance.Seeing Ethan enter, he greeted him to sit down and then took out Noah's medical examination report from the drawer, handing it to him.Ethan's gaze fell on the diagnosis results.Stomach problems.Tendency towards depression.When he saw the stomach issue, there was no fluctuation on his face.After all, Noah had been a picky eater since childhood. If the food didn't suit his taste, he would rather go hungry. Over time, it was abnormal not to have a stomach problem.But, depression...?Ethan's handsome brows furrowed slightly, and his thin lips tightened. "How could he have depression?"Nick's expression turned serious, and he spoke with emphasis, "That's exactly why I asked you to come. Although he currently only shows a tendency towards depression, if not treated promptly,
After Noah ended the video call and walked out of the room, Samantha had just finished preparing dinner.He calmly deleted the video call record from his phone and placed it on the coffee table.Samantha invited him and Charlotte to the table to eat."Alex, the doctor said you need to take good care of your stomach, so I specially stewed some chicken soup for you. Drink more later."It was strange.She usually pampered him with delicious food and drinks.How did he end up with a severe stomach condition?Noah looked at the layer of yellow oil on the chicken soup and frowned slightly. His small eyebrows twisted into a knot, and a hint of disgust flashed deep in his eyes.He hated meat.Especially the meat of birds and animals.He always felt a strong, unpleasant odor.Just smelling that scent made him nauseous.Seeing him not moving, Samantha wondered, "Why aren't you eating? Aren't you supposed to love chicken soup the most?"Noah suppressed the urge to vomit, picked up the spoon, and
Seeing Karen's stunned expression, Samantha opened her arms and gave her a big hug."Karen, it's been so long... I missed you terribly."Karen's rigid facial expression softened instantly. She hugged Samantha tightly, pounding on her back, "You brat, you didn't contact me for four years. I thought you died out there.""Sorry..."Hearing the choked-up voice, Samantha couldn't help but feel her eyes reddening.Having been away for four years with no communication, aside from an apology, she had no idea what else to say.Karen pulled her away, cupping her face and inspecting her from head to toe. "Hmm, it's really you, exactly like I remember."Samantha, breaking into a smile through her tears, brought the two little ones from behind. "Quickly call her 'godmother.'"Noah and Charlotte obediently exclaimed, "Godmother."Karen looked at the big-eyed kids, her mouth agape. "They... they are your children?"Samantha nodded. "Yes! She is Charlotte, and He is Alexander, nicknamed Alex."Karen'
The next day, Karen wanted to accompany Samantha to send Charlotte and Noah to kindergarten. Noah sternly refused. In the end, Samantha alone took them to kindergarten. As they approached the school, Noah still couldn't help but remind her, "Remember, don't trust others too much, not even your best friends. People have hidden agendas." Samantha was amused by his appearance, "Okay, I got it! Hurry up and go in! It's a new school for you, and Charlotte might not adapt well. Take good care of her." Noah knew she hadn't taken it seriously and sighed inwardly. He turned around and went into the school. After safely sending the children to kindergarten, Samantha drove to Chelsea Creek. The night before, she received a message from Wendy. Today at 9 a.m., she would discuss cooperation with Ellena at Chelsea Creek. At the same time, at Chelsea Creek. Ethan specifically took a day off to accompany his son at home. Seeing his son pushing away the dishes made by the chef, his face beco
Samantha looked at Ethan in surprise, unable to believe that the man in front of her was Suzy's fiancé and one of her targets since returning to London this time.After a brief moment of distraction, she immediately composed herself, took out her business card."Mr. Steele, hello, I..."Ethan coldly interrupted her words, sneering, "Even the chef has a business card?"Samantha was stunned, her mind a bit short-circuited, not reacting for a moment.The housekeeper broke out in a cold sweat, anxious to explain, "Sir, she is not..."Before he could finish his sentence, Ethan stopped him with his hand. "Go and make two dishes for the young master to taste. Remember, he has a stomach problem and can't eat spicy food."Samantha instantly understood. Ethan mistook her for the chef?She didn't expect Suzy's son to also have a stomach issue.This inadvertently reminded her of Alex. Softening, she unexpectedly put down her briefcase, rolled up her sleeves, and entered the kitchen.The housekeep