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Chapter 2281
The family was having a good time and enjoying a warm dinner together. However, halfway through the meal, Zayne received a call.
When the phone was still ringing, Zayne abruptly ended it. Then, he stood up in a fluster and said to everyone, "I'm sorry, Baby Zetty. Something urgent came up in my company. I have to go take a look at what's going on there."
Baby Zetty was rather innocent by nature and immediately went with it. "Of course, Uncle. Work is important. Quick, go ahead."
Josie grabbed onto him and said in dissatisfaction, " Zaynie, Baby Zetty has just come home after so many years. It's a rare occasion for us to be eating together like this. Why don't you delay the company's matter for now?"
Zayne appeared extremely distressed.
"That won't do."
Josie was immediately enraged. "Is work more important than your niece?"
Zayne gave her a smile. "Josie, our Baby Zetty is so sensible and kind. She won't hold a grudge against her uncle over this small matter."
Josie was so anxious that tears were almost slipping
out of her eyes. "Why are you being so stubborn?"
Jay chimed in leisurely, "Josephine, a man's career is important too. Just let him go.
Josie had always been obedient to Jay, so she no longer said anything else.
Zayne secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"
At this moment, Jay turned his head and ordered Jenson, "It's the dead of night, Jens. Your uncle is timid. If he encounters any sort of cat devils, you should help him out."
His words were extremely profound. Everyone else was analyzing the meaning of these words while Jenson was the only one smiling.
Jenson and Jay were telepathically connected. When he was a child, Sir Ares had once read him a story about cat devils, creatures that sucked on men's vitality. He quickly understood that Daddy was using the term 'cat devils' to represent those sly vixens.
Jenson understood tacitly that Daddy was suspecting Uncle Zayne of cheating, so he wanted him to follow Uncle Zayne and investigate.
Jens agreed quickly. "Sure thing. I'll go take the car now."
Zayne quickly refused. "Jens, you're currently Grand Asia's young
president. I can't afford to let vol.ne
drivem e around. Why don't bjust
ask for the driver?"
Jenson walked in front of Zayne, hooked his shoulder with one hand, and then forcefully led him out.
Zayne was weak, so he was easily dragged out by Jenson.
When Jens drove Zayne to the company, Jay did not sit around idly. After dinner, he called Finn into the study.
He stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, looking into the night. He sighed.
Finn looked at him, realizing that the vigorous Sir Ares had such a lonesome and bleak side to him as well. He instantly understood what Sir Ares was thinking.
Finn knelt in front of Sir Ares and pleaded, "If you're unhappy, Foster Father, you may hit me."
Jay turned around and stared at Finn in a daze. His expression appeared at peace, yet he could not conceal the rage within.
"Finn, you're the youngest among the Ghost members. Although I was still young the day I brought you home, loved Angeline enough that I took you in and considered you one of mine."
"Foster Father." Finn's tears came streaming down. "I know."
Jay said, "You know I treat you as my own son, but you still stole Baby Zetty's heart."
Finn was extremely remorseful. "I'm so sorry, Foster Father."
Jay's tears were flickering in his eyes. "Everything's done now, what else can I do? Stopping you caused a tragedy back then, so how can I still stop you?"
Finn crawled toward Sir Ares and solemnly promised. "Please don't come in between us, Foster Father.
It's not that I want to be selfish, but I can't hurt Baby Zetty anymore.
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Jay pulled Finn up and grabbed him by the collar fiercely. He was akin to a ferocious leopard defending his kin in his territory.
He warned Finn viciously. "You're 12 years older than Baby Zetty, Finn. From now on, you must take good care of yourself. You have to be able to take a fall and stand to fight forever to protect Baby Zetty. You can't allow any harm to befall her. You'll have to live a long life and die after her. You're never allowed to leave her alone to fend for herself in this world."
Finn burst into tears. "Thank you, Foster Father, for your blessing." 1
Jay shoved him off and angrily scoffed. "Why are you still calling me 'Foster Father'?"
Finn immediately changed his words. "Dad."
Jay sat on the chair dejectedly and muttered," Remember, you're my son-in-law, and one of mine."
Finn nodded solemnly. "Mm."
Jay said with distress, "Baby Zetty is the only descendant of Boye. She's not an ordinary person. If you want to live a peaceful and stable life, I'm afraid you can't stay in Imperial Capital." "I know, Dad." On the way back, Finn was repeatedly thinking about Baby Zetty's safety.
