The Masterpiece of Leaving：Prepared A Perfect Stand-In For Him novel Chapter 46

Third-person perspective

Today is the day of contract signing.

As a representative of the cooperating company, Jerry arrived late and only made his appearance at ten o'clock.

Not only was he late, but he was also dressed in a trendy style.

In his arms, he held a newborn baby girl.

"Apologies for being a few minutes late, my daughter needed to breastfeed," Jerry greeted the people in the room with a bow.

His face not only carried a polite demeanor but also showed a sense of pride.

After speaking, he cradled the baby in his arms and, with one hand, took out the contract to read.

It seemed that the baby might be feeling uncomfortable as she squirmed and cried.

Immediately, Jerry put the contract aside and gently comforted his daughter.

Aubrey, sitting across from him, observed his attitude and expression, clearly showing impatience. "With a big family like yours, can't you afford to hire someone to take care of the child?" he questioned.

Upon hearing this remark, Jerry didn't feel embarrassed, but rather reproached, "You are also a father, can you not allow me to fully experience the joy of being a father?"

The word "father" surprised Aubrey, who took a while to respond.

Even though he was a father himself.

He had never really cared much about Iris.

At first, it was because of his busy work schedule that he didn't have time. Later, as the child grew up, every time she saw her, she would avoid him.

In this life, Aubrey owed no one, except for the neglect towards that child.

"To be honest, even if it's just for the sake of the child, you and Navier shouldn't separate," Jerry continued advising after signing the contract.

"She's your own child. After leaving the family, who else will treat her sincerely? Aren't you afraid she will end up in a pitiable situation?"

"What's the point of saying all this after the divorce?" He replied in frustration.

"Even after a divorce, you can remarry."

"It's because she knew she could remarry that Navier dared to divorce so openly."

As Jerry finished his words, Robert, standing beside them, chimed in.

He clenched his phone tightly and then threw it onto the chair next to him.

"Take a look, right now, Navier has posted an explanation about her relationship with Thomas on her social media page, stating that they are just friends and she has always considered Thomas as her younger brother!"

Hearing him say that, Jerry quickly opened his phone.

Indeed, Navier had posted an explanation with Thomas' name attached to it.

"I'm sure tonight at the corporate party, Navier will definitely try to participate and find a way to reconcile with Aubrey, then propose remarriage," Robert said.

In Robert's eyes, despite the rumors surrounding Navier and Thomas, her ultimate goal was to provoke Aubrey and then remarry.

"If she can do that, she won't miss any chance," Jerry looked intently towards Aubrey and then firmly grasped his shoulder, "No matter how clever she is, in marriage, she's the one who always fulfills her duty."

Perhaps influenced by Robert's words, the next day at the business party, all of Aubrey's close friends were present.

In addition to Williams, Jerry, and Robert, there were two people from abroad who hurried back.

As predicted, Navier showed up at the party!

I displayed a friendly smile and said, "I’m sorry, there was a little traffic."

Everyone: "..."

The man I met was named Lucas.

He was none other than Fredrica's fiancé.

Of course, he was also a close friend of mine.

Friendship among the three of us had long surpassed the level of mere friends; it was stronger than family ties.

So, when we talked, there was a certain intimacy in our eyes.

I was eagerly waiting to meet Lucas and didn't even notice Aubrey's presence.

Aubrey must have felt abandoned.

"It's a bit noisy here, let's find somewhere else to talk," Lucas suggested. We both walked away side by side.

Even though we didn't hold hands, the distance between us and our intimacy was enough to create an illusion.

Aubrey didn't know what had happened to him.

He held his hand so tightly that he didn't realize he had shattered the glass.

He didn't lower his head until the broken glass cut into his skin and he felt the pain.

"Ah, you're hurt!" A pair of hands reached out and grabbed Aubrey's hand.

"How could you be so careless?"