Chapter 313 The Baby Cried
Margaret's eyes lit up. "For real? That's awesome!"
Cheryl grinned. "Yeah. Ms. Stewart's a big shot in the design world, and this is her first lecture here. Spots are super limited. You have no idea the hoops I jumped through to snag this for you. You owe me big time."
Margaret chuckled. "Absolutely. You've done so much for me; I'll make sure to repay you generously."
Cheryl laughed. "Come on, we've been friends forever; I'm just messing with you. But seriously, why the sudden interest in jewelry design?"
Margaret looked a bit sheepish. "It's my daughter. She's really into this stuff and wants to start her own design company. I figured a class from an international pro could really help her out."
Cheryl nodded. "Got it. Your daughter’s been through a lot; she deserves all the support."
Margaret glanced out the window at Kelsey, Nina, and Isabella still hanging out inside, feeling a mix of comfort and sadness. "Yeah. I owe her so much."
Richard showed up just in time for dinner.
After dinner, everyone hung out for a bit before saying their goodbyes and heading out.
Naturally, Nina left with Richard; those two were clearly head over heels.
Margaret had her doubts about Richard at first, but seeing how well he treated Nina over time, she let go of her worries.
But when Margaret turned around, she noticed Kelsey still standing there, not making a move to get in the car.
"Kelsey?" Margaret called out, signaling her to hop in.
Kelsey said, "Mom, you go ahead. I'll catch a ride with Zaire later."
Margaret glanced at Miley and frowned. "Come back with me. Why take Zaire's car?"
She didn't want Kelsey to be the third wheel with Zaire and Miley.
Kelsey got the hint and was about to come up with another excuse when Jack stepped in. "Mrs. Jose, I'll take her home later."
Margaret's eyes shifted to Jack, then back to Kelsey, whose face was turning red. She got the picture instantly.
Even though Jack came from a regular background, he was the assistant to the CEO of the Landon Group, making a decent living. Plus, the Jose family never judged by background; Steven had built everything from scratch, and they valued character more.
Margaret trusted Isabella and Seb's judgment, so she had no issues with Jack. Her only worry was Kelsey's overly enthusiastic nature, fearing it might scare Jack off.
But in the end, it was the young folks' business, and as an elder, she shouldn't meddle too much.
With that in mind, Margaret felt relieved and didn't push Kelsey to come back with her, waving her off and leaving first.
Zaire pulled the car around, and Miley hopped in. They took off.
Kelsey's eyes sparkled as she looked at Jack, her hopes clear as day.
Jack, being a bit shy, wasn't as bold in front of others. He avoided her gaze and said, "I'll get the car."
With that, he headed to the garage.
Kelsey quickly followed. "I'll come with you."
Jack slowed his pace on purpose, and the two of them strolled side by side to the garage.
Nina watched them, feeling pretty pleased. "Looks like those two are gonna be a thing soon."
Isabella smiled and nodded. "Yeah, Jack's a good guy. Kelsey won't have any complaints with him."
Isabella and Nina stood on the steps, chatting for a bit. A cool breeze blew, and Isabella sneezed.
Next thing she knew, there was a coat on her shoulders. Seb had somehow appeared beside her, draping his coat over her.
Nina smiled at the scene, and suddenly felt a weight on her own shoulder. She turned her head and met Richard's deep gaze.
Richard's scarred hand rested on her shoulder. "It's getting late; we should head out."
"Okay." Nina nodded and said goodbye to Isabella.
With everyone leaving, Seb took Isabella's hand and led her back inside.
After a day like that, they were both pretty wiped out.
Isabella grabbed some clothes. "I'm gonna take a shower."
As soon as she stepped into the bathroom, Seb followed her in.
Isabella stood in front of the mirror, washing up, and Seb hugged her from behind. "Shall we shower together?"
Isabella blushed and elbowed him, her mouth full of foam, mumbling.
Seb grinned. "What did you say? I didn't catch that."
Isabella spat out the foam. "I said—"
Before she could finish, Seb tilted his head and kissed her neck, one of her most sensitive spots, known only to her and Seb.
Seb knew exactly what he was doing, teasing her on purpose.
His hand slipped under her shirt, feeling her shiver, his eyes darkening.
Isabella, teased by Seb, could barely stand. She turned around, her arms weakly draped over his shoulders, feeling a bit dazed.
Suddenly, Sweetie's cries came from outside.
Seb froze.
Isabella smiled helplessly, her hand still on his shoulder. "Our baby is crying."
Seb kissed her lips hard. "Looks like we need to hire a nanny."
Seb thought, 'How many times has this happened? Every time at a crucial moment, Sweetie cries. If this keeps up, my sex life is doomed.'
Seb had to suppress his frustration and went out to soothe Sweetie.
Isabella continued washing up.
When she finished her shower and came out, she found the bedroom quiet. Seb was lying on the bed with Sweetie in his arms, both of them asleep.
Isabella chuckled, walked over, and covered them with a blanket. She sat by the bed, gazing at the sleeping Seb and Sweetie, her heart filled with warmth.
The dark gray car sped down the asphalt road, the wind howling past the windows.
Zaire closed the window, shutting out the noise.
Seeing Miley staring at her phone, he glanced over. "You really like kids that much?"
"Yeah, they're so cute!" Miley was looking at the photos she had taken of Sweetie, each one capturing the most adorable moments.
Zaire felt a bit jealous. "Stop looking, no matter how much you look, she's not yours. Why not look at me more?"
"Look at you? You're not mine either." Miley raised an eyebrow at him.
Zaire pulled the car over, turned on the hazard lights, and leaned closer. "At least tonight, I'm yours."
Miley pushed his face away without mercy. "Tonight, I'm only interested in kids."
