Chapter 2478: Chapter 184: Finally Understanding How Hard It Is for Lu
Xavier is the son of Sheila Fletcher and Bruce Wallace, a small boy with fair skin and big, adorably dark eyes.
He is usually raised by Mrs. Wallace, always appearing mature for his age.
It’s only in front of Leslie Howard that he shows his childlike innocence.
Although they are half-siblings, they share an indescribable familial bond. Ever since Xavier started babbling, he would beam with a big smile whenever he saw Leslie and naturally gravitate towards her.
Mrs. Wallace was a bit displeased for a while because of this.
She didn’t want her precious grandson being led astray by a sister like Leslie, who she viewed as unpresentable. The Wallace family also didn’t want Leslie setting foot in their home.
But now, seeing the sudden appearance of Xavier, Mrs. Wallace suddenly felt a sigh of relief—the atmosphere had eased.
"Xavier, sister missed you too." Leslie happily hugged Xavier, wishing she could just envelop her brother in her arms.
However, just as she was about to lift Little Xavier up, the weight in her hands suddenly lightened.
David Redington took Xavier from her hands.
Leslie: ???
"So, you’re Xavier. Hello, I’m David Redington... you can call me brother-in-law." David’s sapphire-like almond-shaped eyes twinkled slightly. The little child in his arms wriggled a bit, but was soon captivated by the man’s eyes that resembled blue sapphires.
Xavier had never seen such eyes before, so beautiful, like the sky, the sea...
Even though Little Xavier didn’t understand what ’brother-in-law’ meant, he instinctively followed David and said, "Hello, brother-in-law."
The man, whose expression was initially displeased, had the gloom between his brows ease significantly.
This child is sensible; it seems he’s not like Ben Lucas and Abbie, who enjoy undermining Aidan Lucas.
At this moment, David finally realized for the first time the difficulty of being his brother-in-law.
He wouldn’t admit it, but when he saw Xavier running out to hug Leslie, he suddenly understood the challenges Aidan Lucas faced.
"Good boy." David’s large hand gently ruffled Little Xavier’s hair.
He’s always been close to Abbie and later took care of Ben for Lily, so dealing with little boys has never been a problem.
As long as... Xavier stops snuggling into Leslie’s embrace.
Little Xavier’s big, dark eyes trembled slightly.
He was raised by his grandmother since childhood, prepared to become the successor of a prominent family, even his own father rarely held him like this.
In the whole family, besides his mother who would secretly hug him, only his sister would play kiss, hug, and lift him high every time she saw him.
After all, Xavier is just a little boy, and despite being strictly disciplined, he still longs for the affection and care of adults.
"David..." Leslie noticed the fleeting reluctance in her brother’s eyes. She knew he was reluctant to leave the time he could spend close to them.
She approached David, taking his arm, and softly said, "Can you help me take Xavier away?"
Leslie knew that if it were David, he would surely find a way.
By now, the Wallace family’s intentions to curry favor with the Reddington family were glaringly obvious.
Even a blind person could see it clearly.
The Duke Reddington had just expressed his displeasure and scolded Mrs. Wallace. Now, in order to please the Redington family, Mrs. Wallace wouldn’t refuse David’s request.
Take this child away?
David’s dark eyes darkened deeply.
He didn’t want a third wheel around.
But when he glanced sideways at his Leslie’s hopeful beautiful eyes, the man finally conceded.
"I’ll leave the wedding arrangements for Leslie and me to you..." he spoke coldly, addressing both Duke Reddington and the Wallace family.
"Additionally, Xavier is very cute, I like him. Leslie and I will take him for a few days."
[Next Chapter around 20:00]
