Semua Bab Obedient Surrogate No More: Bab 151 - Bab 160

The awkwardness vanished as Ashton returned with Chicago and sat across from Chris.“Why are you back?” Ashton inquired.“For Chris’s wedding,” he replied.As Ashton poured tea, her hand shook slightly. She had learned to control her reactions over the years.“He’s getting married?” she asked.“He has a blind date,” explained Chris’s father. “They were childhood sweethearts.”Ashton congratulated him, but Lisa criticized her for skipping her own arranged dates.Chicago sensed Ashton’s discomfort and offered her candy, which Ashton accepted with a kiss.Lisa scolded her, then softened, “Don’t worry, I’m not angry.”The meal was served, and Wendy helped Chicago eat.Justin praised Chicago’s independence, which Ashton credited to her mother.After a few bites, Chicago was full. Ashton noticed and suggested some fresh air.Justin and Lisa discussed Ashton’s future. Justin praised her success; Lisa wished for her to marry.Lisa turned to Chris, “Look out for your sister.”Chris nodded sile

Two days later, Fiona's private jet touched down in Bay City."Mummy!" Chicago raced into Fiona's arms.Fiona held her close, tears mingling with Chicago's. "Why the tears?""I missed Mummy..." Chicago whimpered.Ashton hugged Stuart, asking if he missed his godmother. He nodded, not wanting to upset her."What do you think? Is our son too mature?" Ashton asked Fiona."Is that bad?" Fiona replied, showering Chicago with kisses until she laughed.Darwin, rushing for a flight to Boston, thought he saw Fiona at the airport. Lilian tried to hold him back, but the figure disappeared."It's nothing," Darwin dismissed her concern, though his heart ached.Fiona remarked on the new developments in Bay City, including a theme park."Mummy, what's Solomon?" Chicago asked.Fiona explained about Darwin, the business genius."Bad brother, Chicago didn't talk to you!" Chicago pouted to Stuart, refusing to share the delicious duck she had discovered.Stuart wasn't bothered. "I'm not a greedy pig. I d

"Well, Chicago can't sleep in tomorrow!" Fiona ruffled her hair.Chicago bounced with excitement. "Okay, yay!" She then looked at Stuart, who became quiet at the mention of pets."Brother, you can't go to the park, but godmother said there's a great science museum here. Let's go after the park!"Stuart's ears reddened. "Whatever, I'm fine with anything.""Alright, little monkey, go take a bath!" Fiona said, handing her over to Wendy.The next day, Fiona and Chicago went to the community's private park. Fiona dressed Chicago in cute overalls and yellow rain boots. Chicago busied herself greeting the elderly residents and their dogs."Except for the big black dog, all dogs are good dogs!" Chicago said, returning to Fiona's side after playing.Fiona's heart tightened at the mention, recalling a past incident with a dangerous dog. But Chicago was brave, approaching even large dogs without fear."Mommy doesn't need to be brave. Chicago and big brother will protect you!" Chicago declared.F

"Oh," Fiona replied coldly."Take them away," Stuart directed the people behind him, who quickly stepped forward to remove the flowers and alcohol.Fiona placed her own offerings, her sunglasses concealing the tears streaming down her face. Gazing at the smiling faces on the tombstone, she silently thought, "Mom, grandparents, I hope you can forgive my absence these past five years. My babies have grown up healthy, protected by your spirits."She tenderly touched the children's heads."Stuart, Chicago, these are your grandmother, great-grandfather, and great-grandmother," Fiona introduced.Ashton had briefed the children beforehand, and Fiona had recounted their family stories to them many times.Stuart was the first to react. He knelt down immediately and bowed his head. Chicago hesitated, then followed suit."Grandma and ancestors, don't worry about Mommy. Stuart is strong and will protect Mommy and his big brother," Stuart declared, clumsily joining his hands together in a solemn p

After a pleasant dinner together, Roy and Lilian enjoyed their conversation immensely.When parting, Roy sincerely said, "To be honest, I have great admiration for you, Miss Robbins. If it were up to me, I would definitely put this deal in your hands. But... Chelsea has impressed all of our shareholders with her capabilities, there's hardly a day when someone isn't recommending her to me!"Lilian's smile remained unwavering."Chelsea has indeed fought some impressive battles these past few years. Not just your shareholders, I admire her myself. However, most of her clients are not from our side, and I'm afraid she might struggle to adapt to Armie Country."That was also Roy's concern.Even with last year's success with the national enterprise case, he still had his reservations.This was one reason why he didn't go straight into a partnership with Monsoon Investment and instead welcomed other companies to submit competing proposals."In any case, I have utmost confidence in both Solom