"Sorry, sir," squeaked Lily in her hoarse voice.
"This time I forgive." Keenan looked at her sharply. "Listen carefully, Lily. I don't like you calling me in such a high tone. Be obedient if you want me to treat you well."
The woman nodded silently. Then she walked side by side with Keenan back to the car. The place where his son was now.
"Dad, where are we going?" asked Farel when the two were on each side of his left and right.
"You just wait. We'll get there," Keenan replied with his cold and flat face. That made Farel look down and no longer said anything.
"Hey, what did daddy say earlier, hmm? He wants to give you a surprise. So don't disturb him yet," Lily whispered as she rubbed the top of her son's head. "Daddy's like that because he's afraid he'll say something, honey."
"Oh. Yes," Farel said quietly.
Keenan, who had been looking away, glanced at Farel who looked sad. In an instant, he had wrapped his arms around the four-year-old boy's shoulders. Then pulled both corners of his lips briefly.
"Daddy isn't angry. It's just that we were tired because we were busy preparing something." Lily was still trying to comfort her son.
"Yes, Mom. I'm just impatient," said Farel, who was finally able to smile sweetly.
The atmosphere returned to silence when the conversation between the two mothers and sons stopped there. About an hour later, the car driven by the driver stopped at a luxury house. The towering black gate opened automatically when the four-wheeled vehicle began to approach.
Farel suddenly opened his mouth. He was amazed when he saw the front yard full of ornamental plants with green color dominating. Meanwhile, Lily held her breath. Indeed, the magnificent house made her shudder even more.
"The house is nice, Mom. Why are you afraid?" asked Farel when he turned to him. Suddenly the remark made Keenan quickly glance at him too.
"Eh? Yes, dear. I'm just surprised," Lily replied casually.
"Take us straight to the back garden!" ordered Keenan who was immediately agreed by the driver.
Keenan got off first. Followed by Lily and Farel who then followed the swing of the cold man's body towards the garden.
"Happy Birthday, Farel!"
Farel froze when he saw a dozen of his playmates who had emerged from behind their hiding places. The boy blinked slowly as he looked at them all.
"Aren't they your friends?" asked Keenan, who finally raised his voice.
"Yes, Dad," said Farel who then smiled happily. He then chuckled and hugged Keenan awkwardly. "Thank you for the surprise. I like it."
Keenan muttered softly. One hand reached out to rub Farel's back briefly. "Enjoy the party." He was about to sprint away, but Lily quickly grabbed his hand.
"Keenan, aren't you his daddy now?" she murmured in a stifled voice. "So let's get on with the show."
"What do you mean?"
The cake-cutting ceremony was already underway. Lily and Keenan accompanied Farel to celebrate the birthday ceremonially. Then it was on to the meal together. Even the presence of clowns as entertainment added to the festive atmosphere.
Now Lily sat side by side with Keenan. Both of them were watching the dozens of children who were enjoying a small party. However, it was certainly very meaningful for the baby.
"Hmm, how did you bring Farel's friends here?" asked Lily after almost half an hour of no conversation between them. Unfortunately. Keenan didn't want to answer at all. So the mother of one again silenced her lips.
Five minutes later, he turned to Lily with his usual flat gaze. "It's too easy for me to do all that. I can do anything."
Of course. It was true what Keenan had just said. Although she did not know who her newly married husband was, she understood that Keenan was a powerful man. His face was too lustrous to be considered just an ordinary man.
"Excuse me, ma'am."
"Eh?" Lily smiled awkwardly after hearing the exclamation from the side. How could she not? After five minutes of silence, now someone suddenly came to talk to her.
"Explain the rules in this house. Don't let him make a mistake," said Keenan. Then he got up from his sitting position. Then glanced at Lily. "The party should be over by five in the afternoon."
Keenan walked away, leaving Lily still in place. Her attention was immediately diverted by the middle-aged waitress in front of her.
"Don't be afraid, ma'am. Mr. Keenan will not be angry if you obey."
"I-yeah," Lily replied half-stammering.
"I apologize if I'm being presumptuous. What are you here for, ma'am?" the woman asked with a dubious look. She also did not know why Lily and her son were present in the house.
Lily was confused about what to answer, until when she was about to open her mouth Keenan was suddenly present beside her.
"She's my wife."
"WIFE? WHEN...DID YOU GET MARRIED?"
