My Child Resembles The CEO!

Years

ound of computers and distant street noise. Most of the staff had gone home early, leaving behind a quiet space, s

hrough the photos in her hand, brought to her by Ethan Jian, who was standing beside her. His auburn hair fl

second longer than usual. "These are good, Ethan. Better than I expected." She handed him the

oss his face like a kid who'd just been ha

aking her head. "I just don't w

ht on to her meaning. "Oh... I get it now. You

e third-largest conglomerate caught with multiple women-gigolo or playboy? And wasn't he married five yea

lifting in surprise. "Damn. That's bruta

thin line, her gaze harde

ng a bit awkward. "Uh, right. I'll make sur

im off as he walked back to his

glancing out the window where the sun was dipping below the hor

eep breath. "I'm calling it a day. Et

er, saluted her playfully, "Yup

d packing her things. "Alright the

loor, her phone buzzing inside her bag. She pulled it out, frowni

ed up beside her. The passenger seat window rolled down, reve

Aiden's bright blue eyes sparkled as he grinned, flashing a peace s

g her lips. "Since Aiden says so, I'll let it slide

rview mirror, offering a faint smile.

rapping his small arms around her. "Mama, I miss

thing his messy dark hair. "We'll sha

the steering wheel. His eyes flicked nervously between the road and the rearvie

alm, but her gaze sharpened.

further, but he shook his head.

y. He's lying. But she didn't press him further, glancing down

s his rest."

," Aiden mumbl

softly. "Yes,

y..." he murmured, lifting his head sligh

bringing his head onto her shoulder. 'Wait, we only have va

me a favor and just s

yes already closing as he snuggled close

could sleep more comfortably. Her fingers continued to comb through his hair, and a dee

algia washed over her, bittersweet memories of Maxie creeping into her thoughts. If he'd known I w

nly traces of purple in the sky. The grand entrance loomed ahead, modern yet timeless in

stepped outside the car. They walked towards the front door and saw

day," Eva remarked, taking th

n Aiden. "He's exhausted. Please

e, her unease grew. Something felt off. Mr. Lin, usually composed, seemed jittery

lence of Yu Manor offered little comfort. The air felt heavy, like

conversations and hurried whispers. Then, Mr. Lin's voice, low and urgent, ca

eat. Why is Mr. Lin knoc

its own, her pulse quickening as she approac