Daddy! Come Home for Dinner!

Chapter 775: Chapter 775: How Could It Be Without You

The little figure just huddled on the large sofa, watching them leave.

Like this, they seemed rather pitiful, all alone.

As if about to be abandoned by them.

And yet they remained silent and still there, incredibly well-behaved.

Adrian Zhekova “tsked” and beckoned the little one: “What are you doing just standing there?”

This remark, on the contrary, startled the little one.

Unsure what to make of Adrian Zhekova.

Adrian’s heart softened, but he said, “You usually seem quite clever, why are you acting so foolish now?”

“Can we do this without you?” Adrian Zhekova said and waved at the little one again, “Get over here!”

The little one, both astonished and delighted, had his large black eyes suddenly light up.

He hurriedly jumped off the sofa and ran over to Adrian Zhekova and Cindy Clarke.

Seeing him so happy, Cindy’s eyes misted up, and she blinked back the tears that had gathered in her eyes.

In that moment of change in the little one’s gaze, Cindy understood everything.

Previously, as she discussed matters with Adrian Zhekova, she hadn’t paid attention to the little one’s reaction.

All this time, although she and Adrian Zhekova hadn’t deliberately kept their relationship a secret, they hadn’t openly announced it either.

It had a somewhat passive sense to it.

If someone saw them together, they’d admit it.

If nobody saw them, they wouldn’t say anything.

As a result, even the little one hadn’t been truly known by everyone.

To put it bluntly, no one knew the little one existed.

Nor did they know that the little one was Adrian Zhekova’s son.

The little one was so small, yet he had been suffering this injustice all along.

But he was well-behaved.

He didn’t take the initiative to mention it to others.

Although the little one was young, he understood everything.

Perhaps it was because of his previous life, relying solely on Cindy and her mother.

The little one was much more sensitive and sharp than other children of his age.

He sensed that it wasn’t the right time for the adults to announce.

So, he never said anything about it.

Now that Cindy and Adrian had decided to go public, the little one still believed that it was just to announce their relationship and not his.

That’s why he didn’t go with them.

He sat here quietly, not causing a fuss, understanding his parents.

Even if he felt wronged himself.

Because Cindy had guessed the little one’s thoughts and feelings, she felt even more distressed.

She owed the little one too much.

How could he be so sensible?

“When we announce, of course it’s as a family of three, how could we do it without you?” Cindy pulled the little one close and said.

The little one clenched Cindy’s hand excitedly, nodding heavily.

Adrian Zhekova reached out and held the little one’s other hand, and the three of them headed to the Study Room together.

Once they were out of sight and presumably inside the Study Room, the Old Madam sighed and said with a heavy heart, “Morgan Zhekova is just too heartbreaking. The child is smart, but too smart for his own good. Such a small child, he knows everything and is so sensible.”

The Old Master also felt a dull pain in his heart.

“Then we will just have to pamper him more,” the Old Master said.

Old Madam nodded.

At that moment, Victoria Wheeler called.

“Mom, I just saw the online promotion, how come the Cooking Competition’s Spring Festival Special Program is now being broadcast tonight?” Victoria Wheeler asked.

She and Maverick Zhekova were staying here for New Year’s Eve, and after paying their New Year’s Day respects and having dinner here, they returned home.

The Old Madam briefly explained the situation.

“By the way, Adrian and Cindy are planning to announce their relationship today,” the Old Madam said, “The two of them, along with Morgan, are currently in the Study Room discussing shooting a video for their official announcement.”

Upon hearing this, Victoria Wheeler immediately said, “Then we’ll come over right now. We’ll watch the show together tonight.”

Watching the show during the New Year is more lively when there are more people gathered together.

So, after hanging up the phone, Victoria Wheeler hurriedly urged Maverick Zhekova to come over.

On the way, Adrian Zhekova and Cindy Clarke were discussing what to say in the Study Room.

Although it’s just a matter of shooting a video and uploading it.

Actually, shooting a video isn’t that simple.

Inevitably, there will be times when the words don’t flow smoothly.

It’s not like reciting a script; sometimes the wording is off or there is a stumble.

Either reshoot or edit the video afterwards.

Especially since Adrian Zhekova has no experience, he’s bound to pause several times.

Cindy anticipated that it would take quite a while.

First, Cindy chose the right angle for the shot.

Then she and Adrian Zhekova sat on the sofa in the Study Room.

The two of them had roughly discussed the content they wanted to say, but since they weren’t reciting a script, they had just outlined the general direction without going into specifics.

Afterward, Cindy set the camera to video mode, turned it on, and sat down next to Adrian Zhekova.

There’s no fear in shooting a lot, since it can be edited out later.

Adrian Zhekova cleared his throat.

He had never done this kind of shooting before and felt a little uneasy.

Cindy said, “Then I’ll say it first.”

“You’ve helped me shoot videos before, you’ve seen how I do it. In fact, you don’t have to think about being uneasy, just relax and say what you want to say.”

“Hmm… just treat the camera in front of you as a person.”

Adrian Zhekova laughed, “How can that be? Don’t worry, I think I can do it.”

“Then… are we starting?” Cindy said.

“Alright, let’s start,” Adrian Zhekova nodded.

Cindy turned to the camera and said, “Hello everyone, I am Cain Velman, also known as Cindy Clarke.”

“I think, when you see this video, you’ll probably be shocked,” Cindy said with a smile, “because of the person sitting next to me.”

“The main purpose of this video is to tell everyone that I’m married, and my husband… is the one sitting next to me now.”

“Yes, you’re not mistaken,” Cindy said, a little embarrassed, “It’s Adrian Zhekova.”

“We’re married,” Cindy said, “It wasn’t our intention to hide it. It’s just that it happened during the Cooking Competition.”

“Adrian was worried that if I did well in the competition, people would say I didn’t achieve it through real talent. So he thought about announcing it after the competition ended.”

“I know, after the announcement, no matter how successful I am, people will still talk,” Cindy said.

“If I do well, of course, some people will say there were backstage deals.”