Chapter 1223: 639: Side Story: The Big Bad Wolf’s Plan Succeeds, Time to Close the Net 2_2

Claud Laurence slightly furrowed his brow, looking at her pale face, and asked gently, "What’s wrong?""I’m sorry, I..." Alice Robinson lowered her head, unsure of how to explain to him.

A doubt arose in Claud Laurence’s heart. After all, they had kissed before, but she had never reacted so strongly.

Unwilling to give in to suspicion, Claud Laurence assumed Alice’s shyness stemmed from the driver being present in the car, so he smiled without saying much.

Alice’s body was stiff, not knowing how to face him, she finally turned to look out the window.

As Alice stepped into the villa, a cute and innocent little figure dashed towards her.

"Mommy!"

Alice crouched down, unable to suppress her longing as she embraced her daughter who rushed into her arms, "Rachel."

Rachel wore a pink floral dress and had her hair styled like a princess, looking very sweet and adorable.

Alice couldn’t help but plant several kisses on her daughter’s youthful cheeks, "Sweetheart, Mommy missed you..."

Rachel happily leaned on Alice’s shoulder, "Mommy, you finally came back..."

Alice picked her daughter up, her face full of joy and didn’t forget to scold, "You little rascal, next time if you don’t listen to Mommy and go off with someone at random, Mommy will spank your little bottom..."

Rachel lowered her head in grievance and mumbled, "Mommy, I didn’t go off with someone randomly, that person was Mr. Dalton; Uncle said I could find Mr. Dalton if I needed something..."

"Still arguing." Alice’s face turned serious.

Rachel pouted her lips, feeling very wronged.

At this time, Aunt PA hurried out of the villa, seeing Alice, she couldn’t help but plead for Rachel, "Miss, it’s not Rachel’s fault. I’m to blame for my carelessness. Rachel had told me earlier she didn’t want to go to the arithmetic class, but I didn’t put it to heart..."

Rachel nodded vigorously.

Alice remained stern-faced, "From now on, you are not allowed to run around privately. No matter where you go, you have to inform Aunt PA."

"I understand, Mommy."

"Look, you’ve scared the child..." Claud Laurence took Rachel in his arms, soothing, "Rachel has already listened to what your mommy said, right?"

Rachel wrapped her arms around Claud Laurence’s neck and sweetly called, "Uncle Laurence."

Claud Laurence planted a kiss on Rachel’s cheek, "Good girl, with Uncle Laurence here, your mommy won’t scold you anymore."

Rachel turned to look at Alice, yet was acting spoiled in Claud Laurence’s arms.

Alice shook her head, unable to resist laughing, looking like she had no way of dealing with this mischievous child.

Aunt PA hurriedly said, "Miss, you must be hungry, having just gotten off the plane? Come in to eat..."

"Okay." Alice linked arms with Aunt PA, saying, "Thank you for your hard work during the days I wasn’t here..."

The lunch atmosphere turned light and cheerful due to Rachel, the mischievous child.

Aunt PA prepared Chinese food for lunch, while Rachel was still not adept with chopsticks, ending up with rice all over her face, making Alice and Claud Laurence burst into laughter.

Near the end of lunch, Claud Laurence received a phone call.

After saying a word to Alice, Claud Laurence stepped aside to take the call.

After a while, Claud Laurence returned to his seat, and Aunt PA asked, "General Laurence, do you have business this afternoon?"

"Nothing."

"Oh, I thought you had something to attend to..." Aunt PA breathed a sigh of relief, "Since you have no business this afternoon, why not stay and keep Miss company? I think you and Miss have a lot to talk about..."

Claud Laurence turned to glance at Alice, smiling, seemingly seeking her consent.

Aunt PA immediately winked at Alice, "Miss, ’Yorna’ headquarters is in New York, General Laurence doesn’t have a residence in Paris, he’s always staying at his own hotel when he’s here, but even the best hotel can’t compare to having a home, I think General Laurence should stay with us from now on, anyhow, after you and General Laurence get married, you will eventually live together..."

"Yay, Mommy, I also hope Uncle Laurence can move in to live with us, I love playing with Uncle Laurence the most..." Rachel exclaimed excitedly.

Claud Laurence was still smiling at Alice, his eyes full of radiant light.

None noticed Alice shudder slightly, accidentally biting into the chopsticks in her mouth.

Aunt PA chuckled, "Miss, I’ve already prepared your room for General Laurence..."

Alice put down the chopsticks, uttering an "Oh."

Claud Laurence noticed Alice’s distraction, he grasped her hand under the table and asked, "What’s wrong?"

Alice shook her head, "Nothing..."

Aunt PA chuckled, "General Laurence, Miss is feeling shy..."

Claud Laurence laughed, giving Alice a kiss on the cheek in front of everyone.

Alice’s face immediately turned red.

Everyone thought Alice was truly shy, but only Alice knew that her blush was from anxiety and helplessness at that moment.

Alice, unsure if due to a guilty conscience, pulled away from Claud Laurence’s hand, stood up, and forced a smile, saying, "You all enjoy slowly, I’m a bit tired, going back to my room to rest."

Alice’s hurried departure caused a sudden awkward atmosphere in the dining room.

Aunt PA was puzzled, not understanding why Alice suddenly went back to her room.

Rachel asked naively, "Aunt PA, why isn’t Mommy eating anymore?"

Aunt PA was quite embarrassed, and not wanting to neglect Claud Laurence, quickly said, "General Laurence, I think Miss is a bit tired from just getting off the plane... Why don’t you go up and check on her!"

The kiss in the car had already made Claud Laurence feel Alice’s anomaly, and Alice’s reaction at this moment further confirmed his suspicions.

Alice seemed to be distancing herself from him.

"No, Aunt PA, I suddenly remembered, I have things to do this afternoon... I won’t stay at home to accompany Alice, I’ll come back to see her in the evening."

"Oh..."

Claud Laurence got up and walked out of the dining room alone.

Aunt PA was left bewildered by the sudden development.

In the car, the atmosphere was heavy.

Claud Laurence’s face was cold as he spoke, "Robin, did anything happen that I’m unaware of in Florida?"

Robin at the driver’s seat seemed a bit flustered, "Um, um..."