19 The Unexpected Turn of Events (2)

By the time Alex and Theo came, April and Phoebe was happily chatting and laughing. Alex could hear that the current topic was him. His mother was telling April about his childhood stories. It was the very first time that Alex had seen April laughing without reserves. She looks so carefree and her laugh was so angelic. He didn't know that he was frozen in place until his father tapped his shoulder.

"You know son, I think your mother likes April. You should bring her home often." Theo tapped his son's shoulders again and walked towards the two women.

Phoebe winked at her husband when she saw him coming. She had tasked her husband to delay Theo for a minute, enough to ask April some important questions. Seeing that Phoebe sending him a sign, his task was completed.

"Do you mind if I join you ladies?" Theo sat across of them and got himself a tea to drink.

"It would be our pleasure sir." Phoebe giggled.

Seeing the two flirt, made April blushed. April knew her parents loved each other, but they were never this vocal. It somewhat made her feel wanting that kind of relationship.

Alex sat on the chair beside April. He looked at April in his peripheral vision. He wished to see her laughing again, Its was a sound he would never get tired of hearing.

"So April, I heard about Sky. Can you tell us anything about our grandson? What's he like? Our son here is very secretive, he didn't want to rushed you guys until you two settle down." Theo sipped his tea. Though he hated his son for hiding their grandson, he didn't want Alex to looked bad in front of April.

"Uhm, He is an easy going kid. He is smart and talented. Unfortunately, I can't have a claim on those areas." April smiled sheepishly.

Phoebe chuckled and patted April's hand. "Nonsense dear, Apparently it's on your side of the genes. Our son here is indeed talented but he ain't smart at all."

Theo laughed and raised his cup. "I have to agree with that."

Alex looked like he just eaten a sour lemon. His face was unsightly. He didn't dare refute. He knew that his marriage was being targeted again. In front of his parents, he was a filial child. The only time that he disagreed with his parents was when he married Francesca. After that, His parents was aloof with him and his wife.

April looked at Alex, his head was looking up the roof. She knew that his parents was just joking with him, but she somewhat feel that there is more to it. She didn't know that it was because of Alex's marriage. April had always thought that Alex had his parents blessing.

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April ended up having dinner with the Hawthorne's along with Alex. Theo and Phoebe was a great host. Aside from chatting inside the greenhouse, Phoebe gave April a tour around the mansion. Theo and Alex decided to stay in the study to talk about business related topics.

The Hawthorne Mansion was so big, It was already almost 5 pm when they got done That's how April ended up having dinner with them. Phoebe wanted April to feel as welcome as possible, she was observing her the whole time.

Unbeknownst to Alex, She and Theo had taken the liberty to have a peek at April's Medical file. They didn't care about her background nor what happened to her, what interested them was how