Cody and Linford walked out of the study room. Cody pouted as he buried his head in Cristelle’s chest, “Mommy.”
Cristelle knew they must have reached some sort of agreement. So she pressed a kiss on his hair, “My baby, I know it’s difficult for you. I’ll make it up to you. I promise.”
“It’s okay. You know I’ll do anything for you and Candace,” Cody sniffed hurtfully. The veins on Linford’s forehead popped out.
What?
Was it that bad having a father like Linford Bradley?!
Linford didn’t even know why the boy hated him so much, but he was determined to find out the reason.
“Mr. Bradley, the meal is ready,” Kelly reminded the family as he came upstairs.
Linford collected Candace in his arms, “Let’s go downstairs. The babies must be hungry.”
Candace rested her little head against Linford’s chest, full of trust. Linford couldn’t stop smiling at his little princess.
Drew scooped the boy up in his arms, “Come on. Let’s go. I’m starving.”
The meal was tasty. Linford also asked Kelly to join them by the table. Linford still couldn’t put Candace away when they ate. He fed the girl little by little.
“Hey, big guy, have some shrimp,” Drew peeled a plate of fresh boiled shrimp and put it before Cody.
Cody was still mad at him, “I can’t eat them all. It’s too much.”
It was all Doc’s fault. Why did he have to do that test? Now, he could never get rid of that Bradley.
Drew smiled, “It’s okay. Just eat as much as you can. I’ll take care of the rest.”
Cody huffed.
Kelly laughed secretly. Cristelle didn’t even know what she had eaten.
After the meal, Linford asked Kelly to go back to the company first. He drove Cristelle and the babies to their apartment by himself.
Drew couldn’t understand his behavior.
Why did he let them go so easily? He thought Linford wanted to see them every day.
When the car reached Cristelle’s neighborhood, the babies had fallen asleep.
“They’re tired,” Cristelle said as she patted their heads gently.
Linford held Cody gently in his arms. He was even snorting. Linford smiled as he saw the boy’s innocent face.
This brat was so likable when he was asleep.
Cristelle held Candace, following Linford behind. They put the babies on their beds gently.
Cody’s drool got on Linford’s black suit. Linford almost laughed. This little brat was a small baby, after all.
After putting the babies in their beds, Cristelle asked Linford and Drew to sit in the living room, pouring them some tea.
“Don’t worry about the Barnett. I’ll take care of them. All you need to do is take care of our babies,” Linford’s voice was cold. Drew knew Diego was doomed this time.
Cristelle only nodded. She didn’t even care about Diego or Pamela anymore after what had just happened to her family.
“Cristelle, why don’t you move? I mean, those people know your address. I don’t think they’ll leave you alone after what happened,” Drew suggested.
Cristelle held on to her cup, shaking her head slowly, “They will never leave me alone. It doesn’t matter where I live. Besides, I like this place. I won’t move.”
She would never flinch.
Linford narrowed his eyes. He had investigated the things that happened between the Barnett house and the Friesley house. His heart was broken by all the things his wife and babies went through.
How dare those people to do that to his children?
He would make them pay with their blood.
“It’s not early. You guys should go. I want to spend some time alone with my babies,” Cristelle said gently.
She hadn’t decided to accept them yet.
Linford didn’t push her, standing up from his seat, “Alright. I’m going back to the company. Call me if you need me.”
Cristelle only nodded, not saying a thing.
Drew left the apartment with Linford.
When they got downstairs, Drew couldn’t help asking, “You’re not worried? Leaving them alone here?”
Linford cast him a cold glance, “Who said I’m leaving them here all alone?” Saying that, a group of people was brought by Kelly, “Mr. Bradley, it’s all set up.”
Linford looked up, “Okay. Just make sure to be quiet and don’t stir up any trouble.”
“Yes, sir,” Kelly brought a group of people to the floor where Cristelle was living, renovating the apartment across hers and installing surveillance cameras.
“Good for you. That’s really smart, actually,” Drew laughed.
Linford didn’t say anything, getting in his car.
Drew also got in his car, watching him as he started the car, “How many years have passed since the last time you drove? Five years? I’m surprised that you still remember how to drive it.”
“Drew, can you shut up for a while?” Linford’s tone was harsh, but the happiness in his eyes was hard to conceal.
“I tried so hard to help you, but you don’t even want to say thanks. How can you do this to me, Mr. Bradley?” Drew pretended to be heartbroken.
Linford rolled his eyes, “Thank you.” Then, taking a pause, the man whipped out a card from his wallet, throwing it at Drew, “Here. Take it. Use it wherever you need anything.”
Drew stared at the leather card in his hand in surprise. A gold “B” was embroidered on it.
“No! Linford, I can’t take this. This is too important. I…”
“Just take it. I don’t want to repeat it,” Linford snapped. His mood was too good today.
Drew shrugged, “It’s rare to see you smiling that way, though.”
Linford looked at him, “Am I smiling?”
Drew yanked the rear mirror toward Linford’s face, “Check it out yourself.”
Linford took a look and paused. The man in the mirror was faintly smiling with light in his eyes. Drew was right. He hadn’t seen that look on his face for a while.
“By the way, don’t let anyone know about the babies or Cristelle. I don’t want to bring them any trouble.”
“Don’t worry. I know. Guess we can be sure your lost memories have something to do with Cristelle. They’ve been suffering so much because you forgot about them. Will you be a good father, Linford?” Drew said with a sympathetic tone.
Linford’s face changed, “Get out of my car. You’re not helping this time. I’m your friend, yet you doubt me!”