NovelEnglishChapter 147
The door quickly closed again. Audrey quietly moved to the door and heard the sounds of Sunny eating the pasta
inside. She smiled slightly and whispered "He's eating"
Michael was momentarily stunned. In the past, when Sunny was unwell, he had always needed to be forced out
by a psychologist. This was the first tSumry had actively cout of his room.
Is Mrs. Hayes just lucky! Or is she truly better than a professional psychologist? Michae] wondered.
The three of them dit linger at the door for long and soon made their way to the living room.
Michel understood that Audrey and Alistair had things to discuss, so he didn't disturbi
b them and retreated to the kitchen to eat his pasta. The semi- open kitchen allowed him to hear their
conversation outside.
Through the recent one-sided interaction, Audrey had gained a rough understanding of Sunny's condition
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAfter taking a sip of water to clear her throat, Audrey softly spoke. "Sunny's situation is better than | expected.
He can understand commands, which means he's
's not inherently autistic"
Upon hearing this. Alistairs joy was evident. "Audrey, do you have a way to help him?"
Meeting his hopeful gaze, Audrey nodded slightly. "Most cases of developmental autism are caused by
environmental factors. It requires patient guidance, careful companionship, and nurturing. | can't guarantee | can
cure him, but I'm willing to try" "Thank you" Alistair looked at her with deep seriousness, his eyes reflecting
genuine warmth.
With his handsnoble face. Alistair seemed distant yet somehow affectionate, exuding both tenderness and
sweetness. If this were recorded and posted online, countless girls would surely be captivated
Audrey's heart raced slightly, and she lowered her guze, whispering, "We're family, so no need for thanks. I've
said I'll treat Sunny like my own child"
Previously, Michael had thought Audrey was too low in status to match Alistair. Now, however, Michael felt
himself to be too shallow.
Putting aside everything else, very few girls at her age could accept becoming a stepmother."
Though the intewas full of chatter about becoming a pain-free mom and getting a child for free, in reality, if
such a situation fell upon oneself, it wouldn't be easy to remain unaffected.
Audrey's willingness to overlook Sunny's condition and actively help him already set her apart from many women
No wonder Mr. Hayes treats her so differently. Michael thought..
Half an hour later, Sunny finished the pasta and quietly opened the door to place the plate outside.
Before Audrey could respond, Alistair instinctively stepped forward to take the plate and headed to the kitchen to
wash it
Michael, just finishing I his meal, stared wide-eyed and stepped forward. "Mr. Hayes, letdo it"
"No need" Alistair replied casually. "You should just stay within Riverdale for now, Go back and rest.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWith that, Alistair rolled up the sleeves of his expensive shirt and picked up a bear-patterned dishcloth, washing
the plate diligently.
"Don't forget to scrub the pots and mop the kitchen floor too. Audrey sat cross-legged on the sofa, peeling an
orange leisurely as she watched a
snap opera
"Cor it," Alistair responded quickly.
Michael was m
was momentarily taken aback, thinking. "Mr. Hayes' family status seems a bit low
As Audrey persed a segment of orange, she looked up and caught Michael staring intently at her. Her simile
faltered slightly as she offered him a pier "Want to share? Michael was at a loss for words as he thought to
himself, 'No, | don't deserve this. Mrs. Hayes, you really don't have to be so approachable
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