The poison sect had not been eliminated. Although the Poison Old Fossil and the Poison Doctor were killed in the fire, their descendants were a group of poisonous doctors who would destroy humanity. What they devoted their entire lives to pursuing was attaining the highest realm of medicine. They would certainly pester Baby Zetty and force her to surrender Lynne Boye's secret skills.
Finn said, "I've been thinking about this question for a long time. Since Zetty is Mr. Boye's descendant, I suppose she would have to live the same life as Mr. Boye back then, always in hiding. I've decided to take her to a place where no one knows us and start a new life there."
Jay took a long, deep breath and said, "I'm grateful that you had the inclination to think about this matter."
Finn said, "Don't worry, Dad. I really like Baby Zetty. I'll take care of her and not have her endure any trials and hardships for the rest of her life. I'll let her live a merry and worry-free life."
Jay nodded. "I know you'll never break your promise."
Finn nodded.
Jay asked again, "Have you thought about where to go to start your new life?"
Finn showed a sorrowful look and said, "I found my biological father. He was born in West Hummington, so I'm planning on going there to start a new life. I'd
like to see if we're able to rekindle that relationship."
Jay said, "Finn, there are many things that can't be forced."
Finn smiled and said, "Don't worry, Dad. I used to hope to find my parents and have a warm home. But now that have Zetty, I already have a family of my own. I'll not let those cruel parents who abandoned their baby hurt Zetty. I won't be insistent in acknowledging them as my family."
Jay put forward a strong request. "I know that you and Baby Zetty are in love. But in any case, she's still just a child. In these few years, you should
take care of her without overstepping the bounds of what's proper. When she reaches the legal age, you may go and get your marriage certificate with her."
When he spoke of this, Jay looked somewhat listless.
"I'll celebrate that day with a banquet for the two of you in Imperial Capital."
"Thank you, Dad." Finn's eyes were glistening with tears.
Jay waved at him. "Go. Have a good gathering with your brothers for the next couple of days. When Baby Robbie comes back for the holidays, let the siblings meet up. Then you may leave." "Yes," said Finn.
When he was coming out of the study, Finn's mood was extremely... complicated.
He was immensely moved by Sir
Ares' blessing. He was also happy to
be able to build a future with Baby Zetty but there was sorrow from having to part with their brothers and sisters here.
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When Finn came downstairs, Baby Zetty, who had been waiting at the stairwell, immediately greeted him and asked anxiously, "What did my dad say, Brother Finn?" She was really worried that the old-fashioned Jay would disagree with her being with Finn.
Seeing Baby Zetty's nervous and hopeful eyes, Finn suddenly hugged her in his arms and told her excitedly, "Zetty, Dad gave us his blessing."
Baby Zetty looked at him in disbelief. Finn was addressing Jay as Dad', indicating that they had a very pleasant conversation.
Baby Zetty started smiling like a fool.
"Daddy agreed?"
Finn nodded happily. "Yeah."
At this time, Jay walked downstairs with a sullen face and saw the scene of Baby Zetty and Finn hugging. His handsome and elegant face showed his dissatisfaction.
Finn quickly let go of Baby Zetty. He had Jay's words in mind-wait for Baby Zetty to grow up.
On the other hand.
Jenson was giving Zayne a ride and drove on the dark
road. The car's headlights dimly reflected on Zayne's face, and his eyes were dark and unfathomable, revealing a sense of nervousness.
Jenson glanced at Zayne leisurely and faintly called out, "Uncle..."
"Huh?" Zayne replied somewhat perfunctorily.
Jenson smiled charmingly and asked, "Where are we headed?"
Zayne straightened his back and exhaled a long breath before saying, "My office."
Jenson looked at him in a more profound manner." What's the matter with you, Uncle? Why do you look uneasy? And where's your office?"
Zayne's hands were clenched into fists, revealing his inner tension.
Jenson's eagle-like gaze fell on his hands. He mischievously teased him. "What's wrong with your hands, Uncle?"
Zayne said, "It's nothing, Jens. You can drop me off in front. I ate too much earlier on and I'd like to walk to the office."
relent was pursuing him
asking, "So where's
Oght to the entrance." Content I think I should still send our
Zayne casually pointed to the rows of buildings in front of him and said, "It's right ahead."
