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“Young Master Lyons was already at the gate at 6:3o in the morning.” Mr. Lynch explained with a smile, ” He probably flew here overnight. He really… can’t bear to part with you even for a day.”
With an elder staring her this way, Cate blushed and promptly pushed Shaun away.
Shaun’s face turned cold.
They had just met each other, yet she could not wait to push him away. Was it because she felt that he was not as good as that handsome young guy?
“Why are you here all of a sudden?” Cate raised her head. When she saw the bags under his eyes, she frowned. “Look at your dark circles. You didn’t sleep last night, huh?”
Shaun’s brows sank. He did not notice the dark circles under his eyes, but her words shattered him. As such, he pulled a long face and kept quiet.
“You guys can have a chat. I’m going out for a jog.” With his hands behind his back, Mr. Lynch left the house to avoid being the third wheel.
“Miss Cox, would you like to have breakfast?” the housekeeper asked with a smile.
“Sure. Thank you.” Cate nodded.
Soon, the housekeeper served them some breakfast, such as millet porridge, sweetcorn fritters, eggs, carrots, and salad.
Cate handed Shaun a fork and spoon before she said, “Mireya’s parents have weak stomachs and high cholesterol, so her family usually has a bland diet. However, this is good too since it’s nutritious and healthy.”
Shaun remained still without taking over the fork and spoon.
“What’s wrong?” Cate finally realized that something was wrong with him.
Shaun furrowed his eyebrows deeply. “Are you looking down on me because of my old age?”
A dazed look flashed across Cate’s face.
Shaun’s dark gaze was filled with resentment. “As soon as you saw me, you said that I have bags under my eyes. You were trying to imply that I’m not as handsome as I was before, right? Now, you keep reminding me to be health-conscious. I’m indeed older than you by many years. My stomach often aches, and my body is weak. It’s about time to be health-conscious. After all, I’m not that young anymore.”
At a loss for words again, Cate gazed at his handsome face. When he made such remarks, had he considered the feelings of the young people who looked older than their age?
“Why are you… so bad—tempered?” she asked after some time.
“Now… You’re looking down on me because of my moodiness, huh?” Shaun clenched his fists.
Cate took a deep breath. If she were not at the Lynch household right now, she would have taught him a lesson. However, considering that it was someone else’s place, she explained calmly, “I don’t know why you’re so mad. I talked about your dark circles because I took pity on you for staying up last night. I talked about being health-conscious because they don’t serve Western breakfast here. I was afraid that you wouldn’t like the food, so I kindly reminded you that at least the breakfast is nutritious and healthy even though it’s bland.”
“That is all? ” Shaun was stunned, and his brows furrowed.
“Suit yourself. ” After Cate took a mouthful of porridge, her stomach felt better. Then, she said in annoyance, “I don’t know what you’re so angry about. At this age, you’re supposed to be more mature. You’re not old either. Don’t you realize a lot of women look back at you when I go out with you?”
Shaun’s eyes lit up, and the corners of his lips curled up a little. After smiling for two seconds, he tried to stifle it. “But I’m not a handsome young guy anymore. I’ve lost that youthful vigor. I’m fuddy-duddy and boring, just like a sugar cane. The more it’s eaten, the less sweet it becomes.”
Cate rubbed her forehead, speechless. “Did Rodney, that big mouth, say something to you?”
The grimness in Shaun’s eyes was apparent. “Miss Cox, did you have fun with the handsome young guy last night? Did you think about your beloved Mr. Lyons?”
Cate nearly spat out the porridge in her mouth. She hurriedly took a few pieces of tissue and covered her porridge-stained lips. She was laughing so hard that her shoulders shook.
“Is it funny?” Shaun silently fixed his eyes on her. ” Have you forgotten what you said the night before? That you were fed up with my face?”
“Why are you so funny now?” Cate’s belly hurt from laughing too much. After calming down, she approached Shaun, cupped his handsome face, and scanned it. “Wow, what a handsome face. How can I possibly be fed up with it? Look at your sword- shaped brows and tall nose. Also, your thin lips… “
She purposely brushed her finger on it. “You’re really captivating when you kiss me. How would I be interested in someone else? The handsome young guy is very childish compared to you. I prefer mature and masculine men like you. Your body shape is also my type, especially when you take off your clothes. You’re not too muscular, but you look fit…”
“Drop it.”
Despite his shamelessness, his face and ears were flushed red from her words.
