<b>Chapter </b><b>189 </b>
So she proposed man
(with a hint of real feeling. Hebted-
So Cloe made her final
If there was no child, she’d let go. But then came Maisie,
When Aria heard all this, she was both amazed and helpless. “You’re brawer than i thought.”
Cloe shrugged. “don’t regret it,”
Aria nodded, “How could you? Look at her Maisie’s adorable
Cloe lowered her voice, “It really was my fault, so don’t go beating him up, okay?”
Aria gave a half smile. “Do look like someone who’d lose own nothing?”
The two women exchanged a quietugh.
The <b>rain </b>eased, and the tension in the room finally broke,
Emma took the initiative, turning to Maisie. “Hollo, Maisie<b>, </b>I’m Emma–you can call me Grandma.”
Maisie blinked. “But isn’t a grandma supposed to be Mommy’s mom? Are you my mom’s mom?”
Emmaughed. “Not <b>yet</b>, but it’s just a name. Don’t worry about it.”
<b>Maisie </b>nodded. “Okay–Grandma.<b>” </b>
James raised his hand. “And I’m Grandpa!”
“Grandpa Maisie chirped, then nced at Owen. “And who’s that handsome guy who keeps sneaking pooks at Aria? Is he her boyfriend<b>?</b>”
Suddenly, all eyes turned to Owen–including Aria’s. He didn’t have time to look away. Their eyes mot. Silence foll
Emma’s eyes went wide. Was Owen finally interested in someone?
Others might not see it, but <b>A </b>realized Owen was watching to make sure she didn’t punch Kim
Kim stood quietly in the corner, gare flickering between Cloe and Maisie
He kept reying the day Cloe left the way she’d gone out of her way to seduce him, ignoring her own exhaustion, almost desperate to get pregnant.
If she wanted to use the child to force marriage, why run away? Cloe avoided his <b>eyes</b>, sighing inwardly.
When she first learned <b>she </b>was pregnant, her grandfather had cancer, and Mandino City had the best doctors. <b>She </b>had to stay.
The medical bills were crushing so she started Amour Bistro
By the time the restaurant was thriving her grandfather had passed.
When she first ran into Kim, she’d gone out of her way to imitate him, hoping he’d nevere to Amour
<b>She </b>knew he owned Yen <b>Club </b>and deliberately avoided him, splurging on male hosts to keep him away:
She thought maybe, it she pissed him off enough, he’d lose interest. But it didn’t work,
Owen smiled and said, “You can call me Uncle.”
H
Maisie asked, wide–eyed, “I call you Uncle, does that mean I can’t take you as Aria’s husband?”
Owen hesitated, speechless.
Emma <b>quickly </b>stepped in. “You can if Owen’s lucky enough!”
Aris rolled her eyes–Enima was already trying to y matchmaker
Kim broke in, “Today’s Maisie’s birthday. Since everyone’s here, why not stay and celebrate?”
The paternity test wasn’t even back, but Kim already epted Maisie as his daughter
Emma looked at them hopefully. “What do you say?”
Maisie shook her head. “We’re not close yet. I want to celebrate with Mommy and Aria
Emma smiled. “Of course, sweetheart. Whatever you wantTM
As the three were leaving, Kim moved to follow, but Emma <b>stopped </b>him. “Owen, you go–walk them out and celebrate with Marie. You live across <b>the </b>hall from Aria anyway, right? Keep thempany on the way.”
Owen nodded and followed along.
Kim looked confused. “Mom, that’s my daughter. Why are you sending him?”
Emma grinned. “You <b>sure </b>are chatty today! Ask yourself: do you just want a daughter, or do you want a wile and child?”
As Oven caught up, Aria said, “I drove here, no need to walk us our
Owen replied, “I promised my mom I’d help <b>Maisie </b>celebrate. I can’t go against her wishes.”
He looked at Maisie. “Maisie, is it okay if I join you?”
<b>Maisie</b>, who loved handsome guys, grinned. “Of course!”
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