"..."

Alright.

In the end, Selena obediently followed Sterling to the restaurant for lunch, after which Sterling finally returned her phone.

As soon as Selena got her phone, she eagerly sent a message to Hugh.

[Selie Stays Slim]: Hugh, could you ask Annelise to come to the Norwood Family later?

Hugh was probably still driving, so he didn’t reply to Selena immediately.

Selena was not in a hurry; she put away her phone after sending the message.

Perhaps because it was the first thing that came to mind, Selena’s appetite was particularly large at that moment.

Even though she had already eaten a lot during lunch, she still felt a bit hungry now.

She wasn’t one to let her cravings go unfulfilled.

So Selena tugged at the sleeve of Sterling, who was accompanying her.

Sterling glanced over.

Selena pouted slightly, "...still want to eat."

"..."

He remembered that his wife had already eaten quite a lot earlier, hadn’t she?

But considering that Selena had exerted a lot of energy last night and skipped breakfast,

Sterling eventually asked the head chef to prepare some desserts and bring them over.

Watching Selena happily devour the pudding, Sterling’s heart softened.

"Eat slowly."

Seeing how fast Selena was eating, Sterling couldn’t help but remind her.

"Mm-hmm!"

Selena responded nonchalantly.

After dismissing Sterling’s advice, she continued eating.

"..."

Observing how his wife polished off several plates of desserts in no time, Sterling found himself speechless.

And the contentedly snacking Selena seemed to notice Sterling’s gaze.

She immediately looked over with some dissatisfaction.

"What’s with that look!"

"Are you thinking I eat too much and finding fault with me!"

"Don’t forget, I’m carrying twins now, eating for three people!"

She continued, scooping up pudding with righteous fervor.

But as she spoke, a hint of sourness and grievance stirred within her.

"..... How could I find fault with you, don’t overthink it."

Seeing the grievance in Selena’s eyes, Sterling hurried to stop her from saying more.

If she kept going, he didn’t even know what he’d be accused of.

Selena pouted, "How is this overthinking? You just balabala..."

Selena began her non-stop talking mode again.

Sterling felt a headache coming on from her words but more helplessness.

After Selena spoke for a while, Sterling interjected, "The pudding is going to taste bad soon."

"..."

With Sterling’s words, Selena’s voice suddenly stopped.

She glanced at the pudding on her plate, then looked at Sterling.

Finally, she lowered her head somewhat angrily and scooped up the pudding.

This scene made Sterling chuckle helplessly at her side.

After Selena had almost finished the desserts and seemed like she wanted to continue, Sterling quickly stopped her, "No more eating."

Selena paused, then looked at Sterling in disbelief. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Her eyes were full of obvious accusation.

Sterling continued speaking, gently coaxing her, "Just eat these today; you can have more tomorrow, alright?"

Selena skeptically glanced at him, "Can I eat more tomorrow?"

She knew that since her pregnancy, Sterling hadn’t allowed her to eat too much sweets.

Usually, it was every few days that she was allowed sweet treats, and not much each time.

So today was a rare indulgence for Selena.

Seeing Selena’s eager gaze, Sterling couldn’t refuse.

He could only nod helplessly, "Yes."

He could ask the kitchen to make less tomorrow.

Receiving affirmative assurance, Selena felt fulfilled and didn’t bother with the earlier issue.

She contentedly relaxed in Sterling’s arms.

*

Meanwhile, at Aethelgard International Airport.

Upon receiving Sterling’s orders, Silvester led the Norwood family to the airport.

As soon as Lark Mayfield and Roxanne Sutton exited the airport terminal, they saw Silvester Norwood leading the Norwood family.

Before arriving at Aethelgard, Roxanne had prepared her disguise.

It so happened that during her previous career as a celebrity, she was skilled at such things.

So coming along with Lark Mayfield now, no one recognized her.

However, Lark Mayfield’s head of silver hair drew quite an audience.

"Isn’t that lady’s hair naturally silver? It’s so beautiful..."

"Oh my god, is this a fairy descending to earth..."

"Wow! Such gorgeous silver hair!"

But no matter what people said around them, Lark’s expression remained aloof.

And beside her, Roxanne was cautiously following close.

When Lark Mayfield saw Silvester Norwood leading the Norwood family, her brows furrowed slightly.

She didn’t recognize Silvester, but the vehicles behind Silvester bore the Norwood family’s crest.

That’s why Lark knew they were from the Norwood family.

She didn’t evade but directly walked over.

"Norwood Family, what’s up?"

Her calm words slowly spilled out.

Silvester’s expression remained unchanged as he faced Lark, "Patriarch Mayfield, pleasure to meet you. Our Family Head invites you both to the Norwood Family."

Upon hearing it’s the Norwood Family, Roxanne’s expression shifted.

She unconsciously hid behind Lark Mayfield.

Seeing Roxanne looking so scared, Lark’s eyes flickered with a hint of dislike.

Really embarrassing the Mayfield Family!

Lark cast a glance, her face showed no change,

But it still gave off a sense of pressure.

She tilted her head slightly, her tone somewhat nonchalant.

"What does Sterling want with me?"

Silvester’s expression didn’t change, "I suppose Patriarch Mayfield would like to know about Annelise."

Lark’s gaze froze, her eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Even her aura shifted slightly.

"What did you do to Annelise?!"

Silvester frowned slightly, but his tone was still calm and courteous, "Rest assured, Patriarch Mayfield, we haven’t done anything to Annelise."

Lark silently studied Silvester for a moment.

Then she slowly retracted her oppressive air.

In the end, she chose to leave with the Norwood family.

Seeing Lark so easily compromise, Roxanne became anxious.

After all, she was aware of her grudge with Selena, if she went to the Norwood Family, wasn’t it like walking into a trap?!

"Aunt..."

Roxanne couldn’t hold back, calling out in worry.

Lark gave her a cold look, containing a bit of warning.

Roxanne’s heart sank, not daring to say more.

Knowing that she had to rely on Lark for this trip to Aethelgard, Roxanne bit her lip lightly and stepped into the car as well.

Once Roxanne and Lark were both in the car, Silvester sent a message to Sterling.

Meanwhile, as Sterling was accompanying Selena in watching TV, he received Silvester’s message.

He glanced at Selena, who was engrossed in the TV, and spoke, "They’re in Aethelgard now."