Chapter 9


    Could she be the virgin who altered the color of Frederick''s eyes?


    Carson studied her picturesque face and a faint hint of familiarity sparked in him inexplicably.


    Immediately, a pang of realization hit him.


    Subsequently, he chuckled and took the initiative to greet her. "Hey! I''m Frederick''s friend, Carson


    Vives!"


    "Nice to meet you, I''m Alicia nchard!"


    The man was being polite, therefore Alicia returned the gesture by giving him a warm smile. It was


    her principle to be kind to those who are kind to her.


    "You guys are-" Following that, Carson''s gaze fell on the shopping bags that Alicia was holding and


    found it somewhat unbelievable. Frederick went shopping with a woman? Were there pigs flying?


    Alice noticed that they had their arms around each other and they seemed close. Thus, Alicia did


    not hesitate and replied frankly, "We''re going home for dinner!"


    Instantly, Carson widened his eyes with shock, so much so that his eyeballs almost fell out of his


    sockets. He asked quickly, "Which home?" They were even having dinner together?


    How far did their rtionship progress?


    In the meantime, Alicia seemed confused and she was taken aback by Carson''s question too.


    Frederick had many homes?


    "Mind your own business!"


    Immediately, Frederick pushed Carson away upon finishing his sentence and strode away. On the


    other hand, Alicia was unaware that Frederick''s remarks were meant for Carson. Following that, she


    pouted and made a face at Frederick''s back before following after him. At the same time, she


    waved to Carson, who was next to her, to bid farewell.


    "Well be leaving first. See you again!"


    Meanwhile, Carson was amused by her adorable behavior. He watched them leave and there was a


    yful smile in his eyes.


    On the other hand, Alicia no longer went home to get the gifts because Frederick intercepted their


    trip. After that, they got in the car and she called her mother on her cell phone to reassure her


    mother. She thought that it was just a casual dinner but she realized that it was crowded when she


    entered the house.


    She ignored Frederick throughout the journey, yet she tugged his finger out of reflex the moment


    she stepped into the house.


    Frederick felt Alicia''s concern and his fingers interlocked with hers firmly. He then led her to the


    couch at a corner of the room. The first one to get up was a beautiful middle- aged woman who


    preserved her youth.


    "Frederick''s back? The whole family is waiting for you!"


    Frederick ignored the middle- aged woman who spoke and he turned to the other end. He called,


    "Grandma—"


    "Hmph!"


    Meanwhile, it was clear that Mrs. Clements was dissatisfied and that made Alicia''s heart sank.N?velDrama.Org content.


    She was screaming internally when she noticed that Mrs. Clements turned her head and thetter''s


    expression softened immediately. Mrs. Clements asked, "Oh my! Did you finally bring her back?"


    Following that, Mrs. Clements got up excitedly as if she had found a treasure. She was overjoyed


    and eximed, "Well, you didn''t fool me this time! Come on,e and sit down!"


    On the other hand, Alicia was a little confused and she stole a nce around her. However, she


    noticed that the reaction of his family members was divided into two very different groups. A part of


    them was delighted but some seemed upset.


    Initially, Alicia thought that she was walking into a trap but surprisingly, Mrs. Clements did not pester


    her with questions after getting to know her name and upation.


    After getting to know members of the Clements family, Alicia had a hunch that Frederick was cold to


    everyone except for his grandmother. Rtively speaking, he was seemingly nicer to his uncle''s


    family than his own father.


    Additionally, she noticed an odd condition in his family. Currently, the elder men in the family and


    Frederick had unique-looking navy eyes. However, the others had jet ck eyes and that made


    Frederick stood out among the younger generation.


    That night, Frederick sat by his grandmother''s side but spoke very little. Immediately, Alicia felt a


    strong sense of loneliness from him! Indeed, small groups were formed among members of the


    family but he seemed to be the odd one out who kept to himself. For a moment, Alicia was pained


    by this sight.


    Soon, dinner was ready and everyone gathered around to eat. Alicia took some roasted vegetables


    but ced them on Frederick''s te first. She was returning the favor for the chicken nuggets that


    he had ced in her te earlier on.