Elaine?
Golddaughter?
Diego and Ayden’s faces tumed weird. ‘What’s Nathaniel up to?”
Is he looking for a girlfriend or a mom2‘ Diego thought.
But once they actually met Elaine, they’d definitely change their minds.
Nathaniel could tell what they were thinking and rolled his eyes. “What’s the big deal? Your dad’s stepmom is onl five years older than you, right?
“Honestly, it’s a privilege if she even considers me!”
Henry Pierce glanced at the slightly chaotic scene, closed his eyes for a moment, then turned to Natalie Moore wi “Let’s sit down first.”
Then he frowned at Diego and Ayden. “Take a seat first.”
Diego and Ayden met his cold, sharp gaze, awkwardly smiled, and quickly moved aside to let him sit first. “Right, ye ahead and sit.”
Natalie nodded and went over to sit on the sofa, with Henry following and taking the seat right next to her.
Diego rushed to open a bottle of water for her, while Ayden hurried to grab a clean cup.
One after another, they poured the water and passed it to Natalie.
Natalie glanced at them, accepted the water, and said, “Thanks.”
They stood there, a bit stiff and awkward, and only finally moved when Natalie said, “Sit down.”
Natalie took a sip of water, set the cup down, crossed her legs and lounged back, then turned her head to glance at t
“You already know who I am.”
It wasn’t a question.
Diego and Ayden nodded. “Of course, we know you!”
Ayden was surprised that Diego, who’s into jade carving, actually knew about Miss Moore.
Diego sat up straighter. “Hello, Jade Knife. I’m Diego, and I’m a huge fan. I’ve studied and practiced every one of your i over and over. You’re incredible!”
Ayden blinked in confusion ‘Wait, Jade Knife? Isn’t she Miss Moore?
Jade Knife? Why does that name ring a bell? he wondered
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He didn’t dare dwell on it and quickly introduced himself to Natalie Hello Miss Moure I’m Ayden we het be a your medical research presentation in Lipston six months ago
“The East West combined therapy you proposed was really eye opening for ine
“Ive always wanted to ask you for advice and i neves though id run wu you here
As he spoke, his hands nervously rubbed his bes
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Chapter 201 Henry to Hot on Pough
What does Jade Knife or Miss Moore mean by that? Ayden wondered
Uoes this mean we can reach out to her in the future? They could barely contain their excitement
Diego swallowed hard, carefully choosing his words ‘Is there a chance I can learn from you later on?
Natalie nodded “Sure, that’s dot a problemn. Aren’t you his friends?
As she said this, she glanced at Henry, and that look made him feel absolutely thrilled inside
Henry kept his cool on the outside, but deep down, he was bursting with joy.
She said, “Aren’t you his friends?” And the real meaning was clear: T’m only being nice because you’re his friends.“! giving him credit in front of everyone!
Natalie was showing him respect, and their relationship was already close enough for her to do that for him
That meant, in her heart, their relationship had just gotten a little closer.
That realization nearly made Henry lose control of his smile.
He picked up his glass and took a sip of water. The cold drink slid down his throat, helping him swallow back the gr was threatening to break out.
As he set the glass down, his fingers tapped lightly against the rim, producing a crisp click.
He glanced at Natalie, who was leaning back on the sofa, legs crossed, her posture relaxed and her expression unrea Diego and Ayden were taken aback, then glanced at Henry. “Oh, right! We’re friends, really good friends?
‘So… would it be okay if we added you on WhatsApp?”
Natalie thought for a moment, then nodded.
Normally, she never shared her contact info with people she didn’t know, but she trusted Henry.
Henry looked at them and said, “I’ll send you her WhatsApp later. We’ve been hanging around for a while. Let’s start h some fun.”
Natalie and Henry led the way, with Henry taking her to change into her karting suit first.
Nathaniel and the other two followed behind, and he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off about Henry
Hey, don’t you guys feel like something’s weird here?
‘Henry’s acting strange around Natalie. He’s never let any girls get close to him before, and now hes
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