She and Cecilia had run into each other a few times.
She liked listening to Cecilia talk about Gwendolyn, but whenever Cecilia asked about Luciano and Prisci, Gracelyn would
immediately change the subject.
She was extremely secretive about what happened back then.
Cecilia had asked several times, but always to no avail.
She remembered that Noah had said he saw a photo of Gwendolyn and Prisci together at Gracelyn’s ce.
But in front of her, Gracelyn always acted as if she knew nothing.
What exactly was she trying to hide?
Just like that, half a month passed, and Noah was transferred from the sterile room to the intensive care ward.
He was much better, and the first thing he did when he saw Cecilia was ask about the little sister in her belly.
He was especially looking forward to having a little sister.
Cecilia felt a pang in her heart, not knowing how to answer.
“Mommy.” Noah called Cecilia softly. “I miss Wesley. Why doesn’t Wesleye to see me?”
He actually liked Wesley quite a bit.
Cecilia kissed his forehead,forting him. “Wesley is very busy and
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can’te.”
She hadn’t expected Noah to miss Wesley.
But a three–year–old child didn’t understand anything.
Some things just couldn’t be said.
Noah nodded obediently, his little face lighting up as he suddenly cried out in surprise.
“Wesley.”
Cecilia turned around and saw Wesley.
He was dressed in a ck suit, carrying a hint of the cold sharpness of the business world.
His gaze was still somewhat cold when he looked at her, but when he looked at Noah, it softened a little.
He handed the gift he brought to Noah.
Noah nted a kiss on his cheek to show his gratitude.
“Wesley, Mommy said you were busy and didn’t have time to see me.”
He scratched his head, not understanding how the busy Wesley had shown up after all.
Cecilia felt a bit awkward.
Wesley gave Cecilia a deep look, then gently patted Noah’s soft hair.
“Of course Uncle wille to see Noah. Uncle is waiting for Noah to get better so he can protect his little sister.”
Noah pped his hands, especially happy.
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Cecilia rolled her eyes inwardly.
She could see it now–Wesley was deliberately using the little sister, to keep Noah hopeful.
He knew she would never let Noah be hurt.
So as long as Noah liked and looked forward to his little sister, she would have to protect the child in her belly.
Sometimes, when a man schemes, a woman can only admit defeat.
Noah was weak, so Cecilia and Noah didn’t stay long before the nanny sent by Gracelyn asked them to leave.
Gracelyn took care of every aspect of Noah’s needs.
Whether it was out of guilt or for some other reason, Cecilia was grateful to her.
The two of them entered the elevator together.
The elevator descended floor by floor.
Wesley stared at the numbers. There’s a dinnerter. Come with me.”
“I’m not going,” Cecilia refused.
The elevator reached the first floor.
Just as Cecilia was about to step out, Wesley grabbed her wrist and pulled her back.
The elevator doors closed and continued downward.
“I’m informing you, not discussing it with you.”
Wesley rather unceremoniously shoved Cecilia into the front passenger
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seat, his tone harsh.
Cecilia didn’t want to argue with him, so she pulled the seatbelt and buckled up.
The car drove out of the garage and stopped in front of a restaurant half an hourter.
With a ‘since I’m here, I might as well‘ attitude, Cecilia let Wesley lead her to a private room upstairs.
The private room was elegantly decorated, and several people were already seated.
Cecilia immediately spotted Amelia and Frank. She thought it was a Carlton family dinner, but then she saw Johan, Larissa, and Juniper as well.
Sitting next to Juniper was a stern–looking middle–aged man.
Wesley led Cecilia to sit in the two remaining seats.
The man beside Juniper, who was also her father, Holden Johnson, smiled and said, “Wes cares so much for those around him, it makes me feel ashamed. I almost let Juniper make a big mistake.”
He was talking about the arranged marriage.
Previously, Amelia had wanted Juniper to be Mrs. Carlton, and Juniper had made quite a few mistakes.
Holden spoke with apparent shame, but was actually defending his daughter, with a hint of reproach in his words.
Amelia’s face didn’t look good.
Wesley smiled faintly. “Holden really should discipline Juniper. After
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all. I’ve refused her again and again, but she keeps testing my limits. If Holden keeps spoiling her, who knows how many messes he’ll have to clean up in the future.”
He didn’t give Holden any face, directly pointing out the Johnson family’sck of discipline.