novelxo Chapter 1616
"Young Master Brown, let me give you a word of advice. A man should always be honest about his feelings. Otherwise, you'll suffer in the future." Vanessa poured a glass of water for him and added, "In fact, I was eavesdropping outside just now."
This did not bother Levi. Julien did not mind either. After Vanessa handed the glass to Levi, Julien stretched out his hands and hugged her from behind. "Since when have you become an eavesdropper? It's no a good habit. You should get rid of it!"
Vanessa had a sudden thought. She said, "I didn't want to eavesdrop. Monique happened to be outside when I arrived. I joined her so that she wouldn't be embarrassed and accidentally overhear the conversation between you two."
Pffttt!
Upon hearing what she said, Levi choked and sprayed water all over the ground. "What? What did you just say? Monique was eavesdropping outside? She overheard what I said?"
Vanessa shrugged with an assumed air of indifference. "You don't like her anyway. It doesn't matter what she overheard."
"Who says I don't like... even if I don't like her, you can't just eavesdrop on other people's conversations. It's basic manners. Do you understand?" He almost spoke his mind but he managed to stop himself. However, he could no longer calm down.
He was flustered.
Once they came out of the hospital, Julien inquired, "Was Monique really outside just now?"
Vanessa burst out laughing. "No, not at all. I was just teasing him."
Julien poked her forehead. "Huh! You've become a liar!"
Vanessa pursed her lips. "What do you mean I'm a liar? It was a harmless white lie. I'm doing it for his sake," she retorted.
"It's obvious that you are enjoying yourself, yet, you still have the nerve to say that you are doing it for his sake. " Julien gazed affectionately at Vanessa and lowered his head to give him a peck on the cheek. "Little scoundrel, tell me, who did you learn this from?"
Vanessa giggled and teased, "Who else could it be? The person I spent most of my time with is you. President Kyle, you are so cunning. I must learn to protect myself. In fact, I should thank you for my cheekiness."
Julien chuckled and tousled her hair. "Little scoundrel!" he rebuked.
"I'm not the little scoundrel. The little scoundrel is at home," Vanessa retorted.
She was referring to Lawrie. After Lawrie returned to the Kyle family, everyone pampered and doted on him. The little one was no longer afraid of strangers, nor was he worried that his mother would leave him alone.
Lawrie had become a mischievous little kid. It was a wonder how he came up with those mischiefs.
Sometimes, Vanessa was worried that the matter would get out of hand and wanted to reprimand him. However, Lawrie would always look at her with piteous eyes that made her heart melt. As a result, she had followed through in chiding him.
However, Julien had a different view on this matter. He commented, "Lawrie is not a little scoundrel. He is just more intelligent compared to other children. After all, his parents are smart people. It's in his genes." Vanessa gave him a look of reproach and chided him. "He is your son, of course you will shower him with praises. I am afraid that you guys will spoil him. What would become of him in the future?" "Isn't he also your son?" Julien grinned. He hugged Vanessa and said, "Just take care of yourself. Lawrie will definitely accomplish great things in the future. Don't worry too much."
Vanessa shook her head and said exasperatingly, "Forget it. I won't think about it anymore. Let's not talk about that brat. When it comes to him, I'll have a headache."
Lawrie only had his mother in the past. Hence, he was more obedient and quiet compared to the other children. It was only natural for him to be cheeky as a child. However, Vanessa had never seen this side of him before. Therefore, it was hard for her to accept the change at once.
In the ward.
Not long after Julien and Vanessa left, Monique paid a visit to Levi.
It was the first time she visited him in the ward. Hence, she bought a bunch of flowers as someone once told her that placing flowers beside a patient's bed would brighten the patient's mood and aid recovery. When she arrived at his ward, she knocked on the door politely, but nobody responded. Monique's heart raced. She thought something happened to him and dashed inside only to find Levi staring at her in bewilderment.
Monique scratched her head and smiled sheepishly. "Levi, I knocked on the door, but you did not respond. I thought something happened to you, so I rushed inside. I'm just here to see if you're feeling better." Levi merely nodded.
He assumed an air of nonchalance but he was, in fact, flustered. Speak of the devil! She appeared just as he was thinking of her. To make matters worse, he actually thought that she looked kind of attractive. Levi wanted to slap himself. Monique was in no way beautiful. Was he blind? Why did he think that she looked a little attractive?
Levi remained silent as if he didn't welcome her presence. This made Monique even more embarrassed. She said hesitatingly, "I've heard that placing flowers in the ward will put the patient in a better mood, sc I bought you some."
"Okay," Levi responded casually.
He must be crazy. He suddenly felt that her voice was pleasing to the ears... And his heart started to beat rapidly.
Levi had a cold and detached demeanor making the atmosphere very awkward. Monique really wanted to turn around and leave but she felt that it would be impolite. Hence, she braced herself and asked tentatively, "Are you all right?"
He had suffered so many injuries. However, he still managed to hold on for so long until the enemies were defeated and the reinforcements arrived.
Her blood ran cold whenever she thought of that day.
"Uh-huh..."