Chapter 103


    “Look at you, acting all green.” Matthew shot Amanda an unsatisfied look before noticing Roman


    snickering with his mouth wide open.


    He sure looked adorable when heughed, finally not serious like his dad.


    “Ms. Irvine, I want a hug.” Roman reached out to Astrid, his face full of anticipation.


    Astrid walked over with a smile, sat beside him, and gently cradled him in her arms, patting his back,


    “Feeling better now, Roman?” Roman replied, “If Ms. Irvine hugs me, I’ll feel better.”


    “Is that so? You’re such a good boy, Roman.” Astrid gave Roman a light peck on his cheek.


    Roman immediately pushed her away, “No! I’m sick; you’ll catch it, Ms. Irvine!”


    Matthew and the older woman were dumbfounded seeing the adorable Roman.


    Is this kid really their grandson?


    How does he not look anything like them?


    And since when did he be so adorable?


    And since when did he start speaking so fluently?


    What had they missed these past few days?


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    Watching Roman and Astrid interact, they seemed to have a mother–son bond.


    They realized Roman’s transformation was all thanks to Astrid…


    She must be their daughter–inw!


    The two elders exchanged nces,ughed, and exited the hospital room.


    Astrid didn’t leave until Roman fell asleep.


    She had been busy all day, had skipped dinner, and now she was both hungry and tired.


    She asked Elio to take good care of Roman, then went to dinner with Gracie before heading home.


    Once home, she carefully opened the wine box to find the wine and a card.


    The card read, “Although this wine is delicious, drink in moderation. It has a special ingredient that


    doesn’t get you drunk immediately but hits hardter. Don’t go out into the wind after drinking, or you’ll


    pass out. Even if you can hold your liquor, limit yourself to three sses at a time. Remember!”


    “Three sses? That’s not nearly enough for me, at least a bottle!” Astrid carefully took out a bottle,


    uncorked it, and let it breathe.


    The wine tasted incredibly rich, and once Astrid started, she couldn’t stop. When she realized this, she


    had already downed two whole bottles!


    But she was still sober.


    She figured they must have warned her not to drink too much to prevent her from finishing the wine all


    at once.


    Her phone vibrated. It was a message from Robb: “Star, you might need to go home for a bit.”


    “I haven’t lost any bets; why should I go home?” Astrid didn’t want to go home at the thought of


    possibly bumping into someone.


    Robb: “No, Dad’s sick; you shoulde to see him.”


    “What? How is he? Is it serious?” Astrid immediately became anxious when she heard that one of her


    family members was ill.


    Robb: “Don’t worry, it’s nothing serious. But you know, only you can cure his illness.“.


    Robb asked, “You haven’t drunk too much, have you?”


    Astrid replied, “No, I’m in control; how could I drink too much?”


    Looking at the two empty wine bottles on the table, Astrid felt uneasy.


    Just as she was zoning out, Dale called. She hesitated for a moment, then picked up, “Could youe


    to CY International Hotel? I just secured a few projects for you. You should show up, or it will seem like


    we don’t respect them.”


    “Alright, I’ll be there soon. Send me the room number.” Hanging up, Astrid went to her bedroom to


    change.