Chapter 643


    “Here’s the thing, Manny… Ms. Poole wants to help Tommy film a video and


    hopes that a parent can join in as well. However, I’m too ugly to be on


    camera, so the teacher asked if you could help.”


    Ryder’s words stupefied Emmanuel. “What are you saying? You’re Tommy’s


    dad! Your son looks so handsome, and you, as a dad—”


    He paused instinctively.


    The issue never dawned on him until this day. Tommy looked crisp and


    handsome, while Ryder had much tanner skin, plus they didn’t resemble


    each other at all.


    People used to say Tommy looked like Abellyn, but even if he resembled his


    mother, he should at least share some resemnce to his father, right? That


    said, this wasn’t the time to think about that.


    Seeing that Emmanuel let his words trail, Ryderughed self–deprecatingly.


    “Well, it’s not Ms. Poole’s fault. After all, this video is meant for promotional


    purposes, and my unattractiveness will definitely affect its effectiveness. Can


    you help out? You can film the video with Ms. Poole today itself. Don’t keep


    her waiting.”


    “You seem to care a lot about Ms. Poole, Ryder,” Emmanuel said jokingly,


    sensing that something might be up.


    “…” Ryder blushed at once, stumping Emmanuel. Have I really hit the nail on


    the head?


    “Hehe, Uncle Manny, you can bet my daddy likes Ms. Poole!” Tommy chimed


    in.


    “Shoo, don’t spout nonsense, you rascal! Do you think your old man has the


    right to like her?!” Ryder’s cheeks turned red, spreading all the way to his ears.


    Alessandra and Roselynn were standing aside when they sensed that


    something was up, and Alessandra went up to them at once. “Do you have a


    crush, Ryder?” she asked with a smile. “That’s a good thing. You should pursue


    your love actively rather than have me arrange blind dates for you, no?”


    “Please don’t make fun of me, Auntie Alessandra. She’s a young, single


    woman while I’m old, divorced, and look like a mess. How could she possibly


    be interested in me?!” Ryder lowered his head and waved his hand


    dismissively, unable to gather his courage.


    Roselynn felt rather frustrated at her cousin and tried encouraging him. She


    said, “You know nothing about women, Ryder. What we want is someone who


    threats us sincerely, not someone who showers us with sweet nothings while


    being selfish in reality. Your chances wille if you can touch her heart.”


    However, no matter how much she and Alessandra tried to persuade him,


    Ryder remained unmoved, burdened by his deep–seated insecurity.


    Helpless, Alessandra took her son aside and whispered, “Manny, why don’t


    you go and meet Ms. Poole today? Find an opportunity to y matchmaker


    for your cousin. Their family can’t continue without a woman, and it’s not


    beneficial for Tommy’s growth!”


    Emmanuel agreed with his mother, but he wasn’t cut out for matchmaking.


    s, unable to resist his mother’s insistence, and with Ryder agreeing to stay


    at home to help greet the rtives, Emmanuel bit the bullet and braved the


    so–called mission.


    Upon hearing the doorbell, Tia went to answer the door as usual. “Coming!”


    She became excited as soon as she found Emmanuel and Tommy behind


    the door.


    Since Emmanuel was supposed to film a video, he had tidied up for it,


    -wearing a casual–style suit that exuded his masculinity with a touch of


    elegance. He effortlessly outshone most young male stars.


    Tommy, a child with great mischief, noticed his teacher’s eyes twinkling just


    like when his father was looking at her.


    “Oh, it’s… it’s you, Mr. Lowe! Why didn’t you let me know you wereing? I’m


    not prepared at all…” Tia wasn’t sure what to do with her hands.


    She had no idea Emmanuel woulde, or she would’ve dolled up.


    “Sorry for the intrusion, Ms. Poole. I’m here for the video shoot,” Emmanuel said


    with a smile.


    “Sure, pleasee in!” Tia was somewhat flustered, wanting to be


    weing but also reserved. She wanted to touch Emmanuel’s hand but


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    hesitated. It became quite awkward!


    “Please have a seat first, Mr. Lowe. I’ll be right back,” Tia said after weing


    Emmanuel and Tommy in.


    “Alright.” Emmanuel believed her, but he ended up waiting for over half an


    hour. Just as he was bing impatient, Tia finally came out of her room.


    Upon seeing her, Emmanuel was stunned.