Chapter 1012


    He didn’t know much about Xavier, only hearing bits and pieces from Estelle and Magdalen. Yet, he


    found Xavier’s story intriguing.


    “Hmm, Estelle nodded affirmatively


    “Why would the heir of the Hanson family open a restaurant in a ce like this?” Manley was utterly


    baffled.


    “That’s a long story!” Estelle said, while giving Kya some water.


    Two years ago, Xavier decided to reveal his true identity and return to the Hanson family in order to get


    back at Yvonne. About half a yearter, when Mr. Hanson’s health started picking up, Xavier went back


    to his restaurant.


    Mr. Hanson made multiple personal visits, hoping for him to take over thepany, but Xavier couldn’t


    bear to leave his friends behind. People like Zachary, who didn’t have educational backgrounds or


    cultural literacy, and even had criminal records, would only be able to do security jobs at the Hanson


    family’spany Xavier thought they would be better off working freely in the restaurant.


    Eventually, Xavier and his father came to an agreement. As long as his father could manage the


    he would go back and take over the family business.


    Knowing his son’s stubbornness and fearing he might leave again if pushed too hard, Mr. Hanson


    agreed to his proposal.


    With Xavier around, thepany’s shareholders felt a lot more secure, and the Francos started


    behaving themselves.


    Especially Yvonne and her mother, who used to wish for Mr. Hanson’s early death so Yvonne could


    inherit the family’spanies and properties. Now they were hoping for his longevity, frightened that


    Xavier would throw them out of the Hanson family after Mr. Hanson’s death. They were doing


    everything in their power to make Mr. Hanson live a few more years, taking care of him cautiously.


    Now, Xavier didn’t mingle with the Hansons. Just like before, he ran his restaurant, helped in the


    kitchen when it was busy, and rxed with Zachary and the others by ying cards and sunbathing.


    He was leading a carefree life.


    While Estelle and Manley were chatting, a crisp voice broke the silence


    “Estelle!”


    Estelle looked up and broke into a smile instantly, “Norah!”


    Norah ran towards them, with Xavier trailing behind. ncing at Manley and the baby in his arms, he


    said, “Manley!”


    Manley gave a slight smile.


    During the time Estelle was injured and staying at Manley’s, Xavier would often visit, praking them quite


    familiar with each other.


    Norah clung to Estelle’s arm, her face full of excitement, I heard you were back a while ago, finally got


    to see you today!” Estelle smiled warmly, “How have you been?”


    Tve been great!” Norah grinned, then turned her attention to Manley and the baby in his arms. She


    asked with surprise. “Who’s this?” Estelleughed, “Manley is a friend, and Kya is another friend’s


    child.”


    Manley, unaware of Norah being Jonathan’s niece, greeted her amiably.


    This baby is so adorable Norah leaned closer, her eyes lighting up, “Can I hold her?”


    Manley looked at Kya, “Would you like this prettydy to hold you for a bit?”


    Kya curiously looked at Norah, then reached out her arms towards her


    “She is so pretty, with long eyshes and cute chubby cheeks!” Norah was smitten with Kya.


    Xavier smiled, “Please have a seat. I’ll have Zachary prepare some kid-friendly food for Kya.”


    Estelle stood up, “Til go with you”


    Knowing Xavier and Estelle had a lot to discuss, Manley didn’t follow, staying with Norah to y with


    Kya


    As soon as Estelle entered the kitchen, Zachary and the others surrounded her greeting her


    enthusiastically and respectfully.


    “Ms. Macin!”


    “Ms. Macin, you’re back!”


    “We’ve been missing you, looking forward to your retum!”


    Estelle nodded with a smile, “Thanks, everyone!”Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.