Chapter 199 Geoffrey Wants to Be With Eula
Upon hearing these words, Eula's gaze fell upon her two sons, her smile gradually fading into the ether. She moved towards them, her arms enveloping them in a warm embrace. "Thank you," she whispered, her voice laced with gratitude, "You are the greatest gift I've ever received. I am blessed to have you." Her thoughts echoed her sentiment, 'I have no need for a husband. Men can all disappear!' All she yearned for was a tranquil life filled with joy, shared with her three children.Just then, Mary sauntered into the kitchen, her voice breaking the silence, "Eula, Mr. Hopkins has arrived. Go converse with him. I'll help Dewitt and the others here." Eula had always been indifferent towards culinary affairs. If not for Judson's insistence that she cook for him, she would never have set foot in the kitchen. Her family was well aware of this, hence they pampered her, seldom requiring her to cook.Her two sons knew that their Mommy didn't like cooking, so they learned to cook themselves. They were adamant about not letting Eula cook, even in Mary's absence.Eula gently rested her hand on Mary's shoulder, expressing her gratitude, "Thank you all for your hard work." She then left the kitchen, rinsed her hands at the sink, and made her way into the living room.There, Angie was twirling around with Geoffrey, her newly learned dance steps on display. "Geoffrey, do you think I dance well?" Angie had a penchant for addressing people by their first names. She and Geoffrey had grown quite familiar, making her comfortable using his first name.Eula's brows furrowed slightly at this. "Angie, from now on, you should address him as Mr. Hopkins. Do you understand?" Angie responded with a roll of her eyes, "No, I prefer calling him by his first name." She wrapped her arms around Geoffrey's neck, asking, "Geoffrey, may I call you that?"Eula could only shrug her shoulders in resignation. Geoffrey gently caressed Angie’s little face, assuring her, "As long as you're comfortable, you can address me however you wish."
Eula knew Geoffrey had a soft spot for her three children, especially Angie. She couldn't help but sigh.
"Geoffrey, you can't spoil her like this. Otherwise, she'll grow up lacking manners."Geoffrey handed Angie a box of Barbie dolls and said, "Angie, go play with your new doll. I need to talk to your Mommy."
Angie glanced at Eula, hesitant to leave her side, but the allure of the new Barbie doll was too strong to resist. Eventually, she left Geoffrey and Eula alone, confident in their friendship.While Angie was engrossed with her new Barbie dolls, Eula poured a cup of coffee for Geoffrey. "Enjoy your coffee," she said. It had been quite some time since Geoffrey's last visit. His busy schedule had kept him away, and Eula had rarely seen him.Geoffrey picked up the cup, savoring the first sip. This was his favorite coffee, a unique blend only found at Eula's house. It was a special brew from Mary's hometown, and Geoffrey had developed quite a fondness for it. The effort required to find it elsewhere only added to its appeal."Eula, I need your assistance with something," he finally broached the subject. Eula responded with a warm smile. "Of course, what do you need?" Geoffrey had been her savior, rescuing her and her three children. She was more than willing to lend him a hand.Geoffrey set his cup down, his hands clasping together. A glint of satisfaction twinkled in his eyes, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. He was elated at the news of Judson's impending engagement. He had initially thought Eula harbored feelings for Judson, but it seemed he was mistaken.He chided himself for doubting Eula. She wasn't the type to marry Judson for his wealth. Moreover, he and Eula had known each other for quite some time, their familiarity giving him an edge over Judson.Eula noticed Geoffrey's vacant stare and waved her hand to snap him out of his reverie. "Geoffrey, what's on your mind? How can I assist you? I'll do my best.""Eula, I need a date for this Saturday. Would you accompany me?" He wished to escort her to Judson's engagement party, hoping the media would capture them together.
