Chapter 23
Today is the day of contract signing.
As a representative of the cooperating company, Jerry arrived late and only made his appearance at ten o’clock.
Not only was he late, but he was also dressed in a trendy style.
In his arms, he held a newborn baby girl.
“Apologies for being a few minutes late, my daughter needed to breastfeed,” Jerry greeted the people in the room with a bow.
His face not only carried a polite demeanor but also showed a sense of pride.
After speaking, he cradled the baby in his arms and, with one hand, took out the contract
It seemed that the baby might be feeling uncomfortable as she squirmed and cried.
Immediately, Jerry put the contract aside and gently comforted his daughter.
Morgan, sitting across from him, observed his attitude and expression, clearly showing impatience. “With a big family li
yours,
can’t you
afford to
hire someone to take care of the child?” he questioned.
Upon hearing this remark, Jerry didn’t feel embarrassed, but rather reproached, “You are also a father, can you not allow me to fully experience the joy of being a father?”
The word “father” surprised Morgan, who took a while to respond.
Even though he was a father himself.
He had never really cared much about Lily.
At first, it was because of his busy work schedule that he didn’t have time. Later, as the child grew up, every time she saw her, she would avoid him.
In this life, Morgan owed no one, except for the neglect towards that child.
“To be honest, even if it’s just for the sake of the child, you and Erica shouldn’t separate,” Jerry continued advising after signing the contract.
“She’s your own child. After leaving the family, who else will treat her sincerely? Aren’t you afraid she will end up in a pitiable situation?”
“What’s the point of saying all this after the divorce?” He replied in frustration.
“Even after a divorce, you can remarry.”
“It’s because she knew she could remarry that Erica dared to divorce so openly.”
As Jerry finished his words, Robert, standing beside them, chimed in.
He clenched his phone tightly and then threw it onto the chair next to him.
“Take a look, right now, Erica has posted an explanation about her relationship with Thomas on her social media page, stating that they are just friends and she has always considered Thomas as her younger brother!”
Hearing him say that, Jerry quickly opened his phone.
Indeed, Erica had posted an explanation with Thomas‘ name attached to it.
“I’m sure tonight at the corporate party, Erica will definitely try to participate and find a way to reconcile with Morgan, then propose remarriage,” Robert said.
In Robert’s eyes, despite the rumors surrounding Erica and Thomas, her ultimate goal was to provoke Morgan and then remarry.
“If she can do that, she won’t miss any chance,” Jerry looked intently towards Morgan and then firmly grasped his shoulder, “No matter how clever she is, in marriage, she’s the one who always fulfills her duty.”
Perhaps influenced by Robert’s words, the next day at the business party, all of Morgan’s close friends were present.
In addition to Williams, Jerry, and Robert, there were two people from abroad who hurried back.
As predicted, Erica showed up at the party!
Today, she was lightly and elegantly made up, looking charming and adorable.
Her knee–length white dress covered her slender, fair legs, and the high–heeled shoes of the same color accentuated her delicate and graceful feet.
Being too thin, she looked fragile like a gentle willow, evoking the desire to protect her.
On her beautiful face, she had light makeup, making her look cute and in need of care.
Robert shook his head contemptuously, “What did I said? In thirty seconds, she’ll definitely come to find Morgan.”
He spoke with a sneering laugh.
Morgan kept his head down, drinking his alcohol.
Though he didn’t say anything, when he saw Erica approaching him, he put down his glass.
Keen observers could notice that this time he didn’t come with Nancy, as he usually did.
Everyone at the party saw Erica walking up to Morgan, and they all acted as if they understood, waiting to see what would happen.
Naturally, Morgan raised his chin a bit.
He wanted to see how Erica would apologize for the mistakes of the past!
“I’ve been waiting for you for a long time,” perhaps due to the outfit Erica wore today, she seemed so gentle and pitiable.
Morgan coldly snorted, “If you’re not sincerely apologizing, then…!”
He didn’t finish speaking before he saw Erica going straight to another man!
Was she not coming to see him?
“I’m sorry, there was a little traffic,” Erica stood opposite the man, mature and composed, displaying a friendly smile.
Everyone: “…
The man Erica met was named Lucas.
He was none other than Fredrick’s fiancé.
Of course, he was also a close friend of Erica’s.
Friendship among the three had long surpassed the level of mere friends; it was stronger than family ties.
So, when they talked, there was a certain intimacy in their eyes.
Erica was eagerly waiting to meet Lucas and didn’t even notice Morgan’s presence.
Morgan felt abandoned.
“It’s a bit noisy here, let’s find somewhere else to talk,” Lucas suggested, and they both walked away side by side.
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Even though they didn’t hold hands, the distance between them and their intimacy was enough to create an illusion.
Morgan didn’t know what happened to him, he held his hand so tightly that he didn’t realize he had shattered the glass.
He didn’t lower his head until the broken glass cut into his skin and he felt the pain.
“Ah, you’re hurt!” A pair of hands reached out and grabbed Morgan’s hand. “How could you be so careless?”
