The moment he held Summer, John didn’t dare move a muscle. Despite his large frame, he carried Summer in a careful manner.
As John was stiff as a rock, Summer fiddled with his luxury watch curiously and not minding the fact that she was hardly familiar with him.
When he saw Anthony and I walk down the stairs, he heaved a sigh of relief and quickly remarked, “Stop dilly-dallying and carry your precious daughter.”
As Anthony had taken care of Summer for a long time, he was experienced at handling her despite the lack of instruction.
When he received Summer from John, he instinctively carried her in his arms.
Jackson glanced at John in contempt. “Someone like you won’t even know how to take care of his own child. Knowing nothing, how do you expect any girl to fall for you?”
John retorted, “I’m sure you know everything while I know nothing. But, aren’t you still single despite being almost thirty?”
Jackson sneered, “And you’re almost a step away from your grave? Do you only plan to find someone when you’re dead? Do you think just wagging that tongue of yours is enough?”
Those two men were being extremely childish.
Sitting beside Uncle Louis, I made him some tea. When he saw how busy I was, he frowned. “Didn’t you hire a nanny?”
“I did. But it’s her day off today,” I replied with a smile. “Anthony and I prefer some privacy. Hence, the nanny will only be here whenever Summer needs to be cared for. Or else, Anthony and I would prefer to be alone at home.”
Louis nodded. Glancing at Anthony inquisitively, he asked, “I heard you found a treasure recently. Aren’t you going to show it to me?”
Anthony raised his eyebrow and passed Summer to Jackson. After that, both men headed to the study as they obviously had something to discuss.
When I looked in John’s direction, I was surprised to see that he was observing Summer intently. “You’re already thirty-five. Aren’t you planning to find a partner to settle down?”
When he turned to look at me, Jackson cleared his throat and spoke up. “How can any girl be interested in someone who has no substance behind those good looks?”
“What do you care?” John shot him a glare before replying, “What’s the point of getting married? I’m happy just having you and Summer by my side.”
“Sheesh!” Jackson rolled his eyes. “Why do you need to dramatize having a crush? Give it a few more years and you will turn into a statue just from waiting.”
“It’s none of your business.” John stared daggers at him. “Don’t you plan to take Summer out?”
Sensing that John was about to lose his temper, Jackson was sensitive enough to carry Summer into the garden to play.
As the atmosphere calmed down, I looked at John and asked, “Has Uncle Louis found anything?”
Pursing his lips, his expression grew serious. “The report is out and seems to indicate that man may not have touched you.”
I furrowed my eyebrows. “Didn’t touch me? Then why…” Did he leave those things in the room on purpose?
“There were no traces of your DNA there and we have run a comparison. The police have two theories. First, the owner is an extremely powerful and mysterious person where his DNA information is hard to obtain. Second, that person may be dead, which is why they can’t find a match too.”
I frowned. “Can they retrieve it from the dead?”
“Within a specific timeframe, they are able to obtain it with certain scientific methods.”
Leaning against the sofa, he pinched his forehead. “My guess is the former. But, there are not many people who are higher in position than Uncle Louis. Besides, none of these people have any dealings with the Featherstones. Therefore, he is still investigating.”
I pondered briefly before replying, “It seems to me someone intends to sow discord between Anthony and me. However, the animosity doesn’t seem to be directed at me.”
After a brief pause, I continued, “Someone used the same modus operandi previously. When he kidnapped me, he forced me to listen to a disgusting movie. His motive then is similar to what happened this time.”
He knitted his brows. “Do you know who he is?”
I shook my head. “I’m not sure. I’ll need to take another look.” Looking at him, I hesitated briefly. “About going to R Province, I may have to delay it, or perhaps Anthony may come along with us.”
He pursed his lips in displeasure. “Why does Anthony need to follow you wherever you go?”
“Why can’t I follow wherever my wife goes? Aren’t you worried about being laughed at for constantly clinging to your sister?” Anthony and Louis came down from the study on the second floor.
At the same moment, Jackson came back in from the garden with Summer. Looking at me, he exclaimed, “It really is lively today.”
Anthony looked at him with his eyebrows raised. “Who’s here?”
Before Jackson could reply, Cameron and Zachary entered. Zachary had his hands full carrying stuff.
“It’s wonderful to see that everyone is here. I suppose none of you have had lunch yet. I brought some cakes. Why don’t all of you try some?” Cameron smiled warmly as she put the cakes she brought on the table.
Unwrapping them and taking them out, she looked at me. “Sienna, try some. I heard Mr. Featherstone say that you love chamomile-tea-flavored cakes. Hence, I made them for you.”
I was briefly stunned before accepting the cake she handed me. After taking a bite, I realized that it did taste good.
With regards to how warm Cameron and Zachary had been, I had a strange feeling about it but could never pin my finger on what it was.
Hence, I never brought it up.
After letting everyone try her cakes, Cameron brazenly marched into the kitchen to inspect the fridge. “I only knew the nanny took the day off after calling her in the morning to ask what you were having. With both of you youngsters at home, I expect you will end up not having a proper meal. Hence, I decided to come over. And now, it seems you hardly had any breakfast. The two of you should take better care of your body.”
Just as she spoke, she brought out the ingredients from the fridge and put on an apron.
Anthony and Louis hardly batted an eyelid. While John, who was focused on his phone, didn’t see a problem at all.
Instead, it was only Jackson and I that felt awkward. As Summer was already asleep, he lowered his voice and asked, “Aren’t you and Cameron rivals? Why do you behave like mother and daughter now?”
I shrugged my shoulders. “I would like to know the answer more than you do.”
Looking at all the other men who weren’t bothered, he sighed and pursed his lips. “There must be something amiss!”
When Zachary asked about the case, Anthony updated him while I went to make some tea.
At that moment, Stacey called. I told her it wasn’t a good time as we were having guests. Hence, I told her I would call her back in the evening.
Soon, Cameron had cooked up a feast and invited everyone to take their seats. In the meantime, I helped distribute the cutlery.
The moment we sat down, Zachary looked at me. “Sienna, do you know how to cook?”
Hesitating a moment, I replied, “A little bit.”
He smiled slightly. “Next time, you can get Cam to come over more often to cook. Recently, she has enrolled herself in some cooking classes and learned a lot from them. Hence, she is looking for an opportunity to showcase her skills.”
“That’s right. If you don’t mind, I can cook every day for you going forward,” Cameron exclaimed in delight.
I quickly replied, “You flatter us. However, it would be rude for Anthony and me to trouble you as our elders. Besides, we already have a nanny. Today is just one of her rare days off as she would be here most of the time. Hence, there’s no need to trouble both of you.”
Cameron smiled in response but didn’t press on.
After all, everyone knew each other there. Despite their differences, it was still polite to initiate small talk with one another.
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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