The Triplets My Ex Never Knew About

Chapter 85: Chapter 85: They Look Like a Family of Five

Estelle Lockwood froze in Nathaniel Sloan’s arms.

Zachery watched the two of them in their embrace, feeling a sense of gratification.

’The process was a bit ridiculous... but in the end, they’re finally hugging!’

The movie was about to end, so Zachery decided to strike while the iron was hot. "Mommy, Uncle Sloan, I’m hungry! Let’s go get something to eat!"

Estelle Lockwood’s face grew redder. She gripped the back of the seat so tightly that her veins bulged, just barely keeping herself from putting all her weight on Nathaniel Sloan’s lap.

When neither of them moved after he spoke, Zachery couldn’t help but ask again, "...Mommy?"

Nathaniel’s arm was around her waist. She was sitting on his lap, shielding *that spot* from view. Estelle didn’t dare to look at Zachery. Her mind raced as she tried to think of something to say, but Nathaniel spoke first, his voice husky.

"Miss Lockwood twisted her ankle."

Zachery immediately said, "Let me come take a look!"

"No need. Christian, take them and go out first. I’ll help Miss Lockwood out."

Nathaniel caught a glimpse of the woman in his arms from the corner of his eye. If he didn’t get the kids out of there, Estelle Lockwood was probably going to explode.

Before Zachery and Mia could even react, Christian led them away.

The screening room instantly fell silent.

Estelle Lockwood’s face was flushed with embarrassment. She gritted her teeth. "You can let go of me now!"

Nathaniel released her, raising an eyebrow slightly. "Of course."

Estelle immediately used the armrest for support and pushed herself up. Her legs felt weak and shaky, and she almost stumbled back down.

She scrambled into the aisle, took several deep breaths, and shot Nathaniel a glare over her shoulder as she walked out.

Nathaniel forcefully suppressed the desire in his eyes, straightened his suit, and walked out as well.

When Estelle Lockwood stepped out of the screening room, she saw that the other theaters weren’t necessarily full, but they were at least half-occupied.

But their theater had been completely empty from start to finish, except for her and Nathaniel Sloan.

Then she met the three little ones’ shifty, guilty gazes and thought about how Zachery and Mia had insisted on dragging her to the movies... Hah.

Estelle Lockwood said coolly, "Booking out an entire theater... Quite the big spender. Whose idea was this?"

Zachery coughed twice and braced himself. "A man’s gotta take responsibility for his actions. Mommy, it was all me!"

Christian grew anxious, worried that they had gone too far and made her angry.

’But even if she’s angry, I have to step up,’ he thought. ’I can’t let Zachery take all the blame!’ freewebnøvel.coɱ

"Auntie Yara, please don’t blame Zachery. I’m the one who paid to book the theater. It has nothing to do with them."

Mia’s eyes welled up with tears of gratitude. ’The little young master and that little dummy Zachery are so nice!’

"No, Mommy, it was my idea! The little young master and Zachery were just listening to me!"

Estelle Lockwood: "..."

Estelle Lockwood looked at the three little dumplings standing in a united front before her, a headache brewing. "It’s good that you’re so eager to admit your mistakes. But will you dare to do it again?"

Zachery looked at the sky. Mia looked at the ground. Neither dared to look at Estelle Lockwood.

Christian told a little lie, his head bowed and his face red. "Auntie Yara, we won’t do it again."

It was obvious he didn’t mean it.

’Still...’ Estelle Lockwood wondered, ’since when did these three little ones get so close?’

Christian was Noelle Lockwood’s son. Although Estelle could see Noelle and Christian as two separate individuals and not blame the boy for his mother’s actions...

...Zachery and Mia were still children. Before they had returned to the country, they had heard about this little young master who was cherished by the Sloan Family.

She still remembered what Zachery had said back then: "I’ll be sworn enemies with that slag’s son!"

And now...

’Then again, Christian is so well-behaved and cute. It’s only natural that Zachery and Mia would become good friends with him.’

Estelle Lockwood wasn’t truly angry with the children. "Since you’re hungry, let’s go get something to eat."

Nathaniel Sloan happened to walk out just then and seamlessly joined the conversation. "There’s an Evernight restaurant nearby. I’ve already booked a table. Let’s go together."

After speaking, he reached out and took Christian’s and Mia’s hands. Seeing Estelle still standing there in a daze, he glanced back, signaling with his eyes for her to follow.

Estelle Lockwood felt a lump in her throat. ’How did I somehow end up going to dinner with Nathaniel Sloan?’

’And Nathaniel’s actions... they were far too natural!’

It was as if they were a real family of five.

’Wait!’ Estelle Lockwood immediately shook her head, trying to fling the unrealistic thought from her mind.

Nathaniel Sloan and Estelle Lockwood were both stunningly attractive, and with three adorable little ones in tow, they turned quite a few heads.

"Wow, look at that family of five! They look so happy..."

"Yeah, and the three little ones specially paid to book out the theater so their parents could have some time alone."

"I’m so jealous... The mom is gorgeous, and her figure is amazing. You can’t even tell she’s had three kids..."

Estelle Lockwood overheard bits and pieces of the conversation as she walked by, and the corner of her mouth twitched.

The restaurant was just a short distance away. As a major shareholder, when Nathaniel Sloan wanted to dine there, he was naturally given the best private room.

Just then, Estelle Lockwood spotted a business partner. She told Nathaniel to take the children to the restaurant first while she exchanged a few words with them.

After finishing their pleasantries, Estelle bid her partner farewell. She asked a waiter for the location of the Celestial № 1 private room and was about to head over when she unexpectedly ran into two people.

Laura Jennings and Noelle Lockwood walked in arm-in-arm, chins held high. "Take me to the Celestial № 1 private room."

The words had barely left her lips, and before the waiter could even reply, Noelle Lockwood spoke up in feigned surprise. "Miss Yara Lockwood, what are you doing here?" ƒreewebɳovel.com

Estelle Lockwood frowned. She just wanted to have a nice meal with the children. ’Running into these two is such bad luck,’ she thought.

She couldn’t be bothered with Noelle Lockwood’s fake pleasantries and turned to leave.

Laura Jennings had caught on by now and immediately frowned. "Yara, Noelle is talking to you. Are you deaf?"

People around them started to look over. After all, Laura Jennings’s status was undeniable, so when they saw her in a conflict with Estelle Lockwood, someone immediately came forward to inquire about the situation.

Estelle Lockwood was getting annoyed. She gave a cold laugh. "And why can’t I be here?"

Laura Jennings was instantly infuriated. "What kind of attitude is that! Do you have any idea how expensive this restaurant is? What right do you have to be here!"

"Auntie, please don’t be angry."

Noelle Lockwood said insincerely, then stepped forward, feigning helplessness. "Miss Yara Lockwood, must you always be so aggressive? Can’t you speak nicely? I just saw you and wanted to say hello..."

"There’s no need." Estelle Lockwood refused coolly. "My relationship with Miss Lockwood isn’t good enough for us to be exchanging greetings. After all, it wasn’t long ago that Miss Lockwood plagiarized my work. I think it’s understandable that I don’t want to talk to you, right?"

Noelle Lockwood’s face paled. "I..."

"Then again, I have to admire you, Miss Lockwood. Even after you plagiarized my work and then played the victim, causing Evernight International to suffer losses in performance and reputation, Ms. Jennings still treats you just as well as before. Your skill at sweet-talking elders is quite impressive."

Estelle Lockwood’s lips curled into a smirk, showing no mercy.

The three little ones were about to go to the restroom together when they suddenly came upon this scene. Christian wanted to step forward and help, but Zachery held him back.