Substitute Bride For Young Master
Chapter 67's
The faint sound of knocking made Lorie's eyelids move faintly. Between conscious and not, it's a matter of hearing someone calling his name. His head was like he was swinging forward and backward. A moment later, he felt as if he was about to plunge from a height.
Lorie jerked up in a single deep breath. His mind distorted for a moment and he was unable to recognize his surroundings. However, when the sound of knocking and calling came back from the door, he realized that he had fallen asleep on the chair after breakfast.
He glanced at the wall clock. Almost 12:00. Is that how long he slept? I just closed my eyes for a moment.
“Aunty Lorie, are you awake?”
A voice that resounded like the clink of a bell was heard again. This time the knock on the door sounded a little slower than before.
“Amber?”
Lorie got up and walked towards the door. As the doorknob was pulled, a tiny head poked out from there and immediately burst into Lorie's arms.
“Aunty .. I miss ...”
The surprised Lorie almost lost her balance because Amber's power was quite strong. It was fortunate that he could hold it in so that the two of them did not tumble backwards.
“Halo, Sweetie .. I miss you too,” whispered Lorie as she rubbed the girl's hair affectionately. “Are you not sick? Why come here? You can have someone call Aunty to your room.”
Lorie reached out to touch Amber's forehead. Still feels a little warm. She was about to crouch down to see Amber's face, but the little girl hugged her waist tightly and would not let go at all. From above, Lorie could see Amber's shoulders trembling slightly. Is she crying?
“Hey, don't be sad .. Now that Aunty is here, no one can bully you anymore,” Lorie said as she tightened her arms.
Amber remained silent. He further sucked his head in Lorie's stomach and did not want to look up even though Lorie had persuaded him, it was precisely the sound of her crying that was heard more and more clearly.
“Don't cry anymore, Aunty is home. Didn't he say you wanted to go to the playground? If you cry, it will be ugly ... Aunty doesn't want to go with an ugly girl.”
Lorie's words succeeded in making Amber react. He pulled the end of Lorie's shirt weakly, then slowly looked up. The two of them met in the air. Lorie's face was filled with affection and tenderness, while Amber's eyes were filled with sadness and little accusation.
“Aunty doesn't love me anymore, ‘kan?” muttered the little girl while sobbing softly. “Aunty didn't even reply to my message and didn't pick up my phone.”
Amber's voice was filled with grievances, making Lorie unable to bear it. He looked down to kiss the smooth face of the peach.
“Excuse Aunty,” said Lorie while smiling gently. “Aunty is really busy, instead of wanting to forget you, dear.
Hearing that, Amber's cries grew louder. Lorie was overwhelmed and forced to carry the boy to bed. Amber immediately curled up like a baby koala and nodded until her entire face was red.
Lorie felt a little strange because it was impossible for Amber to be that sad just because she missed her. Therefore, he lay down beside Amber and held her carefully. One hand rubbed Amber's back, letting the little girl spill all her emotions and weeping until she was satisfied.
“Did anyone bother you at school?” lorie asked after Amber's cry had turned into a small sobbing.
“Did Leon bother you again? Or Derby? Tell me who's picking you up. Aunty would teach them a lesson,” persuaded Lorie while kissing the top of Amber's head affectionately.
Amber shook her head slowly.
“I miss Mommy,” muttered with a nasal voice. “Usually there is Aunty who comforts me, but .. I miss you too.”
Amber bit her lips and nodded slowly.
“Tonight I want to sleep with Aunty,” whispered.
“Oke.”
“I want a roasted turkey made in Aunty.”
“Oke.”
“Also berry pudding.”
“Oke.”
“Fairytale randomness for me.”
“Oke.”
“I want to go to the playground.”
“OK. But you have to heal first.”
“Em ... hug me?”
“Oke.” Lorie smiled widely and tightened her embrace. “Begin?”
“Hm.”
“Less strong?” Lorie hooked her legs to Amber's waist and pretended to be pinning her down.
“No! It was too tight,” protests Amber while trying to escape.
Of course Lorie didn't let him go. He wrapped the little girl's body with both hands, then showered her face with a kiss. Amber giggled amusedly and tried to retaliate, but Lorie actually tickled her waist to make her widen. His laughter echoed along the corridor.
Alex who had been peeking out from behind the door that was still open finally commented on the thin smile. He breathed a sigh of relief and returned to his study.
She panicked when the waiter told her that Amber had disappeared from the room. Apparently the little girl really couldn't stand it and approached Lorie without telling her first. Maybe because he had banned his daughter to Lorie's room on the grounds that she was resting.
The man took a long breath. Thank goodness her little girl is back.
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