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Ryan suddenly turned his head around, and his dark eyes blinked playfully at Mireya.
When Mireya met his eyes, she unconsciously raised her hand and slapped his shoulder lightly. “You’re exaggerating.”
“I’m not exaggerating. I respect each occupation and industry.”
After Rodney spoke, he glanced at the watch on his wrist. “I have to go to the main courtyard to meet a guest in my dad’s stead. I’ll come over when Dani is about to go to bed tonight. By the way, I’ve made an appointment with the photoshoot company. We’ll take Dani to her 1oo-day photoshoot this Saturday.”
Mireya was taken aback. “If you’re busy…”
“It’s okay.” Ryan smiled before his silhouette disappeared amid the street lights outside.
Mireya turned around and looked at her daughter. Dani was almost 1oo days old.
Not only did Mireya think of it, but the Snow family members did too.
The next day, Wendy mentioned it when she came over to visit Mireya. “Your grandpa asked if we should hold a banquet on Dani’s birthday…”
Mireya shook her head and refused once she heard it. “No need. Rodney and I are divorced. If we hold a 1oo -day banquet for Dani at this time, the guests might feel that it’s ironic. There’s no need to do it.”
Wendy sighed. “You do have a point there. In that case, let’s have a meal at the Snow family’s manor with a few relatives. Your grandpa hasn’t seen Dani in a long time too. He misses her a lot. Don’t worry. To avoid unnecessary trouble, we didn’t inform Rodney. Anyhow…”
“In fact, it’s not that he can’t meet Dani.” Mireya interrupted her. “After all, he’s still Dani’s biological father by law, so I can’t stop him from seeing his daughter. However, I won’t allow it if he wants to take my daughter out alone. It’s not that I don’ t want him and Dani to bond. I’m just afraid that he’ll take her to meet Sarah. Although his words of assurance are well-spoken, I won’t believe him.”
Wendy nodded. “Mireya, I can see that you’re a reasonable girl through your thinking. It’s too bad… Forget it. Rodney didn’t know how to cherish you, and there is nothing I can do about that either. I understand your worries.”
Ever since Wendy knew that Rodney had gotten Sarah pregnant, she did not believe her son’s words either.
Besides, the recent power struggle between the three of her children had made her mentally exhausted. In the end, she discussed it with Jason. Since their children had grown up, they did not want to care about that nonsense anymore.
If they meddled too much, more people would end up getting involved.
Rodney could marry whoever he wanted to.
However, they would never allow Rodney to enter the Snow family’s manor with Sarah.
“By the way, should we take some portrait photos for Dani? I’ve seen other children…”
“Dani took the pictures yesterday.”
Mireya lied. If Wendy were to know that Dani would be taking the photos the day after tomorrow, she would definitely want to come along as well.
However, Wendy’s back had not recovered yet, so she did not want to trouble Wendy. Taking photos was a tiring job.
“Why didn’t you tell me?” Wendy complained.
“I knew that your back wasn’t feeling well, so I didn’t inform you.”
“Oh, you…” Wendy once again lamented losing such a good daughter-in-law. “But my back has been doing well lately. I just have a headache from being pissed off and annoyed by a lot of things.”
Mireya thought that if she were to have a son like Rodney, she would not only have a headache. She would even have high blood pressure and brain hemorrhage.
Saturday was Ryan’s day off.
At 9:00 a.m., the driver drove the business car to a children’s photo studio in Canberra.
Mireya did not ask which photo studio it was as she believed in Ryan’s competence.
She only found out that the photo studio was situated among the villas near the esplanade when they arrived. The interior design was exquisite, and there were many styles for children’s photoshoots. There were also all types of designs of children’s clothing, which were all brand new.
“This place must be expensive. How much is it? I’ll transfer the money to you…”
Mireya spoke to Ryan while the employee had gone to pour them a cup of tea.
Ryan smiled and said, “No need. Didn’t you tell Aunt Wendy that Dani had taken her pictures? She asked me how much it had cost in private. I told her a figure, and she transferred me the money.”
