After pondering for a while, Melissa decided to pay close attention to the situation of the Lu family.
Thinking about it to the point that she was even overthinking it, Melissa decided to, instead of going back home, rather stay in a hotel that was close to Dream Garden.
Looking around the hotel, she quickly realized that it wasn't a luxurious hotel whatsoever. However, the view from her window allowed her to see the gates of the Dream Garden. She also saw nearly half of the yard, which formed a part of her view. She stood in front of the window and looked at the long-lost home, her mind starting to race once more.
When the weekend came around, the city was introduced to extremely good weather, which hadn't been seen for quite some time. Charles and Sheryl suddenly made the decision to take their two children to the amusement park.
"Charles, are you done yet? As their father, do you really think it's appropriate to make the kids wait for you for such a long time?" Sheryl teased him with a frown. She wasn't pleased with him at all. Tidying Clark's and Shirley's clothes, Sheryl addressed Charles in a fond tone in front of the children. Charles wasn't running late for the sake of an important reason. In fact, he was still struggling to choose what clothes to wear.
"Mom, stop tiding my clothes. It's perfectly fine. Besides, we've been doing this for such a long time now and still, Daddy hasn't even finished yet!" Clark grumbled, sounding as though he was a little adult as he pushed away Sheryl's hand politely.
"Stay calm. Daddy is nearly done. I would like to remind you that we are going to the amusement park. There will be children your age everywhere. It's necessary for us to take some time to dress ourselves well. Once we arrive, your mommy and I will hold your and your sister's hands, and accompany you with big smiles on our faces. I'm sure that there will be a lot of children envious of you and Shirley for having such perfect-looking parents." Saying these words explained Charles' character quite perfectly. He was used to displaying coldness among outsiders. Nevertheless, when he was at home, he was a totally different person. He was warm, loving and fun to be around.
"Daddy, you don't need to dress yourself up. You are the most handsome man in my heart." Staring at Charles, Shirley flatteringly pouted at her father.
"Oh, is that so?" Charles inquired. His face lit up instantly as he heard his daughter's sweet words.
"Of course, I mean it!" Shirley nodded her head with a rather serious look on her face.
Looking at her father, Shirley noticed that he had already changed into his third outfit and styled his hair in multiple ways. He walked over to his daughter and bent over confidently. "Shirley, tell me...am I more handsome with this suit than I was in the previous one?" Charles asked his daughter with a pleased smile on his face.
"Yes, Daddy. You look great."
"Well, alright then. I guess I'm done!" Charles stood up his feet and checked himself out in the mirror once more. He was convinced that he was indeed a handsome man. He nodded his head with a satisfied look on his face.
Sheryl was almost speechless.
"Now, Daddy, shall we leave?"
"Well, of course! Let's go, sweetheart."
"Great! We can finally go and have fun at the amusement park." The two kids cheered excitedly. They had been waiting for this very moment for far too long and were overwhelmed with excitement.
Parked in the yard, Charles' car was ready and waiting for the family. Seeing them step outside of the house, the driver quickly got out of the car, bowed to them and opened the door. From his polite manners, Charles had noticed that he was indeed a very skillful driver.
"Well, you can give me the car keys. I'll drive the car myself." Charles insisted and took over from the respectful driver, who stood by the door as the escort. "Shirley first, and then Clark. Sher is the last to follow," Charles suggested.
Watching them getting in the car and sitting down, Charles closed the door gently behind them and sat in the driver's seat.
Starting the ignition with a roar, leaving the driver behind in the wind, Charles felt pleased with himself. Looking in the rear-view mirror, he thought that the driver looked somewhat pathetic being left alone.
Of course, the entire scenario had been witnessed by Melissa. She had an incredible grudge against Sheryl. Her son, whom she was truly proud of, had now become her driver. Unexpectedly, Sheryl was incredibly cool with that.
It seemed as though what Leila had said was right. She recognized that the woman was a scheming bitch!
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