Jenson replied, "Oh."
Then, the car accelerated and
Jenson sent Zayne to the building he pointed at earlier as quickly as possible. "Uncle, are you working in the cultural communication
vef
industry? What position are you in? Is the pay good?"
Zayne smiled extremely reluctantly. "I'm just earning a modest living."
Jenson replied, "Oh."
Zayne stepped out of the car, walked toward Jens gloomily, and said, "Thank you for sending me here, Jens..." He hesitated and stopped.
Jens probably guessed his thoughts. He patted his shoulder with a smile. "You take care, Unce." Afterward, Jens stepped on the gas and drove away.
Zayne saw Jens' car disappearing from his field of vision before taking a detour and entering a residential area. Little did he know, Jens was secretly trailing him from behind.
When Zayne knocked on the door of a house, a beautiful young woman holding a child opened the door for him. She was not drop-dead gorgeous, but when she smiled, she exuded a gentle and quiet air.
Seeing Zayne, she spoke up and her voice was as gentle as water.
"Brother Zayne, you're here?" Her eyes flashed brightly.
Zayne's embarrassment earlier had completely disappeared. He had wholeheartedly relaxed and took the
child over while saying "cle
Zayne a hug."
The child seemed to like Zayne very much and went straight into his arms.
The woman looked for a pair of slippers for Zayne and bent down to take his shoes off before putting them on for him.
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Zayne looked at the woman's submissive and humble appearance. His eyes became extremely gentle.
Upon entering the house, Zayne placed the child on the sofa, and the woman gently removed Zayne's coat. The two people looked at each other with what seemed to be affectionate gazes. There seemed to be something between them.
Zayne suddenly reached out and took the woman's hand. The woman lowered her head, her eyes showing how bashful she was feeling. "Are you hungry, Brother Zayne? I've made dinner. Just wait here, I'll bring it out for you."
"Mm." Zayne chuckled.
However, at this moment, the doorbell rang.
Zayne quickly retracted his hand as if he had been stung by a bee.
There was a sense of helplessness in the woman's eyes. She motioned for Zayne to hide in the room at the back.
Zayne heaved a sigh. Perhaps he did not want to appear too terrified in front of a woman, so he mustered up the courage to show the imposing manner of a strong man. "Go and open the door." The woman walked to the door. She looked through
the peephole and saw that it was a handsome-looking boy. Hence, she did not put her guard up and opened the door.
Just like that, Zayne and Jenson locked eyes with each other.
Zayne looked ashamed, nervous, and was somewhat a t a loss.
It was not an easy task for Jenson to catch his uncle having an affair at a young age, so his handsome face was filled with dejection.
The woman could sense that Zayne and Jenson knew each other. After realizing that something was amiss, her face instantly turned pale and she quickly hid behind Zayne.
Even so, she thought that there was still hope. Since Jenson was just a child, maybe she could say a few words to sway him.
Hence, the woman squeezed out a humble smile and asked, "And who might you be?"
"Jenson Ares." His face appeared solemn.
Zayne added, "My nephew."
The woman praised him. "This kid is so handsome."
Zayne said, "The father and his two sons share the same faces. They're all equally outstanding."
The woman gasped in admiration. "He's truly the most handsome boy I've ever seen."
Jenson coughed twice. He disliked it when others discussed his appearance, so he decided to make known of the woman's ignorance.
"What's the relationship between the two of you?"
Jenson wanted to be the one in control of the conversation.
The woman and Zayne instantly shrunk.
The woman tried to make excuses. "Don't get this all wrong, child. Your uncle is just here to fix the water pipes for me."
Just as Zayne was about to nod his head, he heard Jenson mockingly say, "Don't you work in the cultural communication industry? Is this a part-time gig?"
Zayne's mouth grew wide open. Before he could say a word, he heard Jenson starting to talk to himself. My aunt has truly pushed you over the edge. She's even forcing you to head out and look for a part-time gig."
The woman could not understand Jenson's words and merely smiled like a puppy.
Zayne knew that Jenson's words were a deep analysis of the reason for his affair.
Moreover, Jenson was ultimately trying to persuade him into getting back on the right path.
Jenson said, "Uncle, part-time gigs like this are detrimental to your soul. Moreover, Aunt Josie, who's so
young, beautiful, and wealthy, will never allow you to take up part-time jobs outside. She's afraid of tiring
you out.