Mireya clasped her forehead speechlessly for a while. “You didn’t have to take her money. You could’ve just told me…”
“Don’t be silly. Does your money fall from the trees? Rodney didn’t give you a single penny when you guys got divorced. What’s wrong with them paying for Dani’s pictures?”
Ryan said in a serious tone, “You’ve even agreed to hold the 1oo-day-old banquet at the Snow family’s house to make the elders of Snow family happy.
Since the Snow family members are my family, and they usually treat me very well, I can’t comment on anything. However, you have to understand that if it weren’t for my and Jessica’s help this time, Rodney would most probably be the successor of Snow Corporation.”
Mireya stammered, “It’s because I know it… That is why I don’t want their money.”
“Okay. I won’t accept their money next time.” Ryan nodded.
Mireya was taken aback. “Aren’t you going to persuade me anymore? Didn’t you say I was silly?”
“Maybe I keep protecting you because you’re so silly.” Ryan flashed Mireya a smile.
Mireya felt a sting in her nose.
She could not put it into words, but she knew that Ryan was sincerely treating her well. “Ryan, you’re so nice to me. From now on, I’ll treat you well too. I’ll also be nice to your wife and your children.”
¡®Please don’t say anything if you don’t know what to say,’ Ryan thought.
The following photoshoot did not go well.
Aunty Loretta was helping at first, and Dani was quite obedient. However, less than half an hour into the photoshoot, Dani became irritated. She cried and completely ignored the facilitator. As such, Aunty Loretta could not handle her, and the facilitator could not do anything either. Since Dani was unfamiliar with other maids too, Ryan stepped forward and interacted with Dani. He made Dani laugh from time to time.
Mireya could feel how tiring it was to accompany children for a photoshoot even though she was in a wheelchair. However, Ryan did not find it troublesome at all. Whenever Dani was about to cry, he would pick Dani up in his arms and walk around the room. He would feed her milk, too. The facilitator poured a cup of hot tea for Mireya with a smile and said, “Your husband is doing so well. I couldn’t even be of help.”
Hus…
Mireya’s pretty face twitched slightly. “He’s not my husband…”
“Oh, then he’s your boyfriend, right?” Upon realizing that she had misspoken, the facilitator covered her mouth, feeling flustered.
Mireya was speechless. Did Ryan and her look like they were intimate? “He’s my brother.”
“…I’m sorry.”
The facilitator’s face flushed red. All she knew was that the people who came to take photos today were of important status. Her boss had given them instructions personally, but she was unclear who was coming. “I really couldn’t tell because he looks around your age, and he’s patient and experienced with the child too. I’ve been working in this industry for so long. It’s rare to see dads who are much more patient than us, facilitators. He must be married, right? Your brother’s wife must be a really happy woman.”
Mireya laughed. “He’s not married yet…”
“Really?” The facilitator felt even more embarrassed. “Okay. I’ve said the wrong thing again.”
“You’re not completely wrong. He’s indeed very patient. His future wife and children will surely be very happy.”
Mireya looked toward Ryan.
Dani was obviously running out of patience, so Ryan had no choice but to think of more fun tricks.
Even Mireya, who was watching from the side, knew that Ryan would most probably be out of energy once the photoshoot ended.
The photoshoot only ended at 3:00 p.m.
After that, Dani was so tired that she fell soundly asleep in Ryan’s arms.
Aunty Loretta wanted to carry Dani over from Ryan, but Dani was too sensitive. It was as if she could feel Ryan’s body warmth and cry at his slightest movement.
“Give it a little while more. Maybe she hasn’t fallen into a deep sleep yet. I don’t have work today anyway.”
With that, Ryan carried Dani into the car. Mireya slowly sat beside him while Aunty Loretta supported her. “Let’s go straight to the Snow family’s manor. Uncle Nathan gave me a call just now and told us to go over earlier.”
Ryan nodded.
Mireya glanced at him. “Thank you for today. I— “
“You owe me a meal again.” A gleam of a smile flashed across Ryan’s eyes.
