Chapter 110
Fiona suddenly remembered that if Killian was Calista’s ex-husband, then the child he brought must be Calista’s
son.
She abruptly stood up and walked over to the second table, immediately spotting the teenager with multi-colored hair.
His style was quite different from Olivia’s, but considering Austin was also Calista’s child, she thought Calista might feel awkward sitting with him. As the hostess, she should be considerate and thoughtful.
Fiona patted Austin, signaling for him to follow her.
Austin, pleasantly surprised, immediately followed Fiona to the first table.
Fiona introduced, “This is Calista’s son, Austin. He and Olivia are twin siblings.”
Calista and Olivia paused for a moment. Not wanting to dismiss the host’s good intentions, they didn’t say anything.
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Austin’s usually rebellious face displayed a rare expression of obedience and compliance.
He put on a big, enthusiastic smile and greeted everyone warmly.
The guests took a look at Austin, thinking his attire was quite rebellious.
They didn’t know the full story, but because he was Calista’s child, they extended their affection for her to him and welcomed him warmly as well.
“Austin, don’t be shy. Think of this as your own home. If you want to eat anything, just tell me. I’ll have the kitchen prepare extra dishes for you!”
“Thank you, Madam Sullivan.” Austin readily accepted.
Kristen also smiled slightly, offering goodwill, “Good boy, if you ever have any difficulties in the future, tell us. We’ll support you.”
Austin finally felt he had regained the attention that should rightfully be his, and his heart felt much more at
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ease.
Seeing this, Serena rearranged the seating.
“Austin, then why don’t you sit with your mother to eat?”
Austin looked at Calista, his face full of expectation.
“Mom, may I?”
Killian, watching from afar, felt his face darken.
His own son had actually abandoned him to curry favor with the Hayes family.
So, will Calista use this opportunity to win over our son and try to take Austin’s custody away?
She loves Austin so much. She will definitely try to take him away.
He was filled with intense anger, the wine glass in his hand almost cracking under his grip.
He looked at Calista with daggers in his eyes, as if she had done something unforgivable.
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Calista couldn’t remember how long it had been since Austin had spoken to her in that tone.
When he was little, he was sweet, obedient, and soft, a little darling who would call out “Mommy” sweetly.
After growing up, especially after understanding the benefits that money and privilege brought, he clearly classified family members into different ranks.
The upper class was his powerful CEO father.
The lower class was his useless nanny-like mother.
And now, just by her sitting with the Hayes family for a meal, his attitude had changed.
Such a mercenary son-she could only say he was truly Killian’s seed, taking after his roots.
Not wanting to disrupt Serena’s birthday party, Calista. offered a faint smile.
“Austin, you should ask your father about that. After all, your custody is with him. I don’t have the final say.”
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Calista neither refused outright nor concealed the issue of custody from everyone.
Of course, her most important goal was to signal to everyone: she wasn’t even willing to arrange a mere
seating matter for her son, showing their relationship was not harmonious.
Why must I always be the bad guy? This time, it should be Killian’s turn.
Austin was very disappointed. He glanced back at Killian, whose eyes were blazing with anger, clearly disapproving of him sitting there.
He blinked his eyes, seemingly hoping Calista would fight a little to keep him there.
Unfortunately, Calista had already turned her head away, no longer looking at Austin.
Olivia, perceptive, asked him half-jokingly, “Austin, don’t you think Dad might be lonely sitting over there all by himself?”
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She just didn’t want everyone to feel awkward or
embarrassed, and she was also offering Austin a way to
save face.
Austin understood Olivia’s implication.
Using moral pressure to make me go back and keep Dad company! She’s so scheming, trying to get me out so she can hog all this affection alone!
These people were clearly being nice to me too. Why should she make me leave?
Austin gritted his teeth inwardly, marking it down against
Olivia.
Not daring to make a scene or show his displeasure, he could only nod and say, “Everyone, please enjoy your meal. I should go back and keep my dad company. I’ll visit you all another time.”
“Good, go on then.”
Serena, sensing something was off, didn’t press him to
stay.
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After Austin left, Serena and Kristen quietly asked Calista about it.
“Calista, what’s the story with your son?”
Calista put down her chopsticks, took Olivia’s hand, and spoke with unwavering firmness and seriousness. “I only have one child, and that is Olivia.”
Hearing this, everyone understood.
To push a mother to the point of not acknowledging her own son, that child must be quite a handful.
Fiona sat there, feeling awkward, thinking her good intentions had backfired. She repeatedly apologized to
Calista.
“Calista, I’m so sorry. I thought you just felt too awkward to call him over. I didn’t realize there were other reasons.
My apologies, truly.”
“It’s alright. You meant well.”
Calista smiled gently, diffusing the awkwardness.
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