"If you don't appreciate her kindness... Say, would she make you change your job or change her husband?"
After Jenson spat out the warning, he gracefully left the place.
Zayne was unable to react for a long time.
The woman noticed that Zayne was beside himself and ultimately gave a delayed response.
She showed a baffled expression, probably because Jenson's outstanding ability with words had surprised her.
Zayne recovered his senses and said to the woman, " Emmy, I'm heading out for a moment."
Then, he chased after Jenson.
"Jens."
Jens deliberately slowed down, waiting for Zayne to catch up.
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Zayne walked up to Jens with a weight on his mind. He opened his mouth but had no idea where to start.
Jenson looked at him, quietly waiting for Zayne to be done with his mental struggle.
"Jens, how do you plan on handling this matter?" Zayne asked Jens tentatively.
Jens smiled and asked, "What do you want me to do?"
Zayne said, "Jens, the relationship between me and her isn't what you think. We do have feelings for each other, but we also know that this is very immoral, so we're desperately restraining our feelings. It's just that emotional matters are complicated..."
Perhaps due to nerves, Zayne's words were extremely incoherent.
Jens coldly reminded him, "Uncle, this is cheating."
Zayne looked at Jens in shock.
Initially, he still had some wishful thinking. He thought that since Jens was still young and did not know much about relationships, he could perhaps sway him with a couple of words. As long as Jens was moved by his relationship with Emmy, maybe Jens would not tell anyone about his affair.
Who would have thought that even though Jens was young, he already knew how to distinguish right from
wrong.
Zayne tried to defend himself. "Jens, relationships are complicated matters. It's not black and white. Aunt Emmy and I didn't rush into this affair when we first met. It's true. I was just moved by her deeds at first. I wanted to help this difficult but kind and strong woman. Later, I fell in love with her gentleness and kindness... I desperately tried to restrain my emotions. Even now, I'm still trying to restrain my emotions." Jenson said, "Are you divorcing Aunt Josie?"
Zayne held onto his head sorrowfully. "I don't know."
Jens said, "Don't you love Aunt Josie anymore?"
Zayne said bitterly, "Jens, your aunt is too intense.
When I'm with your aunt, I have to report to her for every penny I spent. I was living without a single ounce of dignity in me."
Jens continued, "This is not an
excuse for you to betray your
marriage. If you don't like Aunt Josie anymore you should've openly filed for divorce. After the divorce, you could then marry whoever you
be
wanted. Aunt Josie le
texcontrol you and we wouldn't be able to stop you either."
Zayne said somewhat regretfully, "The love between your aunt and I is also something that's deeply engraved in our hearts. I can't bear to give up on her like this." Jenson retorted, "So? You're planning on keeping your marriage while fooling around with another woman
outside?"
Zayne said, "I'm not that big of a sc*mbag, Jens. As I've said before, Aunt Emmy and I didn't overstep any boundaries. I do admit that I have feelings for her-"
Jenson immediately interrupted him, "You're already mentally cheating. This would hurt Aunt Josie more than if you had physically cheated."
Zayne continued to have wishful thinking and said," Your aunt has been picking fights with me more often recently. Perhaps she's already eager to divorce me."
Jenson said, "Since you're my uncle,
I'll spell it out for you. If you want to be with that woman, then make the proper arrangements with Aunt
Josie Get a divorce if you must. But if you change your mind and want to go back to the way things were, break it off with that woman."
He leaned closer to Zayne and warned him. "My daddy hates cheaters the most. If you can't make a swift decision about this, my daddy will never let you get away with this."
Zayne knew Jay quite well. If Jay's hot temper were to erupt, it would be akin to the earth exploding.
He was getting slightly terrified now and pleaded with Jens, "Jens, don't tell your daddy about this matter. Okay? I promise you that I'll resolve this as soon as possible." Jenson said, "I'm looking forward to hearing your decision."
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When Jenson returned to the Tourmaline Estate, it was already midnight.
Chateau de Selene was extremely quiet, but Jay was sitting in the rest chair in the front courtyard, waiting for Jenson's arrival.
When Jenson returned, Jay went forward to greet him. In the night, the two leopard-like men were conversing quietly. Jay's voice was laced with prestige. "He didn't come back?" Jenson shook his head. "He's still hesitating."
Jay was shrouded with anger. "How old is he? How is he still swayed by the first stirrings of love?"
