Alice hear her daughter's words and was amused, as she chuckled, “Why did you say that?”
“Because…. I think daddy don’t loves mommy.” Eliana continued. “Other daddies kiss their children every day and play with them. But my daddy visits us only once or twice a year each time. He just says a few words and then leaves. He doesn’t even hug you. He doesn’t love me. I don’t want this Daddy anymore.”
Alice's heart sank.
She did not dare to tell Eliana the truth for fear that it would come as a terrible blow to her. So, Alice asked someone to help her out and pretend to be Eliana’s father.
She did not expect Eliana to be so intelligent and considerate.
Eliana continued, “Mommy, don’t think that I will be upset by a divorce. Why don’t you look for another man? As long as he loves you, I will also be able to accept him! If he has children, I will get along with them as well.”
“Silly girl.”
Alice’s eyes turned red on hearing that, “Other than you, Mommy doesn’t need anyone!”
“But I want a brother.” Eliana smiled and said, “I want mommy and daddy to pamper me and an elder brother who can take care of me and play with me.”
Alice patted her head and hugged her. However, she didn’t say anything and remained silent. She thought of her son who was taken away from her and she wondered how he was doing now. She wished she could see her son one day and hug him tightly.
When Eliana saw Alice being sad, she swore in her heart that she would look for a considerate and caring man for her mother. Who can protect her and love her mother?
That night, Alice received an e-mail from the HR department of the Dream High Group which informed her to start working at Hotel Dream High the next Monday.
Alice was tidying up the apartment when she saw Eliana was busy playing with the iPad. “What are you playing, baby?”
Eliana quickly hugged the iPad and said, “I am not telling you.”
“Okay, fine. I won’t look at it.”
Elaina continued to fill in the information after Alice walked away. It turned out that Eliana was registering Alice on a dating website.
She was satisfied with some of the men she saw on the website. However, she liked the man she met at the airport very much. She felt that he was certainly suitable for her mother.
But… she couldn’t find him on this website.
As for Alice, she had completely no idea that her smart daughter was on a mission to find a good husband for her…
If she know, she would certainly be shocked…
The day that Alice reported to work was the tenth anniversary of Hotel Dream High, which was why she was very busy throughout the day.
“Alice… Is that you?”
Just as she was busy with arranging the staff to work…
Alice was shocked by the familiar yet somehow strange voice…
Alice turned around and saw a young couple. The man was handsome and looked unsettled and the woman held his arm tightly…
Even though it had already been five years, Alice still felt hurt when she saw her ex-boyfriend walking hand in hand with her ex-best friend. She would never forget what her ex-boyfriend did to her five years ago.
Clenching her fists, she managed to smile and said, “It’s been a while.”
Evan looked at Alice and wanted to say something but eventually Ruby tighten her grip on his hand and nothing was able to come out of his mouth.
Ruby Hart held onto Evan's arm tighter and said to Alice, “Why didn’t you tell us that you are back?”
“I don’t think it was necessary,” Alice replied.
“I heard that you went abroad and broke all ties with the Brown family.” Ruby pretended to be concerned but the evil smile in her eyes showed her intentions. “You should go back home and reunite with your family.”
Noticing that Alice was not looking good and was feeling uncomfortable, Evan said. “Let’s go, Ruby.”
“What’s the hurry? We haven’t seen each other for so many years. I want to have a good chat with Alice.” Ruby said as she forced Alice into the elevator.
When the elevator opened, Ruby dragged Alice inside. At the same time, someone in a business suit brushed past Alice and she felt that she met him before.
Alice was about to look up to see who he was, when Ruby was one step ahead and asked, “Alice, Will you come?”
“What?” Alice asked.
“Will you come to our engagement party?” Ruby said while playing with the diamond ring on her finger. She wanted to show off in front of Alice.
With her eyes lit up and the corner of her lips tilting upwards, Ruby looked smug and condescending.
“It’s on the eighteenth of next month. I hope that you can attend the party.”
The familiar and expensive ring stung Alice’s eyes. She once visited the jewelry shop with Evan and pointed to a ring, saying that it would be the designated engagement ring for them. Little did she expect that the ring would end up on her best friend's finger.
