Chapter 579
Chapter 579
There were not many guests at Richie’s birthday lunch, but everyone who had been invited was closely connected to Chris, Winter, or Richie.
Most of them knew one another already
The medical team had been a little reserved at first, but after everyone started talking and joking around, the atmosphere quickly became warm and relaxed.
Richie, the birthday boy, sat in the middle of the table.
Chris sat on one side of him and Winter on the other.
William naturally took the seat beside Winter.
When Chris glanced over, William raised an eyebrow at him, the corner of his mouth curling into a slightly cocky smile.
Once lunch began, William started piling food onto Winter’s plate as if no one else were there.
Winter had been used to him doing that since kindergarten.
Back then, William had been a picky eater. He would dump all the vegetables he did not like onto her plate, then hold her face between his hands and grin.
“Winnie, you look like a little bunny when you eat vegetables. So cute p>
Of course, he had not only given her the vegetables he hated.
He had always shared his favorite meat with her too.
“Stop giving me food,” Winter whispered. “My plate is already overflowing p>
William glanced at it.
It was getting pretty full.
He did not seem bothered.
“It’s fine. I’ve still got an empty plate over here. Eat more. You’ve lost weight since you got back p>
Winter pressed her lips together.
“I’ve only been back for two days p>
“You don’t believe me p>
William added another piece of meat to her plate.
“Weigh yourself later. I’m telling you, you’ve lost weight p>
Just then, Chris set a small plate beside Winter and slid it toward her.
The fish had already been carefully deboned.
Winter glanced at the plate but did not look at Chris.
She did not touch it either and simply continued eating.
“Eat it while it’s still warm. It won’t be as good once it gets cold p>
Chris’s low voice reached her from across Richie.
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Winter päitsed.
Then she looked at Richie, who was sitting in his high chair between them, completely focused on his food.
She picked up the plate and set it in front of him.
“Here, baby. Have some fish p>
“Thank you, Mommy p>
Richie had no idea what was going on between the adults.
He scooped up a piece with his spoon and popped it into his mouth.
“So good p>
Winter rubbed his round little head.
“You should thank Daddy p>
Richie looked up at Chris, his mouth still a little messy from lunch.
“Thank you, Daddy p>
Dominic grinned.
“Wow. Look at you, earning points with your own kid p>
Chris shot him a cold look.
Dominic immediately raised his hands.
“What? I’m just saying p>
Chris ignored him.
He picked up a napkin and wiped the grease from Richie’s mouth.
Winter had reached for a napkin at the same time, but Chris said, “You eat. I’ve got him p>
Winter had no problem letting him take over.
“Okay p>
Wendy ate quietly, watching everything unfold.
Why did it feel like Chris and William were competing over Winter right in front of everyone?
There was no way Winter hadn’t noticed.
And if she had noticed, then she was definitely pretending not to.
After lunch, the guests gradually began leaving Blackwood Manor.
“What are you doing this afternoon?” William asked Winter.
Winter folded her arms. An ivory shawl was draped over her shoulders.
“I’m going back to the station tomorrow, so I’m spending the rest of today with Richie p>
She glanced toward Nathan.
“You should take him home. He looked like he was about to fall asleep at the table p>
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William seriously considered kicking Nathan.
For a brilliant therapist, the man somehow looked permanently sleep-deprived.
William glanced at Wendy.
“Want a ride p>
Normally, Wendy would have agreed before he even finished asking.
Her favorite celebrity offering her a ride personally? What fan would turn that down?
But not today.
She waved a hand.
“Thanks, superstar, but I already have someone taking me p>
Unfortunately, as Gavin walked down the steps, he said without looking back, “I’m busy this afternoon p>
Wendy’s face instantly turned red.
Winter frowned and reacted immediately.
She turned to Mr. White.
“Oh, Mr. White, don’t forget. I asked you to arrange a car for Wendy p>
Mr. White paused for a second, then understood.
“Of course. I remember p>
Gavin was already halfway down the steps. He tilted his head slightly but kept walking.
Wendy’s cheeks were still red with embarrassment, but her eyes lit up with gratitude.
She gave Winter a playful little punch on the shoulder.
“That’s my girl p>
Winter immediately slipped an arm around her.
“I take care of my girls p>
Chris watched Winter smile at Wendy and pull her close.
His eyes darkened slightly.
After all the guests had left, Winter carried a well-fed, content Richie upstairs.
She planned to play with him for a while before putting him down for his nap.
Richie had been full of energy all morning, but before long, he started yawning.
He sat on the play mat and rubbed his eyes.
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Winter changed him into something more comfortable, then lay down with him for his nap.
It didn’t take long for the warm little boy in her arms to fall asleep.
Winter lay on her back and picked up her phone.
She was about to text Wendy to ask if she had made it home when a message came in.
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The number was not saved in her contacts.
But she knew those digits by heart.
“I’ll be waiting for you in the greenhouse p>
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