Obsessed CEO Throws Himself at Me

Chapter 15

Chapter 15 Star Of The Award Ceremony

Neither Shandie nor Cindy did anything. Likewise, Cindy no longer begged Henrick to shorten Shandie’s punishment. Cindy even took increasingly good care of Arielle, which Henrick approved.

That incident with the venomous snake was explicitly banned. No one was allowed to utter a single word about it. Hence, the manor’s inhabitants resumed their following days as if nothing happened.

Likewise, Henrick returned to his and Cindy’s bedroom after five days of sleeping in the study.

By the sixth day, Henrick headed out with a bounce in his step; even Cindy had a glowing and cheery expression. It wasn’t hard to guess what happened the night before.

Things became so amiable that Cindy offered an entire drumstick to Arielle during dinnertime.

At this, a delighted smile crept onto Arielle’s face. She responded in a sweet tone, “Thank you, Aunt Cindy.”

“Call me Mom from now on.” Cindy beamed back as she continued, “I’ll look after you as my own child. Just like Shannie. She’s not my biological daughter, but I’ve always cared for her like she is. So, don’t hesitate to ask me if you ever need anything.”

Arielle scoffed inwardly. Not your biological daughter? I don’t believe it one bit.

Shandie is only a couple of months younger than me, which means that Henrick had an affair with Cindy during my mother’s pregnancy.

Henrick obviously won’t allow this scandal to leak.

Cindy must be up to something. Why else would she suddenly suggest that I call her “Mom”?

Still, she’s got some nerve asking me to call her that.

I only have two mothers: my biological mom and my adoptive mother. No one else is worthy of that title.

Skeptical, Arielle looked at Henrick for help. “Dad. I-it’s too soon. I’m not used to calling her that…”

puppy-dog eyes at him. Her eyes rounded and became slightly moist as she put on

an award show, Arielle believed that she would

enough, Henrick’s features softened after glancing over

dog eyes, not even her own

quite alright. Take it slow and go at your own pace. There’s no need

Arielle then cast an apologetic look whilst saying, “And I’m really sorry, Aunt Cindy. I’m sure I’ll eventually

chest. This wretched brat! How dare she refuse to call

better at tamping down her emotions compared to Shandie, so she feigned a kind smile. “I understand that this must be difficult for you. Please don’t apologize. I should be sorry for pressuring you. Don’t worry, dear, take all

“Thanks, Aunt Cindy.”

“It’s nothing, child.”

played out a harmonious pretense as if they were happily getting along

spirits instantly improved; the exhaustion he felt from work faded away at the sight

I’m content as long as they don’t

her lips to speak. “There’s something I have to tell you, dear. It’s about

mention of Shandie’s name ruined Henrick’s mood. He slammed his spoon onto the table and thundered, “Let me guess, you’re trying to put in a good word

threw a suspicious glance at the woman. How uncharacteristic of her to blurt out. She’s normally good at gauging situations before speaking. Surely she knows

 

is Cindy playing

up in distress. “I’m not pleading on behalf of her, dear.

still growled at a dangerously low pitch,

of paper from her pocket. She stated, “I just received a notice letter today. Remember the Crown Coffee Academy’s competition? Well, Shannie won it. She’s

“What!” Henrick exclaimed.

Its winner would obtain a

Cindy and went through its contents thoroughly. When he noticed that Vinson

great news. Well, why didn’t you tell

told her about the ceremony earlier today, she wasn’t keen on attending. She wanted to stay

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