Attracted By My Ex-wife novel Chapter 272

In the Luo Family's mansion.

A soft carpet the color of sky blue was spread around the living room, lending a warm, summery feeling to the space.

Eddy's eyes was immediately beguiled by the color and toddled toward it, a big smile on his face as he stepped on the carpet.

It was his first time at the Luo Family's house. Despite his new surroundings, he was completely at ease.

Already, he was the spitting image of his father. Anyone would be able to see that he was Kevin's son.

"Is this our little Edward?" Liam asked.

He beamed at the sight of his grandson. Perhaps it was because he was his grandfather, but he thought he had never seen a child more lovely.

The boy's presence was a blessing. With him here, Anne and Liam felt the stiffness between them dissipate, if only for a little. Anne nodded at the old man's question and said, "We all call him Eddy."

"Okay," Liam smiled at her, then walked towards his grandson and hung a golden locket around his neck.

"This is a gift. I want him to have his own keepsake from me. Just think of it as humoring an old man's selfishness," he explained, his words laid out cautiously. He and Anne had only begun to mend their bond. Liam did not want to offend her, especially since she had taken it upon herself to take the boy to see him.

Once again, Eddy bridged the gap of their estrangement.

"Okay. Thank you," Anne answered. She could not find it in herself to refuse. She could see how the old man's eyes lit up when he looked at Eddy.

Eddy grabbed the locket with his little hand and looked at it with wide, curious eyes. The next moment, he opened his mouth and put it in his mouth.

At this, Liam became a bit anxious. He had given Eddy the golden locket as a good luck charm for a long and healthy life, but seeing how the child was nibbling at it, he began to doubt the wisdom of his choice.

He crouched down and reached out to take the locket, but Eddy only gripped it tighter, unwilling to let go. There was a flash of possession in his eyes, as if he was arguing that it was his and no one could take it away.

Liam wanted to chuckle at his stubbornness, but he had to take the locket from the child.

Using just enough strength, he pried it off his hands and away from his neck. Liam watched Eddy's expression carefully, anticipating his crying. To his surprise, the boy just stared at him, albeit with displeasure, but remained silent.

Rose smiled at her father's evident surprise. Her nephew really was something special.

Liam sat down on the sofa and said to Eddy, "Be good. I will give it to you when you won't be biting it anymore."

Eddy looked at Liam from the floor. His eyes went next to the sofa. The next moment, his small hands gripped at the cushions and he decided to climb up. However, the sofa was a little higher than his waist, so he fell back down before he was able to raise himself up.

Once again, he stood up, this time stepping on Liam's foot and using it like a stepladder. He was able to climb smoothly, then reached out for the golden locket in his grandfather's hand.

Liam watched the boy's whole struggle with awe and unbridled amusement. His grandson was definitely as stubborn as he was smart.

He was filled with enthusiasm for Eddy's growth.

The laughter that rang out from the living room reached Valentina's ears. She hovered over the door for a moment, listening, until she finally went in.

She was greeted with the view of a lovely little baby sitting side by side with Liam. The boy was holding a golden lock in his hand and was grinning like a winner.

Her chest swelled with fondness. The boy's smile was bright and his eyes were full of life. She felt an urge to go over to him grow in her.

Liking children came much easier for people their age. Perhaps because she was older, she was charmed by Eddy's innocence. However, her eyes fell next on Anne, and she decided against coming over to hold him.

If she was too eager, she would surely be rejected, so it was better to watch over from a safe distance.

Valentina shifted her attention to Rose and wondered when her daughter would have her own child.

There was a time when Rose had been irrational, going as far as to pretend to be pregnant to tie Kevin down. Valentina was supportive in her daughter trying to get what she wanted, but seeing how things had panned out now, she was glad that Rose failed. She would have suffered so much if she insisted on her absurd plans. She wouldn't have been able to smile like she did now.

Eddy came to them all like a wonderful gift from the heavens.

After a while, Eddy had grown much more comfortable with Liam. When Liam raised his eyes and saw Valentina, he said to Eddy, "This is your Grandma. Come and call her."

Anne's expression changed, but she had kept silent. Eddy looked at Valentina and said in a sweet voice, "Grandma."

His voice ranged pure and clear in her ears. Valentina could no longer resist after hearing him call her grandma. Her face broke into a smile and she walked over to Eddy, scooping him up in her arms.

"My grandson is so cute." Eddy felt comfortable in her arms and lay his head on her shoulder. Valentina's smile grew bigger. She had almost swooned at her grandchild's charming action.

Anne's face eased into a small smile as he watched Valentina cradle her son as if he was the most precious thing on Earth. Rose, too, was filled with happiness at the exchange. It was as if hope had finally revealed itself, and their family could start again. She looked at Anne and winked, and the two sisters exchanged warm, genuine smiles.

"Rose, have you and Mark talked things over?" Valentina asked, to Rose's surprise. It was as if Eddy had softened her, and now she was accepting Rose and Mark's relationship as well.

"Oh, that. I went to see Mark last night, but he was in the middle of an important meeting, so we moved our talk for another time. I'll come by again right away," After this, Rose went out of the house to meet Mark.

"What's with her? I was just asking," Valentina said.