Chapter 219
Hawthorne cradled his cup of tea but didn’t drink it. “I know I’m not in the best shape, so I wanted to see Astrid.”
‘Oh, have you eaten? Want me to fix you something?” Although Elio had no love for his competitor, the guy was sick and had traveled a long way. He had to play the gracious host.
“No need; I just want to rest a bit. I’ll leave once Astrid gets back.” Hawthorne’s smile was gentle and gave off a refined air.
But Roman hadn’t forgotten that scary look Hawthorne shot him at the door.
Roman lingered in the living room for a while before heading to his room alone. He even dragged a small stool to barricade his door.
The silence in the living room between Elio and Hawthorne was deafening. Bored, Elio found some scissors and began trimming the flowers at home. Before he could finish, Astrid’s voice echoed from outside. “Elio, help me with the fish! It’s about to jump out!”
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Hearing her, Elio immediately dropped what he was doing and went to help Astrid.
Astrid handed all the groceries to Elio. She looked slightly disappointed when she didn’t see Roman. “Where’s my little one? Why didn’t he come to greet me?”
“He might be sleeping, Oh, and we have a guest.” Once Elio finished speaking, Astrid entered the house while pushing her luggage.
Her face changed when she saw Hawthorne. “Are you out of your mind? The high–altitude pressure could kill you, yet you dare to travel long distances?”
Hawthorne chuckled, “Astrid, don’t be mad. I didn’t fly. I took a cruise and then the high–speed train. I’m worn out from trying to see you. You need to make it up to me.”
Astrid frowned. Hawthorne always claimed that everything he did was for her sake.
“Hawthorne, we can never be together. I made it clear three years ago. Life is so precious; why are you wasting it?” Astrid was really tired. She couldn’t remember how many times she had rejected Hawthorne.
He was such a headache!
Hawthorne looked up at Astrid and said softly, “What’s the point of my life without you?”
For a moment, Astrid didn’t know what to say to Hawthorne.
Seeing her dilemma, Hawthorne said softly, “Astrid, don’t worry. I can sleep on the couch. I’ll only stay for two days.”
Elio was not pleased to hear this.
Didn’t this guy just say he would leave once he saw Astrid?
Now he wanted to crash on the couch?
After a few seconds of thought, Elio stepped forward, “Considering your health, the couch is not ideal, and the air quality in the city is not conducive to your recovery. I have a house in the suburbs. You can stay there temporarily.”
A secretive light flashed in Hawthorne’s eyes, but his face still held a smile, “The suburbs? Isn’t that too far? And we’re not exactly close; it would be a bother, wouldn’t it?”
“No need to be polite with him. He has plenty of houses. Stay as long as you like.” Astrid finished speaking and squatted down, ready to take Hawthorne’s pulse.
However, Hawthorne suddenly withdrew his hand, “Astrid, what are you doing?”
“I’m taking your pulse. Stop dawdling.” Astrid reached out again, but Hawthorne still refused.
Astrid frowned, “Hawthorne, your health is not good. I need to check your pulse so I can prescribe the right medication for you. Give me your
hand!”
“No need; I brought my own meds. I just want to stay here for a few days, just a few.” Hawthorne looked up at Astrid, his eyes pleading.
Elio was dumbfounded.
Two days turned into a few days?
He was really pushing his luck.
At this moment, Roman was peeping through the door crack.
He remembered Elio saying that some men always wanted to run off with Astrid, but they wouldn’t do it once they knew she had a child.
Thinking of this, a smile crept up on Roman’s face as he started his performance. Rubbing his eyes, he walked out, acting adorable, “Mom, is dinner ready? I’m hungry!”
Hawthorne stiffened when he heard Roman call Astrid “mom“.
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