Osvaldo looked at the small Gaia on the table, before his gaze settled on Selena.
He smirked. "Selena, are you sure this little thing isn't yours?"
The way she acted and carried herself seemed to resemble Selena in some way...
Selena hesitated for a moment before admitting, "Well... technically speaking, Gaia is mine."
She coughed nervously. "I created her when I was thirteen."
A glimmer of understanding flashed across Osvaldo's eyes as he realized who this little creature really was.
He had initially thought that Stanley had given Gaia to Selena as a gift. But now that he knew she was actually Selena's creation, it changed everything.
His wife had given birth to a son based solely on his appearance... even before she knew who he truly was...
Osvaldo softened his expression and rubbed Gaia's head gently. "Don't worry, Daddy will take good care of you."
Selena remained silent while Gaia beamed with joy and covered her face with both hands in excitement.
As they stood there together like a family of three, the people in the room couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sense of harmony emanating from them.
The people around Osvaldo were eagerly anticipating him having a child. However, Selena was still too young and not ready to have one yet. Although little Gaia wasn't a real person, she looked like Osvaldo and had Selena's personality, making her a good companion for both of them.
Selena let Gaia play on her own while she talked to Osvaldo about their upcoming visit to the Wang family. "My parents are hosting a welcome banquet for me tomorrow. Once I take care of everything, I'll bring you to meet them."
Selena had originally planned on bringing Osvaldo with her but his appearance resembled that of Gaia's which could raise suspicions from some malicious individuals if he were seen at the Wangs' gathering.
As the Turner family's daughter and as someone who has intervened in the center city power struggle as an honorable woman, Selena has already done something quite extraordinary. With all those noble ladies from the Wang family present tomorrow, it was sure to be quite lively.
This was also an opportunity for them to see some sights they hadn't seen before...
Selena smiled sweetly at this thought while Osvaldo looked at her meaningfully. He remembered all too well how dangerous things could get within the Wang family walls - with all their hidden agendas and schemes - so he ruffled Selena's hair affectionately before saying: "Please tell me if there is anything you need my help with."
"Okay," replied Selena with another smile.
Later that night, Selena slept soundly in their bedroom while Osvaldo worked diligently in his study room. Little Gaia sat dutifully on top of his desk as he conducted video conferences with Luke, Spencer, James... and even Dante who hasn't been seen in ages!
The atmosphere was heavy. Luke rubbed his forehead, looking at the background of Osvaldo's life and said, "Mr. Anderson, when do you have time to go out for a drink?"
Since Osvaldo married Selena, his carefree days were gone forever. After joining the federation, he became busier than ever before and had not relaxed in a long time. With Selena and Osvaldo also in the league now, Luke could almost predict that his future would only get worse.
Osvaldo's eyes were deep but he remained silent.
Luke could tell from one glance that this guy wasn't in a good mood. He should be happy with his wife by his side but why did he look so miserable?
Spencer put down his glass and smiled, "I heard there is a banquet tomorrow hosted by King Ting for their newly adopted daughter."
Luke asked hesitantly,"... Mrs. Anderson isn't planning on going alone?"
Osvaldo gave him an angry glare.
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