Jenson said, "Daddy, Uncle is still restrained by morality at the moment. It seems like he doesn't want to throw away his relationship with Aunt Josie entirely."
Jay snorted and retorted, "Unwilling to throw it away? It's not because of his old feelings for Josephine or anything. He's just afraid of losing his current stability and prestige.' Jenson looked at his daddy, feeling restless. He knew that Daddy had zero tolerance for extramarital affairs. Uncle's behavior had gravely offended his limits.
Jenson also had a view of things and knew very well
how to tell right from wrong. He was also extremely furious at his uncle's action.
It was just that the other party was still his uncle.
He was Mommy's most adored big brother.
However, the person whom Uncle had hurt was his Aunt Josphine, his daddy's sister.
If Daddy took it too far when handling Uncle Zayne, it was very likely to hurt both Daddy and Mommy.
Jenson was just worried that it would cause a strain in his parent's relationship. Apart from that, he was not that worried about anything else.
"How are you going to handle this, Daddy?" Jenson asked.
Jay sighed. "I'm just worried about your mother's health. If it weren't for that..."
Jay gritted his teeth and said viciously, "I would've castrated him."
Jenson noticed Daddy's clenched fists and knew that he was holding himself back.
Jay thought for a moment before saying helplessly, "I'll give him one last chance. I hope you don't disappoint me, Zayne Severe. You'd better repent right this instant." In the wee hours the next day.
Zayne came back from outside.
When he went to bed, Josie turned her back to him and did not give him the time of day.
Zayne extended his arms, wanting to embrace Josie. However, she inched away with strong resentment. Zayne quickly lowered his head.
They said nothing till daybreak.
In the morning, Josie woke up early and changed Joseph into his uniform. After preparing his breakfast, she sent Joseph to kindergarten.
She had been too occupied to talk to Zayne about what had happened last night. She could only slam the door fiercely upon leaving the house. The sound of the thunderous slam made Zayne sit up in shock
Zayne sighed gloomily.
"What a tigress."
Josie was taking Joseph to kindergarten. On the way there, Joseph started vomiting non-stop so Josie anxiously turned the ear around and went to the hospital instead.
Josie was holding Joseph in her arms as she filled up the registration form. He got a blood test and they waited for the report before going in to see the doctor. The entire process was nerve-wracking for her
"
As for Zayne.
He was also filled with guilt toward Josie. After Josie left, he got up and quickly went out to chase after her.
Along the way, he kept thinking to himself, 'End your relationship with Emmy, Zayne Severe! Your wife is Josie, and you have to be responsible for Josie!' That was what he was thinking, and he also wanted to fulfill his promises to Josie.
However, the world was often unpredictable.
Zayne hurriedly rushed to the kindergarten, feeling uneasy along the way. However, he failed to catch up to Josie.
He squatted in frustration at the entrance of the kindergarten, dejected. 'Is this God's will? Is God trying to tell me that our relationship has come to an end?' Zayne returned home dispiritedly. Upon arriving at the door of the house, he saw the mother and son sitting on the swing while laughing their hearts out. At that moment, Zayne was brimming with grievances.
"You didn't send Joseph to school, Josie? You made me run around all over in vain."
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Josie got down from the swing and walked toward Zayne. Her round eyes were filled with anger, and there was a dense air of grievances shrouding her face.
"What right do you have to yell at me, Zayne Severe?! You ran out to fool around last night and came home early this morning without giving any explanation to u s. I got up early in the morning, made breakfas for Joseph, and sent him to kindergarten. Not only did you show zero concern for us but you're yelling at us for no good reason? Don't you know that you're being too much, Zayne?!"
Zayne said with a slightly guilty conscience, "I was busy with work last night. Shouldn't you be more considerate of me?"
Josie had exhausted herself the entire morning but did not receive the slightest consideration from
Zayne. He was even asking her to be more considerate of him. Josie immediately became angry and said without hesitation, "Work, work, work. It's always about work with you. You had zero profits all year round. Is work really more important than your wife and child?!"
Zayne jumped up as if someone had stepped on his sore spot. "I knew it. I knew that you looked down on my job. I'm simply useless in your eyes."
Josie scoffed. "You were useless from the start. You
can't take care of your family, nor can you take care of your wife and child. You've never gotten results in your work. You're not a three-year-old child anymore, Zayne. Don't you already know that your life is a failure?"
