The CEO’s Lovely Wife - Chapter 272
“Good morning, Grandpa.” October greeted warmly to the old man sitting on the dining hall. Of course, Lexus was there beside her by the waist.
“Ah, Lan’er, how was your morning? Sit beside grandpa.” Grandpa He pulled a chair beside him, motioning for October.
“No, grandpa. She’s sitting beside me for me to help her eat.” Lexus swiftly and smoothly pulled a chair and gently pulled October to sit there before propping himself beside which was placed in between Grandpa He and October.
“You–!” Grandpa He pointed at Lexus in anger. He felt his blood pressure rising and nerves pumping and on the verge of popping. It was still early in the morning and yet he has to deal with the hateful Lexus. What’s more, he does not at all show any restraint and any ounce of respect to him who is the grandfather of October.
‘Stinky brat! Stinky! Grrrr!’
“Granddaughter, he is bullying your me. I’m already old, weak, and pitiful and yet he has the audacity to shout at me.” Grandpa He looked at October with pitiful eyes. He even wiped his tear from the corner of his eyes for added effects.
‘Hey old man, how can you lie without batting an eye? And when did I shout at you?’ Lexus hissed internally while glaring at the old man. But he was confident that October would not believe his poor acting.
Sparks fly between the dragon and tiger in the room but October was completely oblivious of this.
October looked at her grandpa who was looking at her aggrievedly and her heart softened. In the face of her grandpa who was the only person who had doted on her since the time she can remember, her heart softened. She turned to Lexus and squeezed his hand.
“Lex–”
“Hubby, call me hubby.” Lexus cut her off and demanded.
October felt her cheek getting hot while peeking shyly at her grandpa who was viciously glaring at Lexus’ shamelessness.
“Hu—hubby, can I sit next to grandpa?” October lowered her eyes to hide her embarrassment. She missed her grandpa and wanted to get close to her.
“!” Lexus’ heart thumped in his c.h.e.s.t as he felt like October looked very alluring right now. His eyes unconsciously trailed down to her lips that was pink like cherry blossoms and swallowed. He lowered his head to kiss her but…
“AHUM!” A loud cough was heard. It can be seen that a gigantic nerve was on Grandpa He’s head while giving a warning look at the sneeky brat before turning to October with a bright smile, “Come granddaughter, sit with grandpa.”
October stood up and sat next to Grandpa He leaving a stone statue called Lexus. Though she was not able to notice the internal battle between her grandfather and husband, it was undeniable that they were paying extra attention to her. The worry written on their faces was enough how panicked they were about what happened last night and she was moved. However, there was still coldness in her heart that was still lingering.
After much bickering and competition on who will serve October, the breakfast was still warm and lively. Soon, Grandpa He went to do some business while Lexus reluctantly let go of October and only left to work after kissing her deeply…in front of Grandpa He.
“I’ll finish my work early and come home. Wait for me.” Lexus said and left. As soon as he turned his back on October, his face immediately changed into a face full of killing intent.
After they left, October went back inside the mansion. Though she was at home, she still brought back some work for her to do in her office. Lexus was adamant on her not doing any work but if she doesn’t, she will definitely think about her mother and will plunge into darkness yet again.
While she was busying herself, her phone rang. She reached out her hand to her phone and answered it without looking at the caller ID.
“What is it?”
“…”
“Who is this? If you don’t have anything to say, then don’t disturb me.”
“Uh, wait.” A fl.u.s.tered voice came. As soon as October heard this voice, she stopped what she was reading and turned her focus on the caller.
“Xixi?”
“Ah…hehe, Di-director, g-good morning…?” Yun Xixi fidgeted nervously as her eyes flashed a guilty light and bit her lip.
*Sigh*
October was really worried about her little secretary who had suddenly vanished without a sound. She did not even get any call from her until now. And so she was really relieved to hear from her. One of the worried she had had finally been lifted off her c.h.e.s.t and suddenly, it was replaced with annoyance and anger.
“Xixi, why did you suddenly took a week-long leave? And without even telling me? Why? Do you still see me as your superior? Your friend? Do you know how worried I was? When I went to work, you were not there. It was until someone told me that you suddenly asked for an emergency leave. You little girl, how can you make people worry like this?” As soon as she finished, October was breathing heavily. Finally, her steam was released and her body felt lighter. She took a couple of deep breaths to calm herself.
Yun Xixi was dumbfounded. Her eyes were blank and jaw dropped on the floor. This was the first time she got scolded by October so much in a series of questions that seemed to never end. It was clear in her voice that she was fuming in anger but behind that was the worry she had for her. This really moved her to tears.
“Director~” Yun Xixi called with trembling voice and sniffed.
October had finally calmed down. She flipped her hair behind her. “What?”
“I’m so~wwyyy.”
“Now you know your fault?”
“Yesh.” She sniffed.
“So, what kind of excuse do you want to say. I’m all ears.” October sighed.
Yun Xixi was not sure if she should tell October about it but if she lied and her director will find out about it, she might her and worst end their still fresh friendship. No! She won’t let that happen.
She gritted her teeth and after of so much thinking, she opened her mouth, “I *sniff* can’t tell you ab- *sniff* about it yet but *sniff sniff* I was called back by my family to…”
“Stop, stop.” October sighed as she could hardly understand what Xixi was saying. “Blow your nose first, Xixi, and drink water before you continue what you were saying.”
“Ah! Okay.” Yun Xixi sniffed for the last time. Soon, shuffling in the background could be heard and she loudly and unelegantly blew her nose. She does not have bottled water in her room and she does not want to face her family right now so she can only clear her throat.
“And you were saying?”
“Uhm, Director, something urgent happened and I was called by my family. I was too preoccupied with it that I was not able to tell you. Just…a lot happened.”
“It’s seems like you don’t want to tell me more about it.”
“…I’m sorry.”
“Nevermind. I won’t pry more into it.” October guessed that something bad really happened. She believed that time will come where Xixi will voluntarily tell her about. She’s not in a hurry. “If you need help, just tell me and I’ll see what I can do.”
“Thank you, Director.”
“Just call me October. We’re friends, right?”
“Ah…okay, October.”
“Oh right. I haven’t told anybody else about this yet outside my family. Xixi, I’m pregnant.”
‘Hm? I already know that director is pregnant though. Why is she saying this to me again?’ Yun Xixi wondered to herself.
“With twins.” As soon as she said that, a warm and gentle smile that looked that of a mother’s was on October’s face while placing her hand on her small bump.
“What?! Twins? Is that true? Am I hearing it right? Hahahaha. Great!” Yun Xixi was so excited that she forgot to cry as she jumped around. “Congratulations, October. I’m so happy for you.”
“Thank you, Xixi.”
October and Yun Xixi continued their conversation in relish. They talked about almost everything that she momentarily forgot about what her grandpa told her last night. Also, having someone as jolly and bright like Yun Xixi makes October’s mood rise at the same time.
However, their happy conversation was cut short by the sudden visit of someone she did not expect.
After a knock, a maid respectfully said, “Young madam, Miss Feng came for a visit.”
October knitted her brows but nodded at the maid, “Okay, I’ll be down in a while. Take her to the parlor and serve her snacks and tea.”
“Yes, young madam.”
After the maid went out, October returned her attention to Yun Xixi, “Sorry Xixi, I have to go.”
October then ended the call and went to go to the parlor to meet this “Miss Feng” who had suddenly popped inside her residence without any prior notice. But she can already surmise why she was here.
As soon as she entered the parlor, the woman sitting uncomfortably on the chair sprang up with complicated eyes, “O-October.”
“…Elise.”
