The man had distinct facial features: thick eyebrows and big eyes. He was thin but not frail. He wasn't handsome and dashing, rather looked like a man next door.
The charm he exuded had the power to make anyone feel at ease.
The aura he emanated was different from that of Ryan or Peter. He was more of an easygoing man like Andrew. There was something about the man that made Anne trust him.
Hearing his words, she looked down at Eddy. "He is just a child. Please forgive him, sir." She smiled guiltily.
The man smiled in return, shaking his head. He glanced at his girl and asked Anne, "Is this little boy Eddy?"
Surprised by the direct question, Anne arched an eyebrow and nodded.
"Hello, my name is Colin Shen. This is my daughter, Ella Shen." He smiled, extending his hand.
Anne smiled and shook his hand. "My name is Anne Luo; I'm Eddy's mother."
Colin Shen arched an eyebrow in appreciation. "Ella has told me a lot about your son. She has admitted that she admires Eddy a lot. I heard your son top the class even though he doesn't go to school often.
I have always wanted to see the little boy who has left a lasting impression on my daughter's mind, but I didn't expect to meet him here."
Mothers always love hearing people praising their children. Anne's heart swelled with pride.
She knew that her son was smart and intelligent. However, she couldn't be arrogant in front of a stranger.
Anne looked at Ella Shen and flashed a warm smile. "Ella is a beautiful girl. Eddy has mentioned that she too is smart in class."
Ella Shen's eyes lit up; she looked at Eddy as a wide grin stretched across her lips. However, the little boy rolled his eyes and frowned with disapproval.
He had never mentioned Ella Shen to Anne, let alone praise her. His mother was ruining his reputation.
Colin Shen nodded. He knew that Anne was just being polite.
They talked for a while before going their separate ways.
After returning to the company, Anne handed the design to Rose and went home to have a good sleep.
The previous night's hard work had exhausted her.
That evening, Kevin went to pick up Eddy, and the two returned home together.
Anne was sitting on the sofa, eating fruit. She greeted them with a smile. "Hi, you're back."
Kevin nodded and plopped on the sofa beside her, rubbing his temples to ease the tension and exhaustion from work.
Eddy sat down and frowned at his mother.
Anne continued to munch on her fruits, trying to ignore Eddy's gaze, but the boy continued to stare at her. "What's wrong?" she asked reluctantly.
"I don't like that girl -- not one bit. I hate her. She keeps pestering me all the time. You lied to her that I have talked about her to you. She tortured me more than usual today. It is annoying!" Eddy whined.
Anne opened and closed her mouth helplessly. She had met Elle Shen for the first time. The little girl was wearing a white dress that softened her already delicate features. Anne knew that she would grow up to be a beautiful woman. However, being a mother, she was disappointed that Eddy didn't like her.
Kids were innocent. Her son didn't know what he was missing.
"Does she like you a lot?" Anne asked, keeping the crucial point in mind.
Eddy nodded, letting out a loud sigh. "She thinks I am smart and says that she likes me. But I don't like her."
Kevin broke into laughter. Although he wasn't fully aware of what had happened, he eventually understood the conversation. Being a father, he couldn't help but be proud of his son.
Eddy was a little boy, but he had already earned an admirer. Kevin believed that the boy had inherited his good looks and charm.
"Son, good for you. I'm proud of you." Kevin winked and gave him a thumbs up in appreciation.
"That girl looks adorable. I'm sure she will become a beautiful woman when she grows up. Eddy might not like her now, but I'm sure he will fall for her when they grow up." Anne chuckled and changed the channel on the television.
"Doesn't Eddy like pretty girls?" asked Kevin, arching his brows in surprise.
Anne shook her head and looked at Eddy, who was staring at her with a grumpy look on his face.
Ella Shen had been annoying him, but his parents were proud of him for that. Their reaction was beyond his expectation.
He was upset and decided to ignore them. He took his school bag and went upstairs.
Just then, Selma walked down. Seeing Eddy's sad face, she smiled concernedly. "What happened to my darling grandson? Is everything all right? Do you need my help?"
Eddy's eyes lit up when he saw Selma. He wanted to tell her about what had happened at school but decided against it. Selma would probably react the same way as his parents, which would only annoy him more.
Eddy felt lonely. He ignored her and went to his room.
Selma was shocked -- Eddy had never failed to answer her. She walked up to her son and daughter-in-law to find out what had happened. Anne and Kevin were excited to share the interesting information with Selma. After hearing the story, she clapped her hands excitedly, feeling proud of her grandson.
Eddy had managed to win a girl's heart at such a young age. Everyone was sure that he would grow up to be a heartthrob. After all, the children of the Fu Family were always popular.
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