Chapter 208 First Meeting With the Children
“How can I show up empty-handed for our first meeting? If I do that, won’t your overprotective children chase me out?”
Vania scanned Hanson from head to toe; if he knew that her children would chase him out, why wasn’t he reining himself in and taking his hand away? Did he think he could handle her children just by sending a few gifts? It seemed to her that he had yet to understand her kids.
Hanson smiled and assured her, “It’s alright.”
Regardless of whether it was ‘alright’ to Vania, she quickly took two steps away from him to create a visible distance. Followed by an unnatural smile on her face, she opened the door and announced happily, “Darlings, I’m back!”
“Yay, Mommy. We missed you so much!”
The four children were already prepared to greet her at the entrance. Therefore, as soon as she opened the door, they saw their mommy wearing an awkward smile followed by Hanson, who was glowing with happiness, and a mountain of toy boxes behind him.
They immediately stared at the distance between Hanson and Vania. At the same time, they scoffed coldly at him while raising their heads arrogantly. Jude in particular was completely different from before after many days of recuperation and he was already acting like a domineering president. His aloof personality was most similar to Hanson. Although they were cold toward him, they smiled gently at Vania.
This was the first time Hanson saw them standing altogether. He had seen James, Jack and Jacob before, so he was naturally familiar with them but not the other child. At the sight, he thought that this must be the boy named Jude. After knowing his past, he could not help but feel amazed by his aura and glanced at him again.
At the same time, it was also Jude’s first time meeting this ‘legendary man’. Is this my b*stard father? Hanson looked so tall and strong that Jude could not help but feel a slight chill running down his spine.
Meanwhile, Hanson felt the same way. He thought as if something forgotten was about to surface in his mind while he stared at the four of them intently.
Vania gently spoke up. “Well, let us all head in.” As she said that, she extended her hands and ushered them inside.
At the sight of Hanson entering the villa, Jacob cleared his throat and spoke in a high but cold voice, “Pay the rest of the bill.”
Though the children and Hanson knew what he meant, Vania had no clue and she looked at them in confusion. “What are you two talking about?”
“Oh, I asked him to close the door.” Jacob immediately switched the topic. “Mommy, let us have a look at you. Are you hurt?” he asked while circling around her.
“Mommy is fine; you don’t have to worry.” She turned around in a circle to show that she was in perfect condition. Then, she looked at Jude dotingly and asked in a caring tone, “Are you alright?”
He nodded, showing her that he was not that fragile.
Vania caressed his small face and comforted, “That’s good. If you need anything, just let me know.”
After he nodded, she finally felt relaxed after a talk with him.
James looked at Vania’s clothes and expressed, “Mommy, we’ve prepared clean clothes for you. Hurry up, take a shower and change. Also, we have prepared a delicious dinner for you with Aunt Theresa. Let’s eat together.”
“Sure thing.” With that, she turned and headed to the bathroom, leaving Hanson alone with the four children in the living room.
