Chapter 101: Albert offers to see the two children
“Thank you, you mean the two of them came to China from Italy on their own?” Albert took the water and said with some disbelief.
“They are very knowledgeable and independent. They originally wanted to surprise Fred at Christmas, but there was some accident.” Elena’s voice was a little hoarse.
“Is it because of what happened to Bess?” Albert some understand, no woman can accept that her husband has a woman outside, even if it is not true, this kind of ambiguity is also very hurtful.
Elena did not answer, the question, but instead requested Albert, “Albert, can you help me keep it a secret for now?”
“This …… Elena, don’t you think Fred should know?” Albert was a little hesitant, as a friend he should tell Fred, but ……
“Yes, but if he finds out and we get a divorce, Jeffery and Jack will have to be separated, and I can’t do that.” Elena nodded, somberly.
Albert stood up in shock, “You’re getting a divorce?”
“He’s getting married, if I don’t divorce, wouldn’t he be committing bigamy. Besides, that person is still my sister, and ……” Elena’s heart hurt when she said these words, as if someone was wringing it hard.
“Elena, Fred should have told you, he didn’t really like Bess, it was just ……”
“What’s the difference, a man that makes promises he can’t keep, a man that’s going to hurt an innocent girl in this way, he’s not the same Fred he knew. Two children can’t accept him either.” The word divorce really hurts to say, but having come this far, there is no going back, especially after seeing Fred’s capriciousness tonight, she has made up her mind.
“Actually Fred is not like this, Elena, I think you should let Fred know, maybe these two children can make him change his mind?” Albert tried to persuade Elena.
“They’re both getting married and the wedding is in a month, this is ……”
Before Elena could finish, Albert retorted, “That’s impossible, who is he marrying?”
“This is what I heard with my own ears, just today at noon, Bess called, he personally agreed, and also said that everything is left to Bess’s decision, the seat is fifty tables, Albert, how long have you known him? Do you know him?” Elena said excitedly.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
“We have known each other for a long time, and we are also men, Elena believe me, tell Fred, even if he said yes to Bess, it’s not too late, you can stop it.” Albert repeatedly persuaded Elena.
“Albert, it’s not just about me, it’s about the kids, they don’t really want a father.” Elena said somewhat selfishly.
“Elena, a complete family is important for the children.”
“I admit that, but a family needs to be more than just complete, it needs to be happy and joyful, do you think a family like ours will be happy together? Would be happy?” Elena shook her head, if Fred was the same as he was five years ago, then she would never have brought up those two words.
“Can I meet the two children?” Albert, seeing that he couldn’t convince Elena, thought of the two children.
Seeing that Albert was so concerned, Elena was suspicious and asked with a smile, “Albert? Why are you so concerned about Fred?”
“People get along is a kind of fate, this is also a kind of fate between me and Fred, I owe him a lot.” Albert explained to Elena.
As the two were talking, Fred called, Elena didn’t answer, but handed the phone to Albert.
“Fred, Elena and I are out for a late dinner, do you mind?” Albert wanted to see the two kids, so, he lied to Fred.
“Well, there are a lot of things that will turn her stomach, so you order something light and suitable for her appetite, preferably congee or snacks.” Fred said over the phone.
“Don’t worry, I remember your wife is pregnant, you go to bed early, I will ask since to send her back later.” Albert said and winked at Elena.
After hanging up the phone Albert looked at Elena who twisted her head and said, “You heard it, Fred actually cares about you, it’s just that everyone has different ways of expressing themselves, give him a chance.”
“Let’s go, I’ll show you the baby.” Albert didn’t answer, just got up and headed out.
Once out of Kevin’s room, Elena didn’t say another word, except that when she was almost to her room, she slowed down and made sure the door to Fred’s room was closed before she passed quickly.
Elena knocked on the door and it immediately opened.
“Mommy, you’re back.” As soon as the door opened, Jeffery jumped into Elena’s arms.
“Weird uncle-”
“Albert, what are you doing here?” Kevin, in turn, pulled Jack behind him, defensively.
“Jeffery, Jack, he is called Uncle Albert.” Elena said to the two children.
“I know him, Uncle Albert, Daddy’s best friend.” Jeffery said with a smile as he held out his little hand.
“They look just like Fred.” Albert was a little embarrassed because Jack kept looking at him with a defensive look, while Kevin stared at him with a warning look.
