100 Days to Seduce the Devil

Day Seventy-Eight…

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[ At Sparks Mansion… ]

Little Ethan felt bored, staying at home. "Sigh. I miss my mom. I haven't seen her for a day." The young boy was sulking in his playroom, facing his laptop.

"Young master, why don't you call her so that you can see her," Powy, his robotic friend, suggested.

"Oh right! Nice suggestion! Let's video call her!" Ethan's eyes sparkled in delight.

The other two robotic friends– Riemc and Star S, approached them. The three robots watched Ethan and his laptop screen as he contacted Jane.

It did not take long before it was answered. Jane's smiling face showed up on his computer screen.

"Mommy!" Ethan called her excitedly. "How are you? I miss you. When are you going back?" "Oh, my cute charming boy. I miss you too!" Jane had the urge to hug her phone. Just like Ethan, she had been missing him. "Don't worry, I'll return the day after tomorrow."

"Yey. Thanks, Mom. I can't wait to see you." Ethan caressed Jane's face on his laptop screen.

As they continued talking, Ethan caught a glimpse of a familiar figure behind Jane. "Mom? Is that my Dad behind you?" he asked him with disbelief.

Jane could only smile sheepishly as she nodded her head.

"This is so unfair, Dad! You should have brought me with you to see Mom!" Ethan began his ranting, reprimanding his father. "You selfish old man! You just want my mommy for yourself! I won't forgive you!" The young boy was upset because he was left behind. Ethan was on the verge of crying because of frustration.

"Baby, don't cry," Jane started to panic. She wanted to scold Nathan too. He was responsible for making Little Ethan cry.

But Nathan just simply took the phone, talking to his son.

"I don't want to talk to you. I hate you! Give the phone back to Mom!" Ethan didn't let his father speak.

Nathan just continued to smile, feigning innocence. "Sure. Beat me with your love." Nathan opened his arms wide as if he was inviting her to come.

"You are unbelievable!" Jane scowled at him.

But Nathan maintained his cheeky smile as he closed their gaps. He wrapped her in his arms and showered her face with soft kisses.

"I love to tease you. So pretty when you are mad." Nathan softly said, planting another soft kiss on her forehead.

Jane just heaved a sigh of defeat. "Nate, I miss Ethan. You should have brought him with you." She pouted her lips.

Nathan stroked her hair and said, "Alright. I apologize. Next time, I'll bring him with me. Don't be sad. We are going home the day after tomorrow, right? You will see him soon."

Jane bobbed her head. She couldn't explain why she had a strong attachment to Ethan even though they were not related by blood. She loved him like her own child.

"Nate, there is something I need to tell you." After seeing Ethan, Jane realized that she should be honest with Nathan.

"I'm willing to listen." Nathan broke the hug so that he could meet her eyes.

"Yesterday… Vincent told me a shocking thing. He said… He is the father of my child and that.. our child is alive."

The room was engulfed with deafening silence. Nathan was not able to react right away. He didn't know what to say.

"I know… he is the guy I hate the most… but if he is telling the truth… I want to meet that child." Jane confides with Nathan, expressing her thoughts and feelings.

"Are you upset that I hid it from you since yesterday?" Jane asked him.

But Nathan looked at her with understanding. He cupped her face and said, "No. I'm not upset. It's just that… I don't want him to bother you. But he keeps on messing with us. I don't know if this is part of his other scheme… but I will not stop you from meeting that child. You have the right to know the truth. I'm just here to protect you."

Jane suddenly felt like crying, her eyes becoming misty. She was touched by Nathan's words.

"Even though the father of your child is a scumbag, your child is innocent and has nothing to do with their evil deeds. It is only right for you not to hate the child," Nathan added.

Hearing those words, Jane could no longer control her emotions. Her tears started to fall from the corners of her eyes. She was still affected whenever her child would be brought up. There was longing in her eyes.

To comfort her, Nathan pulled her into a tight embrace. His heart was being crushed seeing Jane's cry.