There was a long silence on the other end of the phone.
Benjamin suddenly became anxious, “Mom, don’t say anything. I didn't do anything. He doesn't know who I am. I was just wondering if you’d like to meet him. I think he doesn’t seem to be a cold-hearted person.”.
“No need.”
The gentle voice was a bit difficult, “I met him in the summer.”
“You’ve met?”
Benjamin was taken aback, “When?”
“I'm still boiling soup in my pot. The inn guests are waiting to have it. I’ll have to end the call.”
After speaking, the phone was hung up.
Seeing the words ‘Rebekah ’ as the first line of the incoming and outgoing calls on the screen of the phone, Benjamin took a deep breath and felt panicky.
Everyone had a past they want to hide. When a past is brought up, most people would be flustered and at a loss.
He can't remember why it didn’t occur to him when he was applying for university application that all three options were filled with Nanking. However, he remembered that once he came here, there was a strong force that kept his attention on one person.
It's just that he didn't expect to be beside him in this manner.
After that day, Nanking’s news broadcasted for a week that reminded the general public to pay attention to the recent flu.
Joseph had a fever then caught the flu. The flu came so suddenly. Benjamin took care of him for two days before he was also infected. There goes the only labor in the family.
When Hayden wore a mask while disinfecting the home, Benjamin wrapped a blanket and coughed on the sofa as he said,
“I have to listen to a lecture spoken by a professor from abroad tomorrow.”.
“You can stop it for a while.” Hayden glanced at him, “You would feel guilty if you accidentally infect the professor. Stay at home for these two days. Don't go anywhere. Don't cross-infect.”
“What about Stella and Noah?” Joseph's voice came from the other side of the sofa.
Due to the serious flu, Joseph's voice was particularly hoarse and low.
“I'll take them to my aunt's house in a while.”
Hayden sighed helplessly, “However, when I called, my uncle told me that there were two nannies at their home who are down with the flu too. They had been made to stop work to rest and right now they are disinfecting their entire home.”.
“The virus has probably started to spread”
Benjamin interrupted, “Why don't you change?”
“Who to change.”, Hayden stood up with support from the mop, “Alayna and Kevin have both gone to the United States. Dante is in the company making new pieces every day plus he doesn't know how to handle children. Don’t even talk about Freddie and Cleveland.”
“Why don't you won't think of them, aren't they very suitable? They also have nannies at home.”
“They went to Bali.”
“Honeymoon.”
Benjamin tutted twice.
Hayden carried the mop to the bathroom, unbuttoned her apron and gloves, put on her coat, and shouted towards the bedroom, “Noah, Stella, we’re leaving.”
The two children ran out. Hayden had already put on a medical mask for them earlier in fear of being infected. She only needed to button up their two orange hats, only their two big eyes could be seen.
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