Cheyenne, of course, knew Oliver was faking crying.
Kelvin publicly scolded his son, and that’s the truth.
“Enough talk. Since Oliver wants a doll, he can wait two more days. After all, the wedding is still far off.”
Kelvin, feeling helpless, could only admit defeat silently. He deeply regretted his decision to let Cheyenne give birth to this troublemaker, Oliver.
“You little brat, watch how I’ll deal with you in the future!”
Compared to his furious father, the little guy sat up straight, showing no fear on his face. He even curled his lips into a faint smile.
“Oh, daddy, don’t get angry. If you get sick from being mad, I’ll feel sorry for you.”
“Ugh!”
This little rascal was intentionally trying to drive him crazy.
The father and son’s quarrel made the atmosphere at the dining table awkward. To lighten the mood and celebrate Cheyenne’s decision to stay for two more days, Benson suggested something.
“Cheyenne, you’ve been here for so many days, and I haven’t properly entertained you. It happens to be the perfect season for hot springs. I have a hot spring resort under my name. How about I take you there tomorrow?”
“Not only can we soak in the hot springs, but we can also have a barbecue and play pool. How about that?”
Soak in the hot springs?
Cheyenne pondered for a moment, realizing that she had never actually experienced a hot spring before. She nodded and said, “Sure, thank you, Benson.”
“Great, rest early tonight, and I’ll drive you there in the morning.”
With the plan set, Kelvin’s journey back to his home country would have to be postponed for two more days. However…
“Soaking in the hot springs?”
Wouldn’t that allow him to experience a romantic couple’s hot spring with Cheyenne?
Thinking about this, Kelvin’s heart trembled, and his mood, which had been disappointed about not being able to return home, was now soothed. His deep-set eyes sparkled with brightness.
“Alright, let’s go soak in the hot springs tomorrow!”
Decision made.
The next day, at the hot spring resort.
Since it was the private estate of the Miller family, Benson not only invited Kelvin’s family but also a few close friends who came from wealthy backgrounds.
Benson chose to wear a white robe today to soak in the hot springs. The elegant and slender silhouette showcased his slim figure.
Coupled with his naturally handsome face, he exuded a gentle and graceful aura, with a smile that warmed people’s hearts.
“Cheyenne, let me introduce you. This is my cousin, Camilla Callahan.”
The woman standing next to him appeared to be in her early twenties, with delicate features on her petite face. She had a head of light yellow curls and wore exquisite and beautiful makeup.
She was dressed in a pink kimono, portraying the elegance and charm of a Jostranan woman.
However, Camilla’s eyes were fixated on Kelvin. From the moment he got in the car, she noticed the tall, aloof, and handsome man.
His tall stature and flawless face could only be described as perfect.
“Miss Callahan, hello,” Cheyenne naturally didn’t miss the young woman’s gaze towards her husband. She smiled politely and greeted her before secretly pinching Kelvin hard.
The pain almost made Kelvin break out in sweat. Why was Cheyenne angry?
Miss Callahan first smiled politely at her before putting on an affected act.
“I’ve heard my cousin mention your name before; you’re Miss Cheyenne Lawrence, right? I’m twenty-one this year, four years younger than you are. Can I call you Sis?”
Although Kelvin often joked about her being “25 years old,” hearing it from a stranger still made Cheyenne feel uncomfortable.
She nodded coldly and said, “Just call me Miss Lawrence; my father doesn’t have any illegitimate children.”
Upon hearing this, a handsome young man among the crowd couldn’t help but burst into laughter.
“Ha-ha!” His laughter seemed to mock Camilla as she raised her little fist to punch him while tears welled up in her eyes.
“Mr. Shaffer, are you laughing at me?” Benson introduced this person to Cheyenne. “Cheyenne, this is my good friend Truman Shaffer. Don’t let his unreliable appearance fool you; he is an artist specially invited by the royal family.”
So he was an artist! No wonder he looked different from everyone else here.
Cheyenne gave him a faint smile and said. “Hello Mr. Shaffer, ‘m Cheyenne.”
Unexpectedly, he threw a flirtatious look at her while speaking in his clear voice like sunshine. “I know who you are!”
“Ahh?” Seeing how stunned she looked, Mr. Shaffer explained the reason.
“I saw your illustrations for ‘Classic of Mountains and Seas’ in Miller’s study room earlier; I really liked them but begged him for ages without success.”
“In terms of painting skills, Miss Lawrence, you are someone I admire greatly! Would it be possible for me to get your autograph?”
Autograph?
Cheyenne never expected to meet a fan on her trip to Jostrana, let alone such a handsome young man.
“Signing is no problem, but I didn’t bring any paper or pen.”
Truman didn’t want to miss this opportunity. He quickly found a pen and rolled up his sleeve, revealing his arm for Cheyenne to sign. “I brought it with me. As for the paper… don’t worry about it, Miss Lawrence. You can sign on my hand instead. I swear I won’t use this hand when we soak in the hot springs later.”
His silly behavior reminded Cheyenne of her friend Reece and she smiled sweetly.
Her beautiful face was stunning and her smile added even more charm to her already enchanting features. He whispered softly. “If anyone knew that the illustrator of Classic of Mountains and Seas was such a beauty like you, they would go crazy.”
Cheyenne loved compliments too but she remained modest and replied seriously. “You’re right Mr. Shaffer has good taste.”
Mr. Shaffer looked stunned while Benson teased him from the side. “Cheyenne, you don’t know how much this guy loves your art! When he heard that I invited you today too, he shamelessly insisted on coming along with me!”
“Hey now! You always invite me over to your hot spring resort but unfortunately I’ve been busy before so couldn’t make it.”
“Now, I’m just fulfilling the previous promise so that you won’t become an untrustworthy person. How can you say it’s my shameless request?”
“I’m clearly thinking of your reputation. After all, you’re a renowned musician.”
…
Cheyenne was delighted that Benson had a friend like this, so she readily signed for Mr. Shaffer.
The scene of the three of them chatting and laughing entered Camilla and Kelvin’s eyes, fueling intense jealousy.
Kelvin stood alone, holding the two children by his side, while the waves of jealousy.
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