CHAPTER 59: CHAPTER 59: AN UNUSUAL MORNING

"Are the kids asleep?" Justin Kingston asked, feeling deep guilt and self-blame.

"They’re already asleep."

"How were their moods this afternoon?" Justin walked into the living room.

"Not bad, Mrs. Zhou played some car racing games with them," Butler Shelby, following him, added, "But the Madam, she sat in the yard for half an hour after she came back, seemed to be preoccupied."

Justin was inevitably a bit puzzled, knowing that she had met with Hailey Hale, and the two had even gone for coffee together, as reported by his assistant today.

"Got it." He went upstairs to the children’s room, looked at the sleeping children, so quiet and cute.

In the master bedroom, the light was a warm yellow.

Mia Lane thought of the boy named Anton Ford, and a thought popped into her head—

Could this guy be Justin Kingston’s illegitimate son?

Their interaction mode was really strange.

The mistake made by a domineering CEO in his youth, that’s quite normal, and they do have a bit of resemblance.

The door was pushed open, and Justin came in, startling Mia back to reality.

Next morning.

Mia Lane, wearing a cute apron, was boiling noodles in the kitchen, casually tying her long hair up, looking gentle and quiet.

Because Gigi had entered his computer without permission yesterday, as a mother she felt apologetic.

So this bowl of noodles had a bit of an apologetic meaning.

A black Volvo drove into the yard in the morning glow, Butler Shelby went out to greet Ian Shelby who got off the car.

"Make another bowl."

In the open kitchen, Mia turned her gaze and saw Justin standing at the door, not knowing when he appeared.

They looked at each other, and he said, "My private doctor is here and wants to taste your cooking."

"I’m not your housekeeper," Mia couldn’t help but retort, "Not only do I have to serve you, but also your private doctor?"

Justin understood her grumbling and patiently said, "He’s here to help me study why this bowl of noodles can be so appealing to my stomach."

Mia snorted, "Seems like he doesn’t have much skill, can’t even cure your stomach issues, this private doctor can be replaced."

"This isn’t your concern, just cook," Justin turned and left, knowing she’d certainly cook.

Mia sliced one more tomato, adding more noodles to the boiling water.

Justin went to the living room, Auntie Zhou brought tea over, "Dr. Shelby, please have some tea."

"Thank you, Mrs. Zhou."

Justin and Ian settled into the sofa, Ian was dressed very casually today, looking gentle like jade, with skin fairer than a girl’s.

"Did you sign a long contract with the chef?" Ian pondered for him, "Keep him, and your stomach will surely heal gradually."

Justin turned his gaze, "Does a marriage certificate count as a long contract?"

"..." Ian processed for a few seconds, "Mother of the children?"

Justin lifted the teacup for a sip, tacitly acknowledging.

Ian froze for a few seconds, then suddenly understood a bit.

He wasn’t one for women; marrying anyone wasn’t a big deal.

At least marrying the children’s mother was good for the kids, giving them a complete family.

"Noodles are ready, Mr. Kingston, Dr. Shelby, please move to the dining room."

Justin stood and said to Ian, "Come, take you to taste her cooking, see what’s different."

"My pleasure."

Ian rose and walked with Justin to the dining room, Mia brought out two bowls of noodles from the kitchen and they stopped at the table, locking eyes with Ian, both slightly stunned.

Mia couldn’t help but pause, but soon got back on track and placed the noodles on the table.

Justin looked puzzled, glanced at her, then at Ian beside him, do they know each other?

At this moment, Gigi and Dolly also entered the dining room, and seeing Ian, they were surprised and then excitedly clapped and jumped—

"Uncle Shelby! What brings you here?"

"Wow! It’s really Uncle Shelby!"

"Uncle Shelby! I missed you so much!!"

Mia sat down as if nothing happened, picked up the chopsticks, lowered her head, and ate the noodles, without greeting any of them, but her mind was a bit dazed, what’s going on?