“I just started working at this hotel and I won’t have the time for it.” Alice looked away from the ring.
“Alice you must come!” Ruby held onto Alice’s hand and then said, “I have always hoped that someday you will be my bridesmaid.”
Hearing that, Alice was speechless. She thought to herself “So, you mean that you have had the intention of stealing Evan from me for a long time?”
Ruby continued, “I know that you might be embarrassed about coming to my party without a partner. But it’s okay. I can introduce my friend to you.”
“No need, I do have a boyfriend. I just don’t have the time for it.” Alice pushed away Ruby’s arm. “Besides, my ex-boyfriend, aka your fiance, might not want me to go.”
Hearing this, Evan's face darkened.
Ruby paused and then held Alice’s hand again as she said, “Alice, why do you ask your boyfriend to come with you? I want to thank him for taking such good care of you.”
“Don’t bother. He is very busy.”
Because of the pulling and shoving between Alice and Ruby, Alice lost her balance and was about to fall. However, Ruby just stood there, not intending to help her at all.
A few seconds later, Alice fell on someone’s firm chest and hear a familiar chuckle.
Alice found this chuckle very familiar.Straightening her back and looking up, Alice met with Zayden’s cold eyes.She tilted her head and complained in her heart, “What the heck? How the hell did I bump into him, no matter where I went? He must be thinking that I am a shameless woman who would do anything to throw herself at him. But I am not.”Ruby asked, “Alice are you alright?”Instead of answering her, Alice clenched her fists tightly. She thought, “Do you enjoy the show, Ruby? You have been very sarcastic to me since we entered the elevator. Alice know that she was here to cause trouble for her. If she find out Alice didn’t have a boyfriend, she would be even more delighted. However, Alice didn’t want to give in to her so easily…Alice was already pissed off by her and started to think of a way out.Speaking of boyfriend…The next moment, Alice held Zayden's arm tightly and leaned against his shoulder. She felt that his body suddenly become tense. However, she ignored it and pret
Alice swiftly dodged it and the glass smashed behind her. She had never seen a kid as unruly as this one. Alice frowned angrily, however… when she looked at the boy’s face, her anger dissipated.The kid sat behind the wall made up of pillows and bedding, like a little prince. He looked adorable. However, at this moment, he looked very upset.“What’s wrong, buddy? Did anyone bully you?” Alice took a couple of steps and squatted down and asked.Max looked at her with a hint of puzzlement flashing in his eyes. And then, he pushed her hand away, acting like he didn’t want to interact with Alice.Seeing this, Alice avoids touching him. She just quietly on the floor with him. Soon someone knocked on the door and said, “Miss Brown, the soup and pancakes you ordered are ready. Do you need us to send them in?”“No need.” Alice said, “Just leave them outside.”At the same time, the fragrance of the pancakes drifted into the room. Max did not speak but occasionally looked at Alice. He also swall
“Little master!”“Miss Brown!”With the sharp clank of the broken chandelier, the hotel staff yelled frantically.At that time the broken pieces of the chandelier were scattered everywhere in the living room. Alice held Max tightly in her arms and protected him with her body. Yet, her arm was crashed under the chandelier and blood splashed everywhere, looking quite terrifying. Due to the intense pain, Alice fainted on the spot.However, just before Alice passed out she seemed to hear Max utter faintly, “Mommy!”Meanwhile, the rest panicked!“Call the ambulance! Hurry up!”“But little mater refused to let Miss Brown go! What should we do?”“We can’t just leave him here! Just let him go to the hospital together.”“Okay. Call Mr. Collins.”****Meanwhile, at the Snow Private Club, Zayden had just signed a business contract and was waiting for Henry to say goodbye to guests and walked them out first. He enjoyed a cup o coffee in the private room while he was waiting. This was a regular oc
“I don’t plan to get married for the time being,” After thinking for a while, Zayden answered coldly.Hearing his answer, the hope that Jessica had just gathered died down. She then said, “It’s getting late. I should leave now.”Later. Jessica walked out of the villa and entered a car unhappily. As soon as she fastened her seat belt, Jessica ordered, “Drive.”After the car left the high-end villa complex, the driver said, “Miss everything went as planned until the hotel manager ruined it.”“It’s okay.” Jessica put on a sinister smile and said, “It would be worse if the boy was killed. It’s better this way. Zayden would be more worried and take marrying me more seriously in this way.”“Then the kid…”“Don’t do anything to him for now. There will be other opportunities,” Jessica said dismissively as she was looking at her newly manicured nails. Then she ordered, “Tell Henry that I will go visit Max these days. Prepare some things that kids like more.”“Yes, Miss.”****In the hospital.
