Simona blinked hard with her big eyes, “Dirty.”
“Then are you listening mommy’s word?”
“Yes.”
Simona looked down and sad. Loredana sighed and planted a kiss on her forehead, “Mommy will give you a bath tonight alright?”
Simona’s eye shined, “Okay.”
Loredana had no time to take care of her children as she needed to work during the day and study at night.
Maxina was the one who bathed them.
Her condition had been controlled through Sampson’s treatment. As long as she’s not provoked, she’ll be normal like others.
Maxina was able to take care of the children, giving Loredana more time to study. Loredana’s profession used to be a fashion designer. It took her a few years to get her diploma, successfully earning a place at LEO to work.
She was really talented in this area, winning many awards for the dresses she designed. She even designed a wedding dress for the daughter of Country A’s leader, which stunned the whole country.
Now she was the chief designer of LEO, where she also owned some shares.
Maxina finally brought Samuel during dinner.
Samuel was around 5 years old, but he had an excellent memory and extreme calculation ability. He was very sensitive toward numbers. Loredana, of course, had to cultivate his talent.
But Samuel himself didn’t fail his talent, and surprisingly passed AC University’s exam.
AC was a world-renowned top college in the field of computing.
Electronic chips and processing systems that were developed here had long been popular in the world.
Compared to Simona, she has not much talent herself, just like an average child. She’s just cute and cuddly.
Seeing Samuel back home, Simona ran towards him happily, “Brother——”
Samuel wore a brown-colored heart-shaped neckline sweater, a white shirt inside, a pair of pants, and white-colored shoes. He stood upright, red lips and white teeth, delicate cheeks, high nose bridge, and curly black hair.
He patted his sister’s head, “Simona, have you been listening to mommy?”
Simona nodded vigorously, adoring his brother. They were both a few minutes’ difference, but Samuel was way more mature and understanding.
Simona still looked like a little girl next door, naive and cute.
Loredana had already brought dinner to the table, “Alright, wash your hands and eat.”
Sampson came over, reaching out for Simona but was stopped by Loredana, “Sampson, you go eat. I’ll wash their hands.”
“Let me help you.” Sampson did not distance himself with Loredana despite having that discussion just now.
“Dr. Herbert, let Lola do it. You should sit down.” Maxina said politely.
Sampson had no choice but to settle down at the table, whereas Maxina took a bottle of wine and sat down at the table.
She took a glance on the toilet to make sure Loredana wasn’t eavesdropping and said to Sampson,
“After all these years, thank you.”
She poured a glass for Sampson and for herself. Foreign wine wasn’t that spicy compared to white wine, so she finished her whole glass of wine in on gulp. “I do hope she can be with you, but you know
Lola. She’s as stubborn as a mule, plus, she has to take care of her two kids now. You’re not young anymore, Sampson. If you met the perfect one, just go.”
“Auntie, if you can, please help me persuade her.” Sampson was staring at his glass of wine, not touching it yet.
How would Maxina have not persuaded yet?
She was always grateful for Sampson, always helping Loredana at the most difficult time, taking care of her.
It was fair to say, without Sampson, there will be no Loredana.
Maxina was grateful and satisfied with Sampson.
But Loredana refused, what can she do anyway?
Maxina smiled bitterly, “I’ve already persuaded her, but she won’t listen.”
She understood her daughter’s intention anyway. She had given birth to two kids, after all. Sampson had a good family and a lovely face, but he didn’t mind her at all.
But her daughter minded.
She knew how important one’s innocence was to a husband.
Sampson took the glass of wine, and finished it in one gulp, then putting down the glass heavily, “I won’t give up.”
He was going to wait until she accepted him.
“Why are you doing this, she’s not worth your time——”
Loredana came out with Simona hugging her hand, while Samuel in another.
Maxina changed the topic, reached out her hand for Simona, “Come let granny hug.”
“I want mommy.” Simona wrapped around Loredana’s neck tightly, she was closer with her mother.
Loredana was always busy; she had not much time to take care of her daughter. How would she let go of this opportunity having dinner while hugging her mother?
Maxina pretended to be unhappy and said, “Look at your brother.”
Samuel climbed up the chair himself to eat. Hearing that Maxina talked about him, he looked up to his sister and said, “She’s still young.”
“…”
Maxina thought, ‘You’re just a few minutes older, though.”
His man-child alike appearance made everyone laughed.
Loredana hugged Simona and sat.
After dinner, Sampson had to leave. Maxina took over Simona who was still at Loredana’s arm, and said,
“Go see Dr. Herbert off, will you.”
Loredana graciously stood up and said, “Sampson, I’ll walk you out.”
Even if she didn’t accept his feelings, she was still grateful for Sampson.
Over the years, he really helped a lot.
“Okay.” Sampson smiled.
Two of them walked out of the house one after the other; Loredana was behind to close the door.
“Have you ever thought of going back?” Sampson asked tentatively.
Loredana shook her head, “Nope.”
What came out of her was genuine; she felt that her life was miles better.
Sampson lowered his head, “I won’t be able to visit for these few days.”
He had work to take care of, plus, he had to go back to the country later, having not enough time.
“You do you, we’re fine here.” She could go to work while Maxina took care of the kids at home.
“Alright.” He reached out to Loredana’s shoulder and rested his hands there, and licked his lips, “Just now your mom told me something.”
Loredana glanced at his hands that were on her shoulder, “What did my mom say?”
“She told me to give you up, probably thinks that I’m too old, fearing that I’ll be lonely for the rest of my life,” Sampson said gleefully.
Loredana laughed, “Yea, you’re old. Get married soon, will you.”
Sampson stared at her, “Can’t we really have a chance?”
Loredana’s smile froze; she knew Sampson was good.
Not that she had forgotten about it, but it was her promise for Mrs. Herbert.
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.
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