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Chapter 233

Stacey was still a bit perplexed after leaving the guest room, but she couldn’t help feeling delightful. With a cheerful expression, she went downstairs. Debra inquired with a smile, “Are they resting in their room?”

Stacey nodded. “Yes.”

Debra noticed her cheerful expression and knew Stacey was fond of Hayden. She pondered, ‘At this rate, Becky and Hay should be able to get together! Debra smiled and felt that she and Patrick shouldn’t stay at home as third wheels. She thought ‘We should give them some space and let the two spend time alone together, especially since Hay has deliberately put down time to come here and be with Becky.’

Debra’s thoughts drifted to the situation with Adrian. Feeling somewhat restless, she considered temporarily relocating to the house Adrian had bought rather than staying here as a third wheel. Although pretending to be an ordinary person might be a bit challenging, Debra would have the opportunity to see Isabella and Damian more frequently and help care for Damian. With this plan in mind, Debra immediately pulled out her phone and messaged Adrian.

Adrian was in the market with Damian, following behind Isabella. He was caught off guard by her text, replying worriedly: [Are you sure you guys won’t get exposed?] Adrian wasn’t overly concerned about Patrick. His main focus was Debra. Luckily, he had previously depicted her as a pampered and indulged woman spoiled by Patrick, so it wasn’t too strange if she occasionally behaved in a delicate or unusual manner.

Debra, seeing his response, quickly responded: [Of course not! How could we possibly get exposed? Adrian, since your father and I have already met Isabella and her child, we should make an effort to visit them more often. Otherwise, it might appear unwelcoming. You can consider this. If the future in–laws and grandparents of the child show no concern after learning their son has a child, wouldn’t that be concerning? They might question our character for not caring about the child, don’t you think?]

Adrian was somewhat speechless. He texted: [Are you certain you won’t get exposed?]

Debra assured him: [I won’t ruin things for you. I promise I’ll be very careful.]

Adrian replied: [I don’t really believe it.]

Debra texted: [You troublesome child. Do you really have such little trust in me?]

Adrian replied: [I trust you with other things. But pretending to be an ordinary person? My trust level is at negative 100.]

Stacey had just poured herself a glass of water and was about to take a sip when she saw Debra typing on her phone. As Debra continued to text, her expression suddenly grew quite fierce. Stacey was left puzzled, wondering, ‘Why does Mom look so intense? Who is she texting?‘

Debra looked up in exasperation. She complained, saying, “Becky, can you believe Adrian? Isn’t it hust pretending to be an ordinary person? It’s a bit challenging for me, but I’ll be careful. Everything

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will be fine. Why doesn’t he trust me at all? It’s so frustrating!”

Stacey was stunned, and she quickly came to her senses. “Were you texting Adrian just now?”

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Debra nodded angrily. “Yes! Look at the messages Adrian sent me. He’s trying to drive me crazy.” Stacey glanced at the chat log and found Adrian’s concerns quite reasonable. “Becky?” Debra’s voice jolted her back to reality.

Stacey came back to her senses and asked, “Huh?”

Debra eyed her warily and asked, “What were you just thinking?” Stacey was at a loss for words. Debra, feeling aggrieved, continued, “Even you don’t believe in me? Do you also think I can’t pull off pretending to be an ordinary person?”

Stacey explained with a touch of helplessness, “It’s not that we don’t trust you, Mom. It’s just that your temperament is quite different from an ordinary person’s.” Debra was momentarily at a loss for words. Stacey thought about it and added, “But you’re right. Since we know about Isabella and Damian, it would seem cold–hearted not to visit them.”

Debra nodded hurriedly. “Exactly! I think so too.”

“Why don’t you practice being an ordinary person at home first? It’s similar to how I used to practice acting. Once you’re more comfortable with it, then you can go visit Isabella and Damian,” Stacey suggested. Debra was initially puzzled but soon saw the merit in the idea and went to get ready right away. Lillian and Kevin, eager to see what was happening, trailed behind her. Stacey, curious by the idea of Debra dressing up as an ordinary person, also went upstairs with her.

After Hayden had successfully put Jeremy to sleep, he came out to see Debra’s new look. He was clearly taken aback and somewhat confused. Stacey seeing Hayden, smiled and quietly explained the situation regarding Isabella and Damian. Hayden, upon hearing this, couldn’t help but be amused as well.

Debra, having practiced at home for a while, eventually pulled Patrick to practice with her. Patrick, eager to participate, quickly changed his clothes. The two of them practiced together for a bit before finally packing up their things and leaving with the suitcase. Meanwhile, Stacey and Hayden were left feeling confused.

Hayden, quick on the uptake, soon grasped the reason for their departure and found it amusing. Stacey, concerned that Hayden might think her being unwelcoming, hurriedly

parents explained, “Well… my parents are also concerned about Adrian and Isabella. They didn’t mean to neglect you, so please don’t take it personally.”

Hayden shook his head. “It’s fine.” It was true that Becky’s parents were concerned about Adrian, but they were also making space for him and Becky. They deliberately avoided being a third wheel to allow the two of them to have more time together. “It’s getting late. How about we go to the supermarket and get some groceries? Why don’t I cook dinner tonight?” Hayden suggested.

Hearing this, Stacey was stunned again. She asked in surprise, “You’ll cook?”

Hayden nodded. “Yes.” Gazing at Stacey, he said warmly, “Sometimes, living as an ordinary person

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Stacey immediately remembered Debra and Patrick’s attempts at acting like ordinary people just now. She grinned and nodded. “Yes. It can be quite nice.”

“Let’s go, then. It won’t take long to get groceries,” Hayden stated.

Stacey thought it was a good idea, so she nodded and said, “All right. I’ll go upstairs and grab my bag.”

Hayden agreed, saying, “All right.” Stacey hurriedly turned to head upstairs, but as she did, both she and Hayden saw Jeremy standing at the top of the stairs. Hayden was stunned, thinking, ‘I just spent so long soothing him to sleep, and now he’s awake so quickly?‘ Jeremy then came running down and clung to their side.

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