“Aileen, I hope this is the last time I’ll discuss this issue with you, because I will never let my children enter the entertainment industry,” Miya speaks firmly.
“I…” Aileen wants to try to persuade her, but Miya has left angrily.
She still hesitates as she looks at Miya’s shadow. She has never thought that her sister-in-law will be this angry. Looks like she can’t bring this thing up again anytime soon.
Coincidentally, Joey who is coming out from the restroom overhears their conversation.
There is an indescribable disappointment in her heart, but she doesn’t want her mom to be unhappy either. So, she just pretends as if nothing has happened and goes to sleep.
The next day, Richard stops his car in front of the gates of Alex’s house early in the morning.
When Aileen receives Richard’s call, she hops towards him excitedly.
“Richard, I’ve never thought that you’ll fetch me to work.” Aileen feels that the incident from yesterday is still a dream, but now that Richard is standing in front of her, her heart is about to explode from happiness.
There is a wide smile on Richard’s face. “It’s normal for a boyfriend to fetch his own girlfriend to work.”
“You’re right. However, I’m still happy to be able to see you here.” Aileen’s excitement never fade away as she speaks.
Richard softly caresses her hair.
At that time, Miya walks out of the house. She can’t miss the scene that is unfolding in front of her.
Coincidentally, she has eye contact with Richard. A cunning smirk appears at the corner of his lips, sending chills down her spine.
Why does she feel that he’s a creepy guy?
Her worries increase when she sees the excited Aileen that is standing beside him. She is worried that Aileen will be the first person to be harmed.
Alex walks out of the house later. He thinks that Miya is thinking about Carmen when he sees her worried face.
He walks closer to her and uses his hand to push away the hair strands on her face. He speaks with a soft and warm voice, “You don’t have to worry about Carmen. I will handle it.”
Miya forces a smile when she hears his voice.
“Let’s head over to the company now.” She says hurriedly as she thought of the betting between Alex and Adam. At the same time, she has hopes that the company will be better as they progress.
“Let’s go to the theme park today.” Alex mischievously blurts, surprising her on the spot.
The three kids who are hiding at the side jump out after Alex’s announcement.
Joey is the first one to step forward. She confidently pats her chest while saying, “Dad says that he wants to follow us and grandmother to the theme park.”
Miya glares at her husband.
On the other hand, Alex has a proud look on his face. “I feel like we’ve been stressful these few days so it’s time to de-stress a bit.”
“But…” Miya still can’t stop thinking about the company.
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