Chapter 126 Parting Ways
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The two of them were going back and forth like a well–rehearsed duo, and the woman was fuming with frustration. Just as she was about to lash out again, Louis came over with a tray. Her expression changed instantly. She muttered, “I don’t have time to waste on you people,” and left in a hurry.
Aiden pouted, sighing inwardly. Figures. His uncle’s still the most intimidating. The second he showed up, that woman ran off without a fight. She acted all high and mighty just moments ago, but one look at Louis and she backed down like a scared cat. She must be used to being afraid of him by now.
Louis hadn’t heard the conversation, but judging from the scene just now, he could pretty much guess what had happened. He set the tray down on the table and looked at Aiden. Aiden gave a brief summary, pouting the whole time. Louis reached out and patted his head, then looked at Freya.
“Next time you run into someone like that, don’t bother arguing. I’ll handle it.”
Freya nodded. She understood. The only reason she’d said so much earlier was because she couldn’t stand seeing these two treated that way. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have wasted her breath on people like that.
“Alright, let’s eat,” Aiden said, grabbing his fork, eyes full of anticipation as he stared down at his bowl. The three of them started eating.
Louis ate with his usual calm and refined demeanor. You’d never guess his thoughts were already miles away. Freya, on the other hand, was totally absorbed in the pasta, unaware of the things Louis was thinking about.
That afternoon, they walked around the school a bit more. Freya helped tidy up Aiden’s dorm room, and then she and Louis had to head back. Aiden was reluctant to see them go and almost burst into tears once he turned around.
Since his parents passed away, Aiden had been well taken care of by Louis, but he hadn’t truly felt a sense of family. Over the past few weeks, he’d spent the most time with Freya. Without realizing it, he’d grown attached. Kids are perceptive, and he could feel how much Freya cared for him. He’d already started thinking of her like a mom.
Freya felt just as bad. After spending so much time together, she’d gotten used to having the little guy around. The thought of going home and only cooking for one, of not having anyone randomly pop in to pester her, left her feeling a bit empty.
But that wasn’t right. Aiden was Louis‘ nephew. Once she and Louis eventually got divorced, she and Aiden would have nothing to do with each other. She shouldn’t let herself get so attached.
Louis was driving, and he noticed something was off about her mood today. Images of Aiden throwing tantrums around Freya flashed through his mind.
“Not used to it?” he asked.
“Huh?” Freya didn’t catch what he meant. “What?”
“Aiden can’t fall behind on his studies. He has a lot to learn, so he’s not going to have as much vacation time as other kids.”
Was Louis explaining or trying to comfort her? Freya understood perfectly well. “I know. It’s just… Aiden’s still so young. It’s tough on him.”
“We live to learn.”
“Yeah, I get it. You must’ve gone through a lot yourself as a kid, huh?” Freya asked without thinking. The guy was so capable- of course he must’ve had a rough start.
But Louis paused for a moment before answering in a carefully measured tone. “I didn’t think it was tough. Learning was interesting. I never liked playing those simple games. Studying made the time feel more meaningful.”