Zayne said angrily, "Yes, I know that in your eyes, I'm only a man with shortcomings and zero strengths."
"Your biggest shortcoming is that you can't admit your incompetence. You've been in business for more than ten years and you have failed every single year. Why can't you just be a stay-at-home dad?" Josie said in exasperation.
Josie yelled out all of the frustrations that she had kept in her heart in the past few years.
She had tried her best to support Zayne in his business. It was impossible for him to make a lot of money, but she relented just so Zayne could preserve his dignity as a man and make money to support his family.
Nonetheless, this decision of hers had backfired.
Zayne focused all his attention on his career, and he worked hard in hopes of achieving great success, but the man was truly not cut out for doing business.
He experienced many failures but was still unwilling to give up. As things went, it caused a great conflict between Josie and him.
Zayne felt that Josie was looking down on him and viewed his attempts with contempt.
As for Josie, she thought that Zayne only had work in his eyes and did not care much about her and their son.
Hence, the conflicts and estrangement quietly split them further apart.
Zayne ultimately yelled, "If you can't live like this anymore, then we'll get a divorce."
Josephine looked at Zayne in disbelief. Although she was dissatisfied with Zayne's immaturity, she still remembered that this man was the man she had painstakingly and desperately gotten after a long battle.
She cherished this hard-won destiny very much.
Josie had never thought that Zayne would mutter out the word 'divorce' so easily.
Josie was in tears. She asked Zayne in a choked-up manner, "Have you been wanting a divorce from a long time ago?" Zayne did not say a word.
Josie was too sad to speak but she managed to choke out the words, "Do you really think that I can't live without you?" Zayne remained silent.
In
Josie scoffed. "If you want a divorce, I'll fulfill your wish. However, since you've betrayed my love, I'll not let you have it easy. Joseph will be mine. You don't have to pay a single cent for him in the future and you'll get zero visitation rights."
Zayne never expected that the cost of divorce would be so significant. For a long while, he was unable to wrap his head around this cruel parting.
He mellowed down and said, "I was just joking with you. We're an old couple now. Why would we divorce?"
Josie felt more relieved.
She stared at him fiercely and warned him, "I never want to hear this kind of joke again."
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Zayne started dreading a divorce and went back home to his family.
However, he had to face the grumpy and the garrulous Josie every day. He was quickly getting incomparably irritated. He felt that he was living in an extremely stifling cage. Sooner or later, he would be suffocated to death.
Zayne was unhappy. He drooped his head all day long and stayed in his cage like a wandering soul.
Meanwhile, Josie was busy raising Joseph. She needed to teach him how to read, how to make arts and crafts, and send him off to various tutoring classes non-stop.
She had been too busy to care about Zayne as her life was akin to fighting in a war. However, Zayne could not see all of Josie's hard work. He merely felt that such a life was not what he wanted. Nonetheless, he still did not have the courage to bring up the topic of divorce to Josie again.
The days went by just like that. He thought that this was it and this was how the rest of his life was going to be like. What he had no idea was that he had made a slight mess-up in his love life. He thought that he could hide it to achieve his aim through underhanded means. He thought that it was nothing more than a
trivial mistake. Yet, it had started to sail him into a stormy sea where he would be for the rest of his life.
When the holidays came around, Baby Robbie and the sisters returned to Tourmaline Estate.
The children first went to see Daddy and Mommy, then went everywhere else in the estate.
Baby Robbie found Jenson and started to wail while holding him in his arms. He talked about the hardships he had endured in the academy this month.
"I'm regretting it now, Jens. If I had known that the teacher in the military academy would be like this, I would've gone to Imperial Capital University. We would go to the same university and I'd attend the same classes as you. That way, you could protect me from all kinds of problems."
Jenson did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Baby Robbie was a kid with extraordinary skills and wisdom. After going to that military academy, he had been scared witless by the tigress.
Jenson pulled Baby Robbie over to the chair and sat him down. He asked with concern, "Tell me, how exactly did that tigress bully you?"
Baby Robbie burst into tears. "She's incredibly valiant. If she wants me to head east, can't go west. And if she wants me to go west, I can't head east. If disobey her, she'll use skill to rain down a bunch of embroidery needles on me.m completely powerless against it. Boo-hoo... I don't want to go back anymore,
Jens."
Jens was a little surprised and said, "I didn't expect a mere district military academy to be able to hire such a powerful instructor."
