Chapter 708:
âWhen did you buy this apartment?â Eileen asked.
This question startled Judie, and there was a hint of panic in her eyes. She quickly composed herself and said, âI didnât buy this apartment. Itâs rented. Who told you I bought it?â
âI thought you did. It seems I was wrong,â Eileen said with a smile.
âIt is rented. I couldnât afford to buy such a place. I rented it because it wasnât convenient to stay in that small place after the child was born. Since we hired a nanny, I decided to rent this place temporarily. It has the added bonus of being close to your place,â Judie explained.
It seemed like Judie was trying to show off.
Roderick soon returned with the coffee and fruit for Eileen.
Denise followed close behind, making thinly veiled comments about how only a son could be relied on. Her remarks were clearly aimed at Eileen.
Roderick, visibly frustrated by Deniseâs words, quickly changed the subject. âThe baby doesnât have a name yet, Eileen. I was hoping you could give me some suggestions.â
Eileen didnât miss the glare Judie shot at Roderick.
But she ignored it and said, âBryan named our daughter. I think you, as the father, should be the one to choose a name for the baby.â
Hearing this, Judie sighed with relief.
It had been somewhat dull staying here. If not for Roderick, Eileen wouldnât have bothered to come.
ðð¬ð¯ð¢ ð²ðð¡ðð±ð¢ð° ð¦ð« ð¤ðð©ð«ð¬ð³ð¢ð©ð°.ð ð¬ðª She managed to suppress her mixed feelings and stayed for over half an hour. Then, she received a call and seized the opportunity to head downstairs, ready to leave.
She spoke briefly with Bryan, informing him that she was at Roderickâs place. Once she confirmed that Bryan was home, she ended the call decisively and prepared to leave.
âI want you to stay for dinner,â Roderick said, following her all the way to her car.
âThere will be plenty of opportunities for us to dine together in the future. Weâll have a meal together another time,â Eileen responded after getting into her car. She then started the engine and drove away.
Back in the room on the second floor, just after Eileen and Roderick had left, Judie vented her frustration on Denise.
âWhat did you tell Eileen?â Judie asked.
Denise shook her head vigorously in denial. âI didnât say anything.â
Judie rose from the bed and pushed Denise toward the baby. âIf you said nothing, how did Eileen find out this apartment was bought?â
âI just mentioned that she wouldnât expect us to live here. I didnât say anything about buying the apartment!â Denise replied, starting to panic.
âReally useless. Eileen is observant. She instantly figured out your schemes. Why did you say so much? If she finds out how we bought this apartment, there will be serious consequences!â In a burst of anger, Judie fiercely scolded Denise.
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