At six o’clock in the evening, a group of people left the Howard family’s old estate to go to the hotel. Valeria, Braelynn, Abbie, and Hayden were in the same car, while Gavin and Arthur were in the other.
Braelynn’s situation plagued Gavin’s mind. The moment his car left the Howard family’s old estate, he told Arthur about this matter, “I’ve carefully observed Braelynn today and found that her eyes looked very similar to Valeria’s. Could she be related to the Saunders family?”
Arthur knew that Gavin had been thinking about his daughter, so it was inevitable for him to relate everything to her. However, Arthur felt that Gavin was deluded since Braelynn was an abandoned baby that Lamont had picked up, so how could she be related to the Saunders family?
Arthur did not want to upset him, but it was dangerous for Gavin to relate everything to his daughter, so Arthur couldn’t play along with his delusions anymore and made it clear to Gavin, “Braelynn does look like Miss Brown, but she was an abandoned baby that Lamont picked up by the road, so she should have nothing to do with the Saunders family, right?”
“I’m just wondering what if my daughter is actually alive, and Braelynn is my daughter’s child. Should I tell Archer about it and investigate Braelynn?”
Arthur persuaded, “Mr. Saunders, I know how you feel, and I also wished that Braelynn was your daughter’s child. But I have carefully interrogated David about the details, and he said that he left her in the suburbs during winter. You know how cold it can get, so how could a newborn baby survive the weather?”
“Maybe someone picked her up?”
Arthur sighed and said, “Yes, I also hope that someone has picked her up and that she is still alive, but David abandoned her in a rundown temple, which has been vacant for many years. And Braelynn is an abandoned child. If your daughter was alive, why would she abandon her child?”
“Maybe she had her troubles and was forced to give her up.” Gavin said with a wry smile.
He must be thinking too much. Her daughter was abandoned by Laila and David in the wild during the winter. How could she make it out alive at such a young age?
And even if his daughter was alive, she would never maliciously abandon her child, so Braelynn could not be her child.
Gavin sighed heavily and said, “I’m really deluded! Alas! I know that there’s no way that she’s alive. I know it very clearly, but I just think that God won’t be so cruel, so I have a little hope in my heart.”
At dinner, Gavin booked a large private room and invited everyone to join them. Archer and Natalie came along with Raymond, while Richard, Michael, and Andrew followed closely behind. William was the last to arrive. When he came in, he smiled at everyone and said, “I can’t believe that I’m the last to arrive. I’m so sorry!”
“Everyone knows that you are thick-skinned, so there is no need to apologize!” Richard made fun of him.
William shot him a warning look and sat down in the empty seat next to Valeria. She looked at him with a smile, “Why were you so late today?”
“I was delayed by a meeting with an oversea customer.” William said as he took Valeria’s hands into his own, “How were our babies today?”
“They kept kicking me! Maybe they are fighting inside. They’re especially naughty today.”
William laughed. If it weren’t for the fact that they were in public, he would have reached out to touch Valeria’s belly to feel his mischievous children moving around. He resisted the urge to touch her belly and said, “Bear with them first. When we go back tonight, I’ll teach them a lesson and tell them to be polite to you.”
Michael looked over, “You two should stop showing off your lovely relationship in front of so many people! William, can you stop provoking us?”
“If you’re capable, you should make two sons! When the time comes, no one will blame you for showing off.” William replied proudly, and everyone laughed. Michael glared at him in anger. Valeria smiled and looked at William, “Are you hungry? I ordered your favorite dishes, so you’ll be able to dig in later.”
“Really? My dear wife, how can you be so good to me? I am so moved! You are the most beautiful, kindest, and loveliest person in the world!”
“Despicable!” Richard was starting to get annoyed too, “William is becoming more and more shameless. Does he even know that we’re here?”
“That’s right. If you want to flirt, you should go home to do it instead of doing it in public!” Michael added on to the conversation.
William smiled calmly, “Jealousy is a disease!”
“Don’t pay them any attention. Let them be jealous!” Valeria supported William.
Hayden touched his beard and laughed as he watched them tease each other, and Gavin laughed along as well, “Since everyone’s here, let’s serve the dishes!”
The waiters served the dishes one after another, and everyone ate as they chatted. No matter how busy he was, William did not forget to pick out the fish bones and peel the prawns for Valeria. Seeing how he took care of Valeria, Abbie and Braelynn’s hearts were filled with envy.
What a happy thing it was to have a man who would protect the woman he loved with all his heart! Abbie couldn’t help but look at Michael, who was also looking at her with an apologetic gaze.
Knowing what he was thinking, Abbie was relieved and lowered her head to eat her food. After Richard toasted to Gavin and Hayden, and accompanied Archer for a drink, he looked at Braelynn and solemnly raised his glass, “Miss Saunders, let me toast you!”
“Mr. Clark, you are too polite!” Braelynn raised her glass and clinked it with his. Richard finished his drink and said seriously, “I realized that Miss Saunders getting more beautiful by the day. Recently, several customers that I met with talked to me about her and some also asked if she had a boyfriend because they wanted to pursue her.”
“Really? Who are they?” Archer said, “Braelyn is a talented woman. If they are as excellent as her, then they can go ahead.”
“The people I know are all very excellent. Miss Saunders, I can be your matchmaker if you want.”
Braelynn took a sip of wine with an indifferent expression and said, “I already have a boyfriend, so there’s no need to trouble you, Mr. Clark.”
This surprised everyone, especially Valeria. “Braelynn, you have a boyfriend? Who is it?”
Abbie was also shocked, “Yes, who is it? Why did you keep it a secret from us?”
Braelynn looked a little shy, “We just started dating, and I was planning on telling you later.”
Richard’s eyes flashed when he heard Braelynn’s words, “It’s normal for Miss Saunders to have a boyfriend with her level of beauty. You should bring him out for dinner with us sometime!”
Braelynn looked at Richard with a normal gaze, “I’m sorry, Mr. Clark. He’s in the United States and can’t come back for the time being due to work reasons. When he comes back, I’ll invite him to dinner with you all.”