Baby Robbie continued, "The tigress isn't that much older than us and looks as beautiful as a flower. Her existence is simply to humiliate me. I'm nowhere as good as her and it's simply too pathetic." Jenson said, "Okay, I'll go handle her for you after the holidays."
Baby Robbie thanked Jens and said with much gratitude, "You truly are my savior, Jens. You're giving me am escape from the abyss of suffering. Since bowe you a big one, I'll do whatever you want me to do in the future. Just say the word."
Jenson sighed and said, "I'm in deep trouble myself. That Savannah girl is a particularly difficult one. You have to properly deal with her for me."
Baby Robbie. "No problem. Leave it to me."
When he was parting with Jens, Jens asked Baby Robbie, "Have you gone to visit Uncle Zayne and Aunt Josie?"
Baby Robbie said, "I'm heading over now."
Jens knew that Baby Robbie was clever and nimble, so he specially urged him. "No matter what you see or hear in Flying Moon Cottage, you must pretend to be unaware of anything-regardless of how unpleasant."
Baby Robbie was stunned, and a touch of confusion flashed through his eyes. Then, he nodded and replied, "Got it."
When Baby Robbie got to Josie's
Flying Moon Cottage, Josie was teaching Joseph addition and subtraction. Joseph's aptitude for maths was mediocre. Even simple questions like two plus three needed to be taught to him several times.
Josie was patiently teaching him over and over again. However, Zayne began to make cynical remarks next to him, "How stupid are you? I suppose you're still not a n Ares, after all."
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As soon as Baby Robbie came in, his stalwart body was frozen in place upon hearing Zayne's words.
He could not believe such disdainful words that were filled with contempt actually came out of Uncle Zayne's mouth. "Aunt Josie," greeted Baby Robbie while stepping in.
When Josie saw Baby Robbie, joy spread across her face. This had been a long-awaited reunion. "You're back, Robbie?"
Baby Robbie walked over and placed Joseph on his knees, saying, "I'll teach Joseph how to add and subtract, Aunt Josie."
Zayne sighed and said, "He'll never get it. Josie has been teaching him for several days now. I just don't understand why he can't seem to get it."
Baby Robbie glanced over at Zayne and said, "I heard from Mommy that you were infamous for being a bad student when you were younger. Is it possible that Joseph inherited this trait of yours?"
Zayne had always blamed Joseph's shortcomings on Josie. Perhaps it was because Josie loved Zayne too much, so she always tolerated his shortcomings and put up with his actions that hurt her self-esteem However, Baby Robbie had come forth to stand up for
Josie today. She grinned while ridiculing Zayne. "Did you hear that? Don't keep blaming me for everything. The child would have inherited some traits from you as well."
Zayne kept silent with a gloomy look on his face.
Baby Robbie took out a few candies from his bag and began to teach Joseph how to add and subtract.
Children loved sweets. Just like this, Joseph began his lesson on mathematics. The kid finally began to understand simple addition and subtraction.
Zayne proceeded to mock Josie. "It seems that my son's not the stupid one; you are."
Perhaps all mothers wanted their children to be praised, even at the expense of themselves. Hence, Josie was still in a good mood despite Zayne's words.
Baby Robbie was extremely discontented hearing his uncle's words as he was constantly putting Aunt Josie down. He made an excuse so that Josie would leave." I'm a little thirsty, Aunt Josie."
Josie had always been fond of her nephew, so she was quite responsive to Baby Robbie's request. She quickly went inside to pour Baby Robbie a drink.
After Josie left, Baby Robbie stared at Zayne with a deep and unfathomable gaze.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Zayne asked.
Baby Robbie said, "Uncle, do you think that Aunt Josie is stupid, ugly, and not up to your standard?"
Zayne's expression became unnatural.
He did not expect Baby Robbie to also sense his resentment toward Josie.
Was he so obvious?
"Don't talk nonsense, Baby Robbie. Your aunt and I are inseparable. No matter how much she nags or how unsuccessful I am, she and I will five together forever." When Zayne was saying these words, his eyes appeared extremely lonesome.
Baby Robbie said, "Why bother enduring such resentment, Uncle? Since you're so dissatisfied with Aunt Josie, why not give her a way out of this predicament? With her status as the lady of the Ares household, my daddy as hero protector, and my mommy as her advisor, she'll definitely find a man who loves her more and is more considerate of her than you.