Eliana started to run excitedly toward the cafe. She was smiling happily.A stretched Bentley stopped in front of the cafe and an old man got out of the car with an assistant.“Sir, this way.” His assistant who was standing beside him, said respectfully.The old man looked around, frowned, and said. ”Look at me now what I am doing? I have never thought that one day I would go on a blind date for my grandson at such age. Why can’t we get someone to impersonate him. Once we find a right girl for him, we will discuss the marriage details.”“Sir, I don’t this it’s a good idea. So many people in Rose city recognize Zayden. No on would believe that he was seeing someone when we put his profile on the dating app. Even if who would believe, they had think that it’s a scam. So, I think it was better to pick the women in person.”“You are right.” The old man sighed and said, “Forget it! I will do it for my grandson and great-grandson sake. Oh yes, don’t forget to order ice-cream.” After the old
In the following days, Eliana kept using the excuse of buying ice cream to leave the house and secretly meet old Master Collins. Each time she returned home, her bag would be full of gifts.One day, when Alice was cleaning up the house, she noticed the new toys that Eliana bought home and asked, “When did you get this little mermaid bracelet?”Eliana was arranging her toys and she said nonchalantly, “It came with ice-cream.”Alice frowned and asked, “They are giving toys with ice-cream?”“Yes, the staff in the cafe all think I am cute. So, they gave me extra gifts.” Eliana replied with a smug smile.Alice was suspicious at first. But then she thought that Elly was a good kid and those were only some toys, she perished her doubts.“Oh, get ready, Elly, I will take you to the kindergarten nearby to have a look this afternoon. See which one you like and I will register you.”Frowning, Eliana asked in puzzlement. “But I have made some new friends in the kindergarten. Mommy, why we have to
In the end, they concluded that Max had autism.“I am very sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude.” Alice apologized and said, “I will pay for this meal as an apology.”Zayden come to his senses and could see that she was genuinely saying sorry. He also realized that his reaction just now was also very strong considering that she had saved Max. He softened his voice and said, “Max can speak. He just chose not to speak.”Alice nodded and did not ask any further.At the play area, Max sat among the sea of colorful balls and looked worried when he couldn’t find Eliana.Suddenly, Eliana jumped up from under the balls and laughed, “I am here!”Max was a little stunned, as this was the first time when he had played with another kid.Seeing him like this, Eliana was also stunned and asked, “What’s wrong buddy?”Max shook his head, grabbed her head, and pointed to the table. Eliana nodded and asked, “Are you hungry? Let’s go and eat!”After coming to the table, Max insisted on sitting with Alice at
After sending Elaina and Alice home, the car was caught in a traffic jam.Usually, Max would become very frustrated when he was struck in a traffic jam. However today, he quietly drew on his notepad.Zayden was still pondering in disbelief at what happened at the restaurant.He could understand Max's fondness for Alice because she had saved him. But what about Eliana? Although Eliana was a very likable child, however, he had never seen Max accepting another child that easily.Zayden come back to his senses when Max excitedly tugged his sleeve. He was trying to show his drawing. Zayden looked at what Max drew.On the notepad was a drawing of a man and woman each holding onto a boy and a girl. The sky was blue and the grass was green, with a golden sun shining over them. It looked like a perfect picture of the family of four.Zayden looked at the picture for a while before asking, “Max, do you want to Mommy?”Max frantically nodded and his face turned red as she struggled to say the wor