“Kevin, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean anything else, I just wanted to see these two kids.” Albert said awkwardly.
“I’m afraid you didn’t just look at them, right now Fred doesn’t know yet, are you going to tell him?” Kevin said nonchalantly.
Albert walked inside and sat down on the couch, otherwise it was weird with so many people standing, he looked at Jack and said, “The kids are still young and are in need of a father.”
“If he can’t be a good father, we’d rather not, and besides, not everyone needs a father, didn’t you have one when you were little.” Unexpectedly Jack suddenly said.
“You – how do you know?” Albert stunned, although this is not a secret, but it is a long time ago, even Fred did not know, this child how to know it?
“Don’t think that children can’t do anything, I want to protect mommy, I want to grow up fast.” Jack tilted his head, some pride, but also some smug, although he has always acted very mature, but still a child, and how to pretend to be mature, but still can not get rid of the childish.
“The responsibility of protecting your mommy, there is your father, you children’s task is to play well, healthy, happy growth.” Albert was amused by his own behavior, that he was talking to a small child.
“Then he must also be a competent father, Uncle Albert, let’s make a pact, okay?” Jack said, taking the initiative to walk towards Albert.
Albert was slightly stunned and said, “A deal? Me and you?”
He was surprised, yet cooperative, at least the boy didn’t act so repulsed by him, which was a good sign.
“Of course, you can’t tell Daddy that we exist, if he can pass the test Jeffery and I did, then we’ll tell him ourselves, if he can’t then we don’t want him to be our daddy.” Jack said with a posture of negotiation.
“A test? You guys are going to test him?” Albert was a little stunned and worried for Fred at the same time.
But it didn’t matter, he still had a chance when their family was reunited later.
“That’s for sure, we won’t make the same mistakes as mommy.” Jack’s look of righteousness froze the three adults.
“Jack, what mistakes did your mommy make? Elena was a little vain, but how could Jack know about the course of her marriage to Fred, when she never told anyone?”
“Mommy got married to a random guy, it’s the right ……”
Not waiting for Jack to finish, Kevin hurriedly apologized to Elena, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have told them.”
“Then can you tell Uncle how you are going to test Daddy?” Albert asked.
“I can’t, you’re Dad’s friend, you can’t be trusted.” Jack said, close to Albert, he said: “Uncle, you will not break your word and betray us, right?”
Albert was stunned, also followed by a heated smile, “Of course not, uncle is the most trustworthy, how about this, your uncle has also accompanied you for many days, next, how about uncle take you to play all over Shanghai?”
“We appreciate your kindness, Jeffery, Jack will be fine with me as his uncle.” Without waiting for the two children to answer, Kevin refused for them.
Elena looked at her brother and said, “Brother, let Albert stay with Jack and the others for a few days, you have to go back and take care of the company too.”
“Elena, can this guy be trusted? Won’t he snitch on Fred?” Kevin however questioned.
“Kevin, although Fred and I are friends, but this point of credibility still has, besides, I also think this time is Fred wrong, so, you do not have to worry, I will definitely stand on your side.” Albert assured.
Anyway, to say or not to say, it is impossible to change the facts. Besides, sooner or later, Fred will know. Besides, although he promised not to say anything, he could hint at Fred’s.
“Yes, brother, you don’t have to worry, you go back to the company first to take care of things, in the next two days, I will also take care of the matter at hand, in a couple of days, I want to take the two children home.” Elena said to Kevin.
“So, that’s good, do you need to call Mom first?” Once Kevin heard that Elena wanted to take the kids home, of course he agreed.
Elena looked at the two kids and smiled mischievously, “No, I want to surprise Mom and Dad.”
“Jeffery, Jack, then from now on, let uncle accompany you, okay?” Looking at the two children, Albert did not even think of going home, decided to know more about these two children, it seems, these two children, seems to be different from ordinary children, at least IQ is much higher, especially Jack, whether thinking or ability, definitely beyond the normal children.
“Yes, but uncle, you have to stay, you have to take information in exchange.” Jeffery and Jack both blinked at each other, seemingly exchanging opinions, and then by Linlin to Albert.
“No problem, as long as you guys want to know, as long as uncle knows, will be sure to know everything.” Getting the approval of the two children so quickly, Albert was a little smug, especially when he saw Kevin’s tasteless look.
“OK, pull the hook.” Jeffery said and held out his finger to Albert.