CHAPTER 298
Author: LADY E
last update2024-06-15 23:41:09

Arthur was surprised to see his mother at the door.

"Surprise." Kira said with a bright smile.

"Mom?" Arthur called out speechless.

"Sorry I'm late, son." Kira said.

"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" Arthur asked.

"I wanted to surprise you." Kira smiled.

"You sure did mom, this is a wonderful surprise." Arthur uttered.

"Come here, don't you miss mama." Kira said, hugging him.

"Of course I miss you so much mom." He said.

"Arthur, who is that?" Charlotte asked since Arthur was taking so long.

Seeing Arthur hugging an older woman that had the same hair color as Arthur made Charlotte realize it was his mom.

"You must be Charlotte." Kira smiled.

"Hello Mrs Smith."

"Gosh, don't be so formal. We're about to be family soon." Kira smiled, hugging her.

She looked at the ring on Charlotte's finger.

"I didn't know my son had a taste for female jewelry?" Kira chuckled since the ring was beautiful.

"Come on mom, that's why designers exist." Arthur asked.

"Wel
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