One Night Surprise

Chapter 42 She Is Not an Outsider

Early Saturday morning, Courtney was still sleeping when she was dragged out of bed by Tina.

“Mommy, it’s time to wake up.”

Courtney looked at the bedside clock in a daze and said desperately, “Tina, it’s only 7.00AM! What are you doing?”

Tina tugged on one of Courtney’s arms and puffed her cheeks. “Mommy, this is your first time going to Mr. Alexander’s house; don’t you want to dress up properly? Come on—get up, take a shower and change your clothes.”

Courtney hugged the pillow in exasperation.

Why did I give birth to such a shameless daughter who pushes me to any man she sees?

Under Tina’s continuous urges, Courtney put on some simple makeup and took out her usual T-shirt and jeans from the closet. Before she could even put them on, it was dragged away by Tina.

“Why are you wearing this, Mommy?”

“What else would I be wearing?”

“This one.” Tina pulled out a burgundy open-back dress from the closet. “This one is pretty.”

“Are you crazy?” Courtney smacked Tina’s head lightly. “It’s not like we are going to a nightclub—this is a formal dress. We’re just going to play at your classmate’s house; do I really need to put on a formal dress?”

“This one!” Tina suggested again as she tugged on a grey-blue dress. “This one should be fine.”

Courtney took the dress out and examined it for a while—it did look good, but she hesitated for a bit. “Wouldn’t it be inconvenient to wear a dress? Both of you will be jumping up and down.”

“No,” Tina raised her hand and swore. “I promise that I’ll behave today.”

damned if I believe

to let her wear a T-shirt and a pair of jeans. In the end, she had no choice

breakfast at 9.00AM, Alexander’s butler arrived downstairs to take

important meeting in the morning, so he is not at home

okay,” Courtney

his early forties, and he drove

lately, so he must be feeling quite miserable. He is still wary of everyone even when all the maids in the manor have been completely changed, so

me because

isn’t surprised?

sighed heavily. It

sighing because

can’t talk and he’s so unlucky. I’ve never seen a kid more unfortunate than him! Mommy, our school teacher said that people tend to be unluckier during the year of their

about? You’re only five years old, and this is just a form of superstition. Which teacher taught you all of this nonsense? You even took it

helpless, but she also felt sorry for

Jordan had already been in two life-threatening accidents. If she hadn’t blocked the chandelier back

just accidents?

car, a small figure ran over from the doorway and hugged Courtney’s

dear… He hasn’t even finished washing his

from the floor. “You haven’t washed your face yet? No

behind. Then, the maid looked at the little girl behind them and sighed. “You

in the house, Tina looked

center—there’s even an elevator! Whoa! Tina immediately

the bathroom to wash his face and brush his teeth. “I brought over some snacks that I made

Jordan nodded happily.

the lunch box brought by Courtney. When Courtney was about to feed Jordan, the maid who was taking care of him cried out in panic, “Wait a minute, Miss Hunter! Little Master