Averie naturally refused. She was not used to having such an intimate relationship with him.
It was as if they were dating.
However, Elyette still bought everything despite Averie’s rejection.
Once he was done shopping, the driver stuffed all the bags into the car and was going to send them all back to her house anyway.
Averie’s refusal was completely ineffective.
After they took their seats in the restaurant, she ordered her food, then handed the menu to Elyette and asked,
“Have you decided what to name the baby, Elyette?”
“I haven’t. Did you have anything in mind?” Elyette asked.
Averie’s heart tightened in her chest, and she hesitantly said, “Rowan Tate.”
Elyette put down the menu. His hawk-like eyes bore into her as he said, “Are you serious?”
“Both Hayden and Layla have my last name. The child would be confused if he had a different last name.” Averie’s cheeks flushed as she shared her thoughts. “Of course, I would respect your opinion.”
“If you’re worried that the baby would be confused, then you could just change Hayden and Layla’s last name. I don’t mind them taking my last name.”
Elyette’s response was so casual that it almost felt like he was joking.
He ordered his food, then handed the menu to the waiter.
The waiter confirmed their order, then walked away.
“Since you don’t agree, then let’s just name him Rowan Foster!” Averie compromised.
She was already happy enough that she got custody of the baby.
“I didn’t say I disagree.” Elyette raised his brows and looked at her with fascination. “Let the baby take your last name if you want to!”
“Are you serious, or are you teasing me?” Averie could not tell what he was really thinking.
She would be fine if he was being sullen and savage.
She was used to seeing him angry.
Instead, Elyette was half smiling and his eyes were cold. His expression was enigmatic and hard to put one’s finger on.
It was slightly terrifying.
“I don’t like my last name.” Elyette pondered for a moment, then said, “I don’t have a choice, though.”
Averie did not expect him to say that.
She had known him long enough to assume that she knew him well, but he felt like a stranger at that moment.
“You’ve never mentioned your father before. Did you have a bad relationship with him?” she guessed.
“Yes.” Elyette’s eyes darkened as he held back his temper. He looked at Averie and said, “Let the baby take your last name! We don’t need to discuss this further.”
His tone sounded calm, but Averie could feel his patience running out.
He was trying his best to endure. One wrong move and he would turn into a monster
Her mood suddenly turned sour.
She was filled with an indescribable sense of helplessness.
He fought for nothing and could give her everything. He looked carefree, but his heart was heavily shackled.
That weekend, Cole asked Nora out to meet.
Nora was abandoned and thrown aside after Averie was cleared of the video scandal.
Cole called her to say that he had a gift for her. She did not overthink it and came out to meet him.
“Open it up, Nora.” Cole handed a large paper bag to her.
Nora opened the bag with an expression filled with anticipation and saw an Armes bag.
“There’s a skirt dress in here, too?” She put the bag away and held the dress. “Oh? I think I’ve seen Averie Tate wear this before.”
“That’s right. She’s got the exact same one. It’s not cheap! I was sure you’d look more beautiful than her in it, so I bought it,” Cole cooed. “Why don’t you try it on now?”
Nora’s vanity was greatly satisfied by his praises.
She felt like she was walking on air.
She went to the bathroom to change into the dress, then reappeared in front of Cole.
“You’re beautiful, Nora! You’re even more beautiful than that big-bellied Averie Tate! She looks like a servant compared to you! Come on, I’ll take you out for a feast!” Cole put his arm around her and walked toward a restaurant.
When the person in black who was lurking outside the restaurant saw them, their menacing eyes instantly lit up!
In the master bedroom of the Starry River Villa, Averie was tidying up the baby’s clothes.
Tammy was sitting leisurely next to her and watching her busy away.
“Do you seriously plan to raise the baby yourself, Averie? That would be exhausting!”
Averie folded each piece of clothing one by one, and said gently, “That’s true. My mother was the one who helped me with the kids before. I’ve never really had to go through that kind of exhaustion.”
“That’s right. Your mother’s gone, and I bet you wouldn’t feel secure leaving the baby with the nanny,” Tammy said.
“You said Elyette would move in then. Is that for real?”
“That’s what he said.” Averie placed the clothes in the closet, then said, “I’ll let him be then.
“If that’s the case, then how would that be different from a normal married couple?!” Tammy exclaimed, then mocked, “Oh, I guess there is a difference. The difference is that he’s moving into your house and not the other way around.”
The mention of Elyette made Averie suddenly realize that he had not contacted her in a few days.
“I think you’re incredible, Averie. You actually got all three of your kids to take your last name. “Tammy sighed. “If I have kids, they’ll have to take Jun’s last name. I might be an only daughter, but Jun’s situation is even more extreme. He’s the only son in three generations of the Hertz family… What can I say to that? My parents have nothing to say either!”
Averie’s heart sank, and she said softly, “Men should care quite a lot about their children taking their last name, 9e right?”
“You bet! There’s only one reason why Elyette would agree to let the baby take your last name, and that’s because he loves you. I can’t think of any other reason.”
“He said he doesn’t like his last name.”
“Why won’t he change it, then? His parents are gone. He could totally just change his last name if he hated it! Not doing that is proof that he doesn’t hate it that much,” Tammy hypothesized.
“He hasn’t come looking for me for the past few days. Could it be because of this?” Averie could not help but overthink
“It’s possible. He might say that he’s willing to let the baby take your last name, but he probably cares about it a lot.
He just feels bad about fighting over it with you,” Tammy continued to theorize. “How about you just go ahead and let the baby take his last name?”
Averie nodded and said, “We’ll talk about it when the baby’s born. It’s still early now.”
“Haha! Give him a surprise, then,” Tammy said, then she stroked Averie’s long hair and asked, “Are you really willing to cut such beautiful hair?”
“It’d be more convenient.” Averie planned to cut her hair short. “Otherwise, postnatal recovery would be a hassle.”
“You should get a few more nannies to serve you!” Tammy said. “If I were you, I’d hire ten nannies and have them follow me around all day.” ..
Averie could not hold back her laughter.
“You could hire ten nannies right now, too.”
“I’m not pregnant yet, am I? I’ll really hire ten nannies when I get pregnant,” Tammy said seriously. “No wonder
Elyette wants to move in. Things would be too hard for you if he didn’t get involved.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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