The Reunion After Seven Years

"Haven't we reached an agreement, Jay? You need to sleep alone tonight,"

Nicole gently reminded Jay as her parenting style did not include compromise. Although she openly doted on him, she still refused to indulge him.

"This is the last night, I promise,"

Jay softly replied while cleverly putting on his innocent look. He played this trump card of his very well that no one had the heart to decline what he wanted.

Seeing the way how Jay looked, Nicole couldn't bear to reject him. So she finally gave in after pausing briefly. "You must keep your words!" Nicole could only agree and made room for him. She looked helpless.

Jay inwardly squealed in glee but nodded with a serious expression on his little face. And still, with a happy heart, he hurriedly walked towards the bed.

In the banquet hall,

Kerr instantly became the focus of the crowd the moment he showed up. Though he was only wearing a black suit, a dark purple shirt, and a tie of the same color, which Nicole picked for him, he looked quite striking.

He was used to keeping a low profile, but even then, his fame and status still attracted lots of people's attention as soon as he stepped into the room.

While his face remained impassive, Kerr went straight to the sofa and settled himself down. Crossing his legs, he seemed like he was waiting for someone.

Avery was stunned as she observed that Kerr was alone. She hastily made her way to where he was, but Jared quickly stopped her.

"Where is Nicole? Didn't Nicole come?" Avery asked anxiously. She was part of the Lin Group, the host of the party.

Hearing Avery‘s voice, Kerr undoubtedly recognized her. He swiftly glanced at Jared, hinting him that there was no need to stop her. He then shifted his gaze at Avery, acknowledging her, "Miss Lin, Nicole is pregnant. She stays at home to rest. If you are free, you can drop by to see her."

her more than happy. With this thought

and felt better. Then she countered with a smile, "Speaking of which, I

She was the one who had persuaded Nicole, giving her all the courage she needed to step

why Avery felt

amusement in his eyes, Kerr casually stood up as he reached out his hand and took a glass of wine. He then raised the glass in front of Avery before gulping it all in one go. "Of

my gratitude for you when

that when he had quarreled with Nicole, it was Avery who took care of her by her side. That was why he

marry him, Avery let out a warm smile at Kerr. She gladly picked up the glass of champagne in her hand and was about to drink it all in one gulp. However, before it could touch her

the champagne glass from Avery‘s hand and took a swig of it. Then he put his arm possessively around

at Avery and said calmly, "Who allows

that he would act so bossy at the moment. Unable to hide her shock, she glared at him as if Zachary was a total stranger to her. Sooner than expected, her astonishment

so uncomfortable to be

only observe the man who popped up in front of him rather discreetly. And he realized that Zachary was somewhat identical with him in

hissed angrily. She started getting rid of Zachary's arm, but no matter how hard she tried pulling herself out, she couldn't get

woman. And one could easily discern that his eyes softened and were full of love the moment his gaze landed at her, and there was even no sign of impatience or anger. But when

as if he had known

you recovered soon.

way Zachary addressed him, but he didn't show

deduced that Zachary was

business trip?" Avery asked in a curious tone. She felt

from Zachary. Avery could not understand the exchange between the two,

little woman who was innocent and unaware of the whole situation. He could only wish that he

Lin to take over Lin Group in such a short time. But it seems that it