\u201cThe Dynasty Club\u2026\u201d Roderick repeated the name, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. \u201cGot it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
By the time Madeleine returned to The Willow Creek Manor, the birthday party was almost over.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca was busy seeing guests off, but when she saw\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine arrive, she took a moment to go over.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow\u2019s Mrs. Miller?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s not out of the woods yet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine pressed the bridge of her nose. She looked\u00a0<\/p>\n
exhausted, and her eyes were a little red.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca raised a hand and patted Madeleine\u2019s shoulder. \u201cDon\u2019t\u00a0<\/p>\n
be scared. We\u2019re all here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah. Where\u2019s Kevin? Was he good?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca lifted her chin. Not far away, Adrian and Kevin were\u00a0<\/p>\n
sitting on the sofa together, their heads\u2013one large, one small-\u00a0<\/p>\n
close together, discussing something over a book.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 319\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe wasn\u2019t much trouble at all. He\u2019s been talking with Adrian the\u00a0<\/p>\n
whole time. You know how well\u2013behaved your son is.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Rebecca spoke, her gaze suddenly softened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
You know, this scene is actually quite pleasant to look at.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI really didn\u2019t expect it. Adrian usually seems so stiff, but he\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
surprisingly good with kids.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was a hint of subtle admiration and amusement in\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca\u2019s tone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYour son has so many questions, from why rabbits have long ears to how spaceships fly. And Professor Shaw actually had answers for all of them. The two of them ended up talking for\u00a0<\/p>\n
the whole afternoon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine followed her gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Under the warm light, Adrian had his head slightly tilted, patiently listening to whatever Kevin was whispering, his eyes behind his glasses focused and gentle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin, meanwhile, was looking up with his little face, his big\u00a0<\/p>\n
eyes filled with curiosity and a rare, complete trust, his small\u00a0<\/p>\n
hand pointing at the book from time to time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 319\u00a0<\/p>\n
The scene was indeed incredibly harmonious, carrying a quiet\u00a0<\/p>\n
and warm strength that slightly dispelled the gloom and\u00a0<\/p>\n
exhaustion in Madeleine\u2019s heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, it seems like Kevin really likes Professor Shaw.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine said softly, a wave of gratitude washing over her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
While she and Roderick were overwhelmed, it was a huge\u00a0<\/p>\n
comfort to know her son was being looked after so well and\u00a0<\/p>\n
patiently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMore than just \u2018like\u2018.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca raised an eyebrow. \u201cI think Adrian is about to take your\u00a0<\/p>\n
son on as his prized student. I just heard him ask Kevin if he\u00a0<\/p>\n
wants to be a scientist and visit his lab someday.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine was a little surprised, then she couldn\u2019t help but\u00a0<\/p>\n
laugh. \u201cProfessor Shaw really is\u2026 always on the job.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, the discussion between the two over there seemed\u00a0<\/p>\n
to come to a pause.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian noticed Madeleine and said something softly to Kevin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin immediately looked up, and his eyes lit up when he saw\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 319\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine. He slid right off the sofa, ran over on his short little\u00a0<\/p>\n
legs, and hugged Madeleine\u2019s leg.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMommy!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His childish voice was full of longing. \u201cIs Mrs. Miller okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine\u2019s heart melted instantly. She crouched down and\u00a0<\/p>\n
pulled her son\u2019s soft little body into her arms.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMrs. Miller is still resting. The doctors and nurses are working\u00a0<\/p>\n
hard to help her. She\u2019ll get better. Was Kevin a good boy today?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did you thank Auntie Rebecca and Mr. Shaw?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kevin nodded hard and said seriously,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI was very good. Thank you, Auntie Rebecca. Thank you, Mr.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shaw.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After speaking, he turned his head and gave a shy smile to\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian, who was walking over.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian walked over to stand beside Rebecca and gave\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine a gentle nod. \u201cYou\u2019re back. The boy is very smart,\u00a0<\/p>\n
and very well\u2013behaved.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSorry to have troubled you, Professor Shaw.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 319\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine thanked him sincerely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was nothing. Kevin is a very likable kid.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian pushed up his glasses, his tone sincere.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Rebecca looked at Adrian\u2019s gentle and polite scholarly demeanor, she recalled the different side he\u2019d occasionally revealed that afternoon, and a smile touched her lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She nudged Madeleine\u2019s arm. \u201cMost of the guests are gone. You\u2019re exhausted, so you should take Kevin home and get some\u00a0<\/p>\n
rest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I can finish up here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine was indeed exhausted, so she didn\u2019t argue. \u201cAlright,\u00a0<\/p>\n
we\u2019ll head out then.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Thank you both so much for today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be so formal with me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca waved her hand. \u201cGo on, get home. Drive safe.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine picked up the already drowsy Kevin and said\u00a0<\/p>\n
goodbye to Adrian again, \u201cProfessor Shaw, thank you so much for today.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 319\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re welcome. Be careful on your way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian gave a slight nod.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Watching Madeleine\u2019s retreating figure as she carried the child,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca let out a soft sigh, the exhaustion finally showing on\u00a0<\/p>\n
her face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian naturally took the guest list from her hand, his voice low\u00a0<\/p>\n
and gentle. \u201cTired?\u00a0<\/p>\n
I\u2019ll take care of the rest.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca turned her head to look at him. The glare of neon\u00a0<\/p>\n
lights flashed across his glasses, hiding his eyes, but she could\u00a0<\/p>\n
feel his steady, supportive presence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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