Chapter 52


    Chapter 52


    Julie actually adored kids and had daydreamed about what she and Kieran’s child would look like.


    Although she figured it would be better if their child Inherited more of Kieran’s traits, the thought still


    filled her with excitement.


    However, with the copse of her failed marriage, her once soft heart shattered into pieces. So when a


    cute little boy with a baseball cap popped up in front of her, her heart almost skipped a beat.


    The kid was wearing a baseball cap, and all she could see were his feet in ts.


    At that moment, Julie was standing at the entrance of the Noblewood Retreat vi, blocking the path of


    Ivan


    He looked up along Julie’s legs, and finally had to remove his cap to see who was standing in front of


    him. She was wearing an off–shoulder white dress withce embroidered on it. The dress was


    designed fabulously, and dazzling rhinestones were on her pure white ts.


    To Ivan, the makeup–free Julie looked stunningly beautiful.


    She look a second look at the little boy and was about to leave, when Ivan suddenly let go of his


    intention to find his dad and grabbed Julie’s dress.


    Julie stopped, looked down at the child, frowned, then squatted down and touched his head. “Do you


    want to get in this vi?”


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    Even though Ivan was young, he could tell that the beauty in front of him didn’t seem to like this ce


    much. So, he decisively shook his head, saying, “My home is next door.”


    “Ivan…” A nanny in her forties behind him tried to talk but was cut off by Ivan. “Shush or I’ll get your


    boss to fire you! Always nagging!”


    Julie didn’t know whether to continue talking or not. The kid sure had a temper.


    Ivan extended his little chubby hand, and touched Julie’s hand. A cute little smile emerged showing his


    tiny canine teeth. “Hey, beauty, I bet you don’t have a boyfriend. Wannae home with me and be


    my girl?”


    This was the first time Julie was hit on by a kid. Totally forgetting that she was at the entrance of


    Kieran’s vi, she smiled at the child and said, “You think we are a good match?”


    “Sure we are! I can do anything! If not, you can be with my dad, and I can be with you!” The child


    winked at Julie, so cute that she couldn’t help but want to pinch him.


    The nanny behind didn’t dare to step forward, not because she was scared by Ivan’s words, but


    because this was the first time the whimsical little master was being so friendly to a woman.


    All the previous nannies, regardless of their appearance or body shape, were all scared away by Ivan


    without exception.


    Julie couldn’t help but touch the little boy’s face and said, “If I was with your dad, your mom might not


    agree.


    “My dad’s not good–looking and not skilled. He couldn’t find me a mom.” Ivan liked the smell of Julie,


    light and faint. Although he was too young to describe it, in his heart, he had already decided that his


    encounter with Julie was love at first sight, just like on TV!


    He looked at Julie carefully and asked, “Are you married?”


    Julie met such a lively and cute child for the first time. She felt a bit sad, but managed to squeeze out a


    smile and said, “I am married.”


    “Did you marry the man who lives here?” Ivan pointed to the vi behind Julie, where Kieran was.


    Julie figured, since Ivan lives next door, it made sense that he knew Kieran. She shook her head, then


    looked at Ivan with meaning and said, “The man here doesn’t like children, you better note here


    too often.”


    In Julie’s memory, Kieran didn’t like children.


    Hearing this, Ivan felt a chill in his heart. He held Julie’s hand, acting mature. “Babe, let me tell you, I


    come here often. The guy here is great, handsome, rich, and super smart! He’s raising a kid, but that


    kid and I get along really well. He’s as tall as me, as handsome as me, and even more sensible than


    me! He won’t drag you down! If you get divorced, you should marry this guy!”


    Ivan praised Kieran and himself to the skies, fearing that he might’ve left a bad impression on Julie.


    Through Ivan’s description, Julie remembered that Kieran was still inside. She couldn’t imagine how


    awkward she would feel when she saw Kieranter. so it would be better to run away. Julie touched


    Ivan’s face and quickly stood up. “See you, kiddo!”


    She just left. Did he say something wrong? Ivan looked sad and ran after Julie, shouting as he ran.


    “Beautifuldy, you haven’t told me your name yet!”


    *Julie “Somehow, Julie stopped and told the little boy her name.


    Ivan was satisfied, held Julie’s hand, puckered his tender little mouth, and kissed the back of Julie’s


    hand, then said. “Then I’ll call you Mama Julie!”