This woman was so good at flirting. Not only was she a smooth talker, but her touch was also very flirty.
” So, are you still mad?” Cate smiled gently.
“I’m not mad. I just feel insecure. When I face you, I’m no longer as confident as I used to be. But if you give me a kiss right now, I might feel better.”
Once Shaun finished speaking, he pulled her onto his thighs before lowering his head, about to kiss her.
“Don’t. This is the Lynch family’s house.” Cate was shocked. “Many people live here.”
“Hey, isn’t it too late to realize that many people live here?” Forrest’s voice suddenly rang from the side.
Embarrassed, Cate promptly pushed Shaun away. She turned around, only to find Forrest standing at the foot of the stairs. “F-Forrest, when did you come down?”
“Some time ago. I’ve been here since you said, ¡® You’re really captivating when you kiss me.”‘ Forrest calmly took a bowl of porridge and sat down. “Am I disturbing you guys?”
“…Nope.” Cate felt so embarrassed that she wanted to die. She had never felt like this in front of Forrest before.
She glowered at Shaun viciously, yet Shaun felt a lot better.
“I finally understand how you won over the wealthiest man in Australia back then.” Forrest let out a discreet smile. ” Sadly, Mireya hasn’t learned any of your skills even though she’s your best friend. You can teach her next time so that she won’t be deceived by men time and time again.”
“Forrest, please stop.” Cate used the bowl to block her face. “Shaunny, let me introduce him to you. He’s Mireya’s brother, Forrest Lynch.”
“Hi.” Shaun nodded at Forrest. He had heard Chase mention Lynch Corporation before too. It was initially just an established company in Melbourne. However, Forrest took over the company afterward and expanded it until it became one of the top 1oo companies in Australia.
Forrest nodded gently.
Shaun’s eyes sized up Forrest’s face. Mireya looked attractive with prominent features, so did her brother. However, the biggest difference between them was that Forrest’s skin tone was tanner.
When Shaun thought about it, he noticed that Cate had always been surrounded by good- looking men.
“President Lynch, have you known Cate for a long time?” Shaun asked.
“We’ve known each other for more than ten years. She and Mireya are good friends, so she would come here a lot and eat with us back then.” Forrest had grasped Shaun’s point in a second. “But she already had a boyfriend at that time. She treats me just like a brother, and I, too, treat her like a sister.”
Shaun immediately understood it as well.
“What’s on your mind? Cate rolled her eyes. ” Can you not panic whenever you see a guy around me?”
“I love you. That’s why I panic.” Shaun shrugged as a matter-of-factly.
“Good morning.”
Suddenly, the door of the bedroom on the ground floor opened. A puffy-eyed Rodney stretched his body and walked out. The moment he caught sight of Shaun in the living room, he was so shocked that he flinched. “Damn, Shaun. Did you actually take an overnight flight here?”
Shaun looked at him coldly, while Cate said with a mirthless smile, “Young Master Snow, you’re really good at telling on me, huh?”
“When did I tell on you?” An innocent look washed over Rodney’s face. “I just told Shaun that a young guy had supper with us last night, that the guy is quite good-looking, and that we look older compared to him…”
“You’re the one who’s old. Don’ t compare me to you, ” Shaun said nonchalantly.
“Tsk, Shaun, that’s too much. I’m your buddy.” Rodney snorted. “That pretty boy last night definitely liked your girlfriend. I was the one who told him that Cate has a boyfriend and children. Only then did he give up.”
“Cate, stay away from that pretty boy if you see him next time. Don’t let him approach you.” Shaun reminded her with a frown. “Don’t forget about what happened with Wesley.”
“Oh.” Their words made Cate feel uneasy.
Somehow, she felt a great sense of familiarity in Matthew. Yesterday may only be their first time seeing each other, but seeing him smile really gave her the urge to look after him like he was her little brother.
Nevertheless, she did not dare to let Shaun know about this, or he would be extremely jealous.
Moreover, she probably would not see Matthew anymore.
At 9:00 a.m., Mireya came downstairs lazily. She was also taken aback the second she saw Shaun.
Cate said impassively, “Your husband told Shaun that we had supper with a handsome young guy last night.”
Mireya instantly took in the scene. Then, she glared at Rodney fiercely. “You and your big mouth. Why are you such a busybody? Don’t you dare think of joining us the next time we go out for supper.”
“Shaun…” Rodney looked at Shaun for help.
