One Night Surprise

Chapter 409 When Are You Leaving?

“When are you leaving?”

Alexander’s voice pulled Courtney back from her reverie. His words struck her. She initially hadn’t thought about that matter, but from the sound of Alexander’s tone, it seemed that he was already sure that she would leave Melrose City.

For some reason, she ended up saying, “I brought a girl back from the island. Once her adoption papers have been signed, I’ll leave.”

Alexander nodded contemplatively. A pause later, he said casually, “If you need any help, just look for Gale.” After all, Gale’s background would speed up the paperwork process.

He really wants me to leave that badly, huh? Courtney unconsciously dug her nails into her palms. She just felt her hands and feet go cold. All the words that she wanted to say had disappeared in an instant, having been forgotten. After remaining there for a while, she could no longer bear it and left the hospital.

It wasn’t until she reached the entrance of the hospital that Courtney remembered she had been wondering if she should tell Alexander about her pregnancy when she visited him. In the end, however, she had even forgotten to ask after him. And from how he behaved—how he seemed sure that she would leave—she couldn’t open her mouth and tell him. Courtney stroked her lower abdomen, her eyes filled with self-ridicule.

True to Alexander’s word, the Duncan Family’s butler, Harry, brought Jordan to Twin Peaks Manor later that night.

“Miss Hunter, the little master will be under your care in the future.”

Courtney suddenly felt a sense of guilt at the sight of the awkward look on Harry’s face. “Mr. Harry, what did Grandpa say? Is he actually willing to let Jordan stay with me?”

Scott only had a single great-grandson, and he had pinned all of his hopes for a future heir on Jordan. Logically speaking, he wouldn’t have agreed to let Courtney take Jordan with her.

got into a fight with Young Master Alex. Even now, he refuses to visit Young

Courtney just listened.

“He said that after he has handed custody of Jordan over to you, he will agree to marry whoever Mr. Duncan arranges for him, and have children with

had been struck by a screeching-hot bar of iron upon hearing that. She couldn’t catch her breath for quite

you have a heart, please bring the little master back often to visit Mr. Duncan.” With that, Harry left

floor. He didn’t seem to understand what the two adults had been talking about. All he did was look at Courtney anxiously. “Mommy, Great-Grandpa said that I can see you every day now. Is that true?” His speech was far more fluent than it used to be, but there were still occasional pauses, making his speech sound a little

out a smile. “You can stay with Mommy for as

“And Tina too?”

“Yep, and Tina too.”

“What about Daddy?”

you back

not coming

own things

left her mouth when Jordan’s gaze instantly dulled.

children, after all, and the world that children lived in was different from adults. Perhaps they would get over things in the future once more

home, both children had

over. I’m worried that you won’t be able to instantly get used to living in the States if you give up everything and come with me. So, why don’t you do something that you’re

the moodiness and frustration nestled between her brows eased up

attached the thesis that you wrote while you were still in the US with the application. The dean thought that you have a solid base in this area after he read it, so he was willing to break the rules and admit you. You can attend as an auditing student for half a year. After those six months, if you pass their exams, you can be promoted to a regular student. There won’t