    Julie smiled helplessly and denied, “No, it’s…”


    Ivan quickly took out a small business card from his pocket and handed it to Julie, his tender voice


    saying, “Mama Julie, you must call me, you must!” Julie looked down at the card. On it was written


    ‘Ivan in a mboyant font, along with a phone number. He was so bossy at such a young age, yet Julie


    couldn’t dislike him


    The little boy looked at her seriously and said, ‘Marna Julie, you’re the first person I’ve given my card


    to!”


    “Ivan, your father is looking for you!” The forty–something woman behind him, holding a phone in her


    hand, apparently had received instructions. Julie didn’t waste any more time, she nodded at Ivan and


    vanished at the entrance of Noblewood Retreat.


    Ivan was humming a tune, twirling his hat in his hand, and looking at the maid with excitement,


    “Where’s Kerry?”


    “Kerry… Mr. Hernandez is expecting you” The maid spoke too quickly and nearly called her boss by his


    name like Ivan did.


    Ivan jauntily walked into the mansion. Kieran was standing by the floor–to–ceiling windows, holding a


    cup of coffee, his gaze intense. If it wasn’t for this


    little guy showing up, Julie wouldn’t have left so easily.


    Excited, Ivan ran over and hugged Kieran’s leg so suddenly that Kieran almost spilled his coffee.


    “Kerry, can you gel me a nanny?” Ivan looked up at Kieran excitedly


    What the hell?


    “Who was it that said if I got you a nanny, I’d be out of line?” Kieran handed his coffee to the butler next


    to him, then bent down to pick up the little guy. He plopped him on the couch, looked down at him, and


    asked, “What’s your game now?”


    The little guy took out his phone like it was a treasure, showing off a picture he had just taken of Julie’s


    back. He handed the phone to Kieran and said. “Kerry, get her to be my nanny! I promise I won’t make


    trouble! I swear!”


    He understood that the previous nannies had been scared off by him. Ivan had earned his reputation.


    Kieran looked at the picture that Ivan treated like a treasure, and suddenly smiled, a dark smile.


    After leaving Noblewood Retreat, Julie dialed Daphne’s number on the side of the road. Luckily, she


    was smart and had taken a few tens of dors from Kieran’s wallet before leaving.


    Daphne picked up the phone quickly. “Hello?”


    “Daphne, where are you?”


    “Oh my god, you’re still alive?‘ Daphne’s surprised voice came from the other end of the phone.


    Julie frowned and then heard Daphne say, “Hurry up and rescue me, I’m at the restaurant we ate atst


    night, room 23 on the 23rd floor. Kieran’s people locked me up all night. You’re out there enjoying your


    freedom, but I almost died, you know?”


    Julie braced herself, took a taxi to the hotel and got Daphne out.


    Only then did she ask, “What happened after I got drunkst night…


    “Don’t ask me. You’ll cry if you knew the truth, really.” Daphne looked at Julie. “After Kieran took you


    awayst night, I went out to find you, but Kieran’s men took me straight to the hotel. They didn’t let me


    out all night. I called you but you didn’t pick up. Seeing how forward you were with himst night, I was


    really afraid Kieran would call me to identify your body today”


    She almost got it on with Kieranst night? Julie couldn’t remember anything. She rubbed her head,


    frustrated, and started banging her head against the


    wall


    To distract Julie, Daphne put her hand on Julie’s forehead and said, “Don’t worry, I have some good


    news for you. Porter has opened aw firm and is hiring. I’ve already inquired about their situation. You


    may not have much practical experience, but you’ve kept yourwyer’s license all these years. Porter


    said if you don’t mind, you can start as an intern. The sry is a bit low, but the benefits are great. Do


    you want to give it a shot…”


    “Daphne…” Julie looked at Daphne a little ufortably.


    Even if Julie didn’t say anything, Daphne could guess what she wanted to say. Daphne looked at her


    with some disappointment. “You can’t give up on your career inw because of Kieran, right? Some


    grudges, a few years is enough. Why make yourself miserable? Lawyers make good money, and you


    can help Sansa too, you…


    “Daphne, thank you. I just wanted to say thank you.” Julie suddenly interrupted Daphne.


    Daphne’s gaze froze, then after a few seconds, she finally smiled. “Then I’ll contact Porter now!”