A Mix-up Made Me His Enemy's Woman novel Chapter 73

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Chapter 73

“If a third person truly did see it, you can curse me with infertility,” Silas texted back.

Bethany fell silent at the boldness of his words. With that kind of oath, she felt somewhat better.

“Mrs. Brennan, can you open the door now?”

Bethany reluctantly opened the door.

Silas leaned against the doorframe with a faint smile on his face. “Evan just said he misses you. He wants to invite you out to dinner.”

“I didn’t receive an invitation from him.”

The moment she finished speaking, Bethany’s phone rang.

“Aunt Betty! Grandpa gave me an allowance today. I want to treat you to dinner! But not at home. Let’s go out on a date!”

Bethany looked at the lively little boy, her lips subconsciously curving. “Alright, thank you.”

She couldn’t bear to refuse such an adorable little munchkin.

Silas started to smile, but then his traitorous nephew added, “Aunt Betty, it’ll just be the two of us, okay? Uncle Silas can stay

home and eat!”

Bethany glanced up at the frozen figure in front of her, suppressing her laughter. “Are you sure you don’t want to invite Uncle Silas?”

“Just us two! Uncle Silas would only be a third wheel. We’re not bringing him!”

“Evan.” Silas ground his teeth and reached for the phone, but Bethany hung up quickly.

Bethany smirked triumphantly. “You’re a grown man. Don’t bully a little kid.”

In the end, Silas personally drove them to the mall, and Evan ruthlessly told his uncle to go home and not disturb them.

Silas clenched his jaw. He’d remember what this chubby little traitor did today.

Evan grabbed Bethany’s hand with his small fingers. “Aunt Betty, can you help me buy something?”

Bethany smiled gently. “What do you want to buy?”

Evan seemed a little shy as he said, “It’s Cara’s birthday. I want to buy her a present.

“Aunt Betty, I have 100 dollars! What do you think I should get her?”

Bethany watched the little boy’s cheeks turn pink, her expression peculiar. If she remembered correctly, Evan was only six. Did he already have a crush?

“I can help you pick something out, but can you tell me who Cara is?”

Evan grinned goofily. “She sits next to me in class. Her name is Cara Lambert. Aunt Betty, Cara is so pretty. Lots of

classmates like her.”

“What about you?” she teased.

“Aunt Betty, don’t tease me! I like her a little bit.”

Bethany wasn’t sure what kids gave each other for birthdays these days. Thus, she took Evan to a safe option–a plushie store.

“How about a stuffed animal?”

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Evan shook his head. “No way, Aunt Betty. Lots of people give those out.”

Bethany led him around the mall. “What about a hair clip?”

After browsing for a while, they finally bought Cara a crystal hair clip. Bethany couldn’t help but marvel at how generous kids were with money these days. A single hair clip had cost almost 50 dollars.

Evan didn’t even blink at the price.

Of course, Bethany wouldn’t actually let the little guy pay for dinner. They chose a fusion restaurant, and Evan grabbed garlic chicken wings with his greasy little fingers, one after another, eating with relish.

About half an hour earlier, Bethany had texted Silas. He hadn’t gone far and said he’d come right away.

Bethany held Evan’s hand as they walked toward the elevator.

Meanwhile, Noah, who was also out for dinner, frowned as he watched their retreating figures.

“Noah, the restaurant is this way. Why aren’t you moving?”

Noah brushed off Ella’s hand. “Hold on. I left something in the car, so I’ll grab it before joining you. Head to the room first.” Ella watched him hurry after the two people.