Baby Robbie paused slightly before continuing, "If you don't love her, stop being the dog in the manger. It's better for you to divorce her and leave her a way out."
Zayne thought to himself, 'If I divorce Josie, can she truly find new happiness?'
However, would she not blame him for betraying this relationship?
Baby Robbie looked at his hesitation and said, "Uncle, Aunt Josie will definitely have newfound happiness if you two divorce. But whether you can find happiness, that's hard to say." Zayne asked, "Why?"
Baby Robbie said, "Think about it. How many people would criticize you for being unfaithful? My father and mother will definitely not forgive you, and my grandparents will not forgive you either. They'll never approve of your new flame, When the time comes, you'll be the man with a new lover. You'll live life with your tail between your legs."
Chapter 2290
Chapter 2290
Baby Robbie had always been able to speak eloquently. He could also pry out secrets from the smallest things. Zayne's wishful thoughts instantly crumbled from Baby Robbie's words.
Baby Robbie continued, "Uncle, when the time comes, Aunt Josie will be able to find a kind man who loves her and pampers her, but there may not be such a warm and kind lady out there who's willing to marry you, a man who has no sense of responsibility. Oh, you'd have your new flame, but since she's someone who destroyed another person's family, she'd be labeled as a mistress. I don't know how strong her mental state is, but how long can she last before she falls into depression and jumps off the building?"
Zayne was overwhelmed and had goosebumps all over his body upon hearing this. He shouted in a panic," You stinking brat! Who said that I have a new flame? I don't have one, so stop talking nonsense. Aun Josie and I are on great terms."
Josie was bringing some tea over when she happened to hear Zayne's last words. She beamed with happiness and said, "I've always known that you only love me, Zayne. We'll be together until death. In my heart, no one can be more important than you."
Zayne looked embarrassed and said somewhat unnaturally, "Of course."
Baby Robbie smiled and drank the glass of tea that Josie handed over. Then, he patted Josie on the shoulder and said meaningfully, "Aunt Josie, feelings are the most unpredictable thing in the world. Uncle Cole's ability to let go of my mom and accept my aunt is the best proof of this."
After Baby Robbie said this, he shot a sharp warning glare at Zayne.
He brought up Cole and Shirley's love story that only happened after sustained efforts in hopes that Zayne would get a grip and start acting appropriately.
Zayne was indeed intimidated by Baby Robbie.
Baby Robbie had hit the nail right on the head and stated the negative consequences Zayne would face so that he could be aware of what his willfulness would bring him.
Zayne grew worried about his personal gains and losses. He dared not recklessly make a move as he was afraid that a single slip might cause everlasting sorrow.
In the next few days, Zayne persuaded himself to slowly accept and mend his relationship with Josie. He hoped to regain the love they once had for each other.
He took a couple of days off from the company and stayed at home to accompany Josie and their child.
He used to think that bringing up a child was a very easy task, but after doing it himself, Zayne realized that children occupied most of the a time. Josie almost had zero time for herself.
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She did not have the time to dress up, nor did she have the energy to go out and buy beautiful clothes for
herself. Even the clothes that were in
her closet were no longer ne
At the same time, Josie was no longer the young lady who could not do anything. She could roll up her sleeves and do housework with great ease.
She washed the clothes, cooked meals, and took care of Joseph's school work... Josie was simply an all-around superwoman.
Zayne was rather surprised by Josie's changes. He said somewhat emotionally, "You've changed, Jose. You've become more diligent, swift, and so capable."
Josie was reading up on something
to aid digestion. Upon hearing Zayne's words, she teased, "That's what I'm telling you, Zayne. After becoming a mother, I truly think that all mothers are just too great. I used to think that if anyone asked me to lose my beauty, I would start fighting them. But after having Joseph, I'm more than willing to become an old woman. I'm also afraid of getting sick. I'm scared that no one will be around to pamper Joseph if my body fails me. You have to promise me, Zayne, that you'll treat Joseph better in the future. He's the fruit of our love, and your kindness to him is also an expression of your love for w - If me.
Zayne was choked up as he replied, "I understand, Josie."
He was reminded of his previous thoughts and felt extremely sorry toward Josie.
However, it was as though Emmy and Josie were in a game of tug-of-war right now, tearing him apart. Zayne was drowning in a sea of torment.