Next One Is a Babe

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At least judging from what Sean said last time, he wasn’t standing against Ian.

At the same time, a waiter came in and said everything was prepared, so they could have dinner anytime they wanted to.

Logan helped Lola up. “Let’s have dinner first. We can talk later.”

John got up and pulled Sophia up as well. At the same time, he said, “It’ll be a big reunion if your assistant is here as well.”

Ian paused. He hesitated for a while, but eventually, he explained, “She has to go home. Family matters. Maybe next time.”

John arched his eyebrow. Oh, is he saying what I think he’s saying? They’re dating? He finally let Sophia go, huh? That’s good. John heaved a sigh of relief. They went to their room and took their seats. It was a bit of a formal dinner, and they even uncorked two bottles of red wine for the occasion.

Logan was delighted. He didn’t have many friends, so every time Ian came back, he’d be over the moon, as if he was getting married again.

After Ian took his seat, he put his hand in his pocket, but he hesitated for a moment and didn’t call Cindy in the end.

Logan didn’t notice that, and he handed a glass of wine to Ian. “Come on, guys. I want to see your glasses full. You’ll be staying for a bit this time, right, Ian? Since you guys have a lot of time on your hands, come join me whenever you can. I have all the entertainment you want.”

John felt slightly annoyed, for he took Logan’s words personally. He coughed. “I don’t have any time at all. I have kids to take care of. It’s more tiring than any regular work.”

Sophia felt amused that John was trying to justify him not working. “If you think it’s tiring, then go to work. The servants can take care of the kids. It’s fine even if you aren’t around.”

“As if,” John retorted. “The boy won’t let anyone else hold him. He wouldn’t stop crying when the servant held him last night, but he stopped the moment I took over. I’m his father, and there’s nobody who can take my spot.” He gave her a smug look, though Sophia thought that was nothing to be proud about.

Aurora didn’t know about Ian and Sophia’s past, though she sighed. After all, John and Sophia already had a child, while Logan and Lola were expecting. But Cindy showed no signs of pregnancy at all. “You’re all about the same age, but you guys are already parents, while Ian is…” They’re sleeping in different rooms. Guess I won’t be a grandma anytime soon.

Logan glanced at Sophia. Worried that everyone might feel awkward, he changed the topic to Cindy. “Cindy’s a nice girl. Ian just has to work a bit harder, that’s all.”

Aurora shook her head. “You don’t know anything. They don’t really care, but I do.”