The sound just now made Lily's jaw drop. In an instant, her presence had become the focus of everyone in the living room. Meanwhile, Keenan didn't care at all."Keenan, you're not bragging." The woman in the lackluster dress standing in front of him was inflamed. "She's just a new maid in this house, right? You guys... can't be married. You're just lying!"Keenan rolled his eyes back. He quickly grabbed Lily's body. "What's impossible? She is my wife. We just got married. Are you deaf, heh?""So what do you think I am?" the woman snarled. She smiled wryly as she glanced at Keenan's wife. "This is not funny. You know that we are a good match.""That's just what you think." After that, Keenan pulled his wife's arm and left the woman. The two walked to the main room and were followed by the butle
"Awwh!" The woman winced as her hand was grabbed firmly and jerked violently. She growled and then turned to the perpetrator. "Keenan??""This is my house!" Keenan gave the woman a sharp look and then pulled her quickly out of the room."Keenan, come on. What kind of charade are you doing, heh? I know that you're pressured to get married, but why does it have to be with a one-child widow anyway? Look at me!" The silver-haired woman confidently approached. "I can be your wife."Unfortunately, Keenan laughed discordantly. "Lisna, stop making things up. You'd better go home now.""I'm serious. What am I missing? Oh my. You're probably being patted down by that woman."Keenan snorted softly then said. "I'm not in the mood to argue with you. Go away." Meanwhile, inside his room, Farel was listening to Lily's explanation regarding the incident."It's okay, sweetheart. That a
Farel gasped and then froze in an instant. Meanwhile, Lily quickly restrained Keenan's hand which had been clenched tightly."What are you doing?" asked Keenan in a voice that held a hint of anger. He was about to return to the study. However, the noise from Farel's room ruined his plans.The four-year-old boy looked down as he wrung his fingers. "I-I was just playing with the playhouse.""He was just playing. Please don't scold him," Lily whispered. She shook her head softly with eyes that almost stopped blinking as Keenan began to pick up his pace. Just as he was about to approach Farel, her cold husband stopped and took a sidekick position."Is your bed uncomfortable?" he asked later. "You don't like the picture?" Farel shook his head. "Or the color?" Again the boy shook his head softly. Keenan frowned
"Jum?" Lily who had just come out of the room was startled by the presence of the butler who was already standing behind her. "Who are you looking for?""Uh, he." The middle-aged woman lightly rubbed the back of her neck with an exasperated smile. "Mr. Keenan. Are you awake yet?""Probably. The bed is so neat." Lily replied casually. What she had just said made Jum frown as she turned her mouth upside down. Had the newlyweds not spent the night together last night? That was what was on her mind. Just as she was about to ask further questions, the sound of clattering footsteps made them quickly turn their heads."Sir?""What time is it already, Jum? Why are you late bringing me tea?" Keenan's gaze was intimidating. It made Mbok Jum look down in guilt."I'm sorry, sir. I thought last night you and Ma'am Lily were""What?" cut off Keenan quickly. "Don't talk so much. Just do your job here properly." After that, Lily's new husband quickly turned around and walked away to the nort
Lily closed her eyes while squeezing the cloth in front of her. Not to mention that she was breathing heavily. The beautiful woman's fear seemed unwarranted. Especially since she was now fine. Even her waist was tightly embraced by a burly arm that was still attached to it. "Keenan??" she whimpered with reflexively widened eyes. "Don't be careless next time." Keenan hurriedly stood up straight and unhooked his hands from Lily's body. "Thank you." Her husband had no intention of replying even with a nod of his head. Lily hurriedly closed the door to her room. "Huffh!" Her breath hitched harshly as she recalled the incident just now. If Keenan hadn't quickly restrained her, now it would have been either her hands, feet, or butt that hurt from falling onto the marble floor earlier. Her son was currently getting ready in his room. Meanwhile, Lily was anxiously waiting for Keenan who had been bathing since five minutes ago. "You can use the facili
Lily hissed softly after straightening up. Her steps became shaky because of the fall just now. Unfortunately. The car was getting closer. It had even blocked her way."Why are you running?"The cold, flat voice made him look up quickly. "Keenan?""Why? Who do you think I am, huh? A kidnapper?" said Keenan, who was already holding his nose while looking at him sarcastically."Sorry, I thought it was-""Come in. Don't waste any more of my time," cut Keenan off quickly. The man then immediately stepped into the car. While the driver opened the other door for Lily. Huh. The woman cursed inwardly. She had forgotten that her husband had many luxury vehicles. That's why she didn't recognize the color and license plate of a car that she wasn't familiar with."Today I'm on the afternoon shift. I'll be home by midnight," squeaked Lily, explaining why she was on the streets
Lily's eyebrows knitted together after hearing Keenan's voice just now. Didn't her husband forbid it earlier? Why is it like this? Meanwhile, Farel looked at the couple in turn."You can go, but don't stay overnight," Keenan muttered after finishing his breakfast.Lily nodded faintly even though her heart felt resentful. "Alright. Then we'll leave in a bit. Okay?""Just now. I'll wait in the car." Farel cheered happily. However, Lily let out a long sigh because she couldn't protest anymore. As a result, she quickly returned to the room to get her bag."Daddy is so handsome. Isn't he, Mom?" murmured Farel who was now sitting in the middle of them. Lily and Keenan looked at each other then both quickly broke eye contact. "Mom?""I-yeah," Lily replied briefly."Oh yeah. You're handsome too, rig
It was not only Lily who was surprised by the arrival of the person just now. The neighbors who were judging her earlier were equally surprised. They whispered to each other while glancing at the man."What's going on?" Keenan asked as he put his arm around Lily's shoulders. Then he stared at each of them one by one."It's nothing. We were just asking Lily," one of them replied. "It's only natural that we're suspicious. Lily and her son suddenly left here. When we asked her aunt and uncle, they said she was married. We thought something was strange.""Yes. There should have been news like that long ago," added another. Lily looked down and squeezed the hem of her shirt. She was afraid that Keenan would speak out of emotion or that he would be demeaning her uncle's family. Until then, the cold man could be heard