Chapter 337 Extra Story Late Fate (Part One)
Sh and Ray had been living in Barry''s vi for more than half a month.
Barry took them to various ces. The amusement park, zoo, aquarium, ski resorts, beaches, and
even shopping malls. They did almost everything they could as a family. The three of them co-
habited together in harmony, and eventually, Ray and Barry warmed up to each other.
Unfortunately, it seemed as though Barry and Sh hadn''t made any progress.
Meanwhile, Sh visited thepany every two or three days, and she became good friends with
Mary in the process.
"To be honest, I was a little upset when I became Alick and Elissa''s mother."
"Me too!"
"Like William, Alick is premature. You know what? There are even times that I feel like I''m the child.
He''s quite mature and wise beyond his years."
"Me too! I feel that too!" Sh agreed with both hands raised. "Ray is exactly the same. Sometimes
he''s quiet and doesn''t speak, but there are times that he acts like a knowledgeable academic, who
holds centuries of experience in his mind." "But back then, I had Lucas and Barry to apany
me." Mary sighed. She held Sh''s hands and continued, "You had it worse, Sh."
"It''s all in the past. Let bygones be bygones." Sh tried her best to smile. "Now that Ray''s eyes
have recovered, I feel happy and contented."
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"To be honest, I feel guilty after hearing about your experiences. I always felt that I stole Barry''s love
and attention from you and Ray. Sh, I hope you can forgive me." Mary pursed her lips and
promised, "In the future, I will treat Ray like my own son. I hope you won''t hate me so much for what
I''ve done to you in the past."
"No. I don''t hate you at all, Mary." Sh hurriedly waved her hand in disagreement.
"You''re always so kind and forgiving." Mary shed a smile at her and added, "Please, don''t hold a
grudge against me for what happened between Barry and I. We''ve known each other for so many
years, but we didn''t get married in the end. Although you and Barry met at a very confusing time,
you two were destined to be with each other. Even though it''s a littlete, it''s still fate."
"Late fate?"
"Exactly!" Mary smiled at her and exined, "It was your fate to meet him by ident seven years
ago. Now, your reunion seven yearster is yourte fate. Trust me, you''re going to be very happy
together."
”1 believe you, Mary. Thank you so much!" Sh nodded, grateful for her newfound friend.
Barry managed to admit Ray to one of the best primary schools in the city.
Sh was still worried that Ray, who was just six years old, might get bullied because he was too
young to enter primary school. However, she and Barry were asked to go to the teacher''s office on
the first day of school.
The teacher informed them that Ray was too smart and it would be a waste of talent for him to study
in the first grade. That was why the school decided to give Ray a test that would determine his
capabilities. To their surprise, the results showed that he could answer every single question from
grades one to four. It meant that he could enter fifth grade right away!
"Ray, can you really understand textbooks for fourth graders? Can you also solve all math
questions?" Barry asked in the car while driving.
"Yes, I can." Ray nodded and added, "I don''t know how, I just can."
"Then how about you study directly at fifth grade? What do you think?" Sh asked.
"Fifth grade? Why?"
"Because you can easily answer every fourth grade question. It''s not going to be interesting for you
to study them again," exined Sh while pouting.
"Will I go to another school after Grade 6?" Ray asked again.
"Yes. You''ll go to middle school after that."
"I don''t want to be in Grade 5 then." Ray turned his head and leaned against the window of the car
gloomily.
"Why not?" Sh asked in confusion.
"Because Elissa is not in Grade 1 yet." Ray drew on the car window with his fingers and exined
shyly, "I want to go to the same school as her."
Sh blinked nkly. It took a moment before she could process Ray''s response. When she came
to her senses, she covered her mouth and snickered.
This caused Ray''s face to turn red in an instant. Sh wanted to tease him again, but when she
raised her head, she saw Barry staring at her with a grin. Upon seeing him, she quickly closed her
mouth.
The grin on Barry''s face widened. "Are you still afraid of me, Sh? Am I really that bad?" "No, I''m
not..." Sh was about to protest, but her voice trailed off midsentence. She was not afraid. In all
honesty, she was just embarrassed because she did not know how to act around him.
Barry smiled and turned to Ray. "Then you''ll start at first grade as you wish. You''re still young, Ray.
Even if you''re a genius, your physical qualities are notparable to that of a child in the fifth
grade."
"Okay!" Ray eagerly nodded in agreement.
"Why don''t you invite Elissa and Alick for a sleepover tonight? I haven''t seen them for a long time,"
Barry suggested with a wide smile.
"Okay! That will be awesome!" Ray''s eyes lit up at Barry''s suggestion. "Dad is the best!"
That night, Alick and Elissa came to Barry''s vi under Ray''s invitation. To Barry''s surprise, Lucas
also came over with them.
"What are you doing here? You''re not invited." Barry stood in front of the door, preventing Lucas
from entering.
"Now that Mary is pregnant, and William is still in aa. You, as the godfather, are busy
maintaining a harmonious and beautiful family." Lucas sighed and shook his head in grievance.
"Only I, myself, as the dearest Daddy Lucas to those two kids, am free. So, I had to escort them
here."
"You..."
"Dad, why aren''t youing in? Come on now!" Ray had already led Alick and Elissa into the living
room. Seeing that Barry did note in, he shouted, "So slow!"
"Daddy Barry,e in with Daddy Lucas!" urged Alick as well.
''Til be right there!" Before Barry could respond, Lucas had already agreed in a hurry. He pushed
Barry aside and entered the house.
Meanwhile, Sh was cooking in the kitchen. When she saw Lucase in, she greeted him right
away. "Hello, Dr. Murong."
"Hi, Sh. Nice to see you." Lucas rubbed his hands together and went to the kitchen. A strong
aromatic smell of food hung in the air. He deliberately sniffed and remarked, "It smells so good! Are
you cooking by yourself, big star?"
"Yes, I am," answered Sh shyly. "Well, the dinner will be ready soon. Just wait a little longer."
"Sure! Please take your time." As soon as Lucas finished his words and turned his head, he saw a
smile on Barry''s face. With his right hand in his pocket, Barry was staring at Sh with adoration.
Lucas smiled knowingly and walked over. "Are you fascinated?"
Barry red at him. "Get out of my face. For a doctor, you talk a lot of nonsense!"
With her back to them, Sh pursed her lips, her face burning with embarrassment.
"Your face is turning red, Mr. Gu." Lucas continued to tease him. "Your child is already six years old.
Why are you both so shy? If you like each other, just be honest!"
"Get out of here!" Barry raised his foot and pretended to kick Lucas.
"Ha ha!" Lucasughed and ran to the three kids.
Sh really liked this warm feeling so much. She put the dishes on the tes merrily and turned
around.
"Ah!" Startled, she screamed all of a sudden. She did not expect that Barry was there behind her.
"Be careful!" Barry flinched and instinctively reached out to support her. However, seeing that she
kept her bnce, he withdrew his arms and stood still.
"Alright."
"I''ll go to the living room now to watch the kids. If you are already tired, ask Hester to help you out."
Barry touched his nose, turned around, and left the kitchen. He was afraid that Sh would be
startled because of him again.
At the dinner table, the atmosphere was livelier than usual because of the presence of the two kids
and Lucas.
For some reason, Barry felt that this scene was familiar.
Ah! He remembered why. Back in the days when Mary used to stay here, she used to cook for
everyone. In just a few months, their lives had drastically changed.
"Daddy Barry, can I stay here tonight?" Elissa asked as she crawled to Barry.
"Of course." Her voice made Barrye back to his senses. With a smile, he touched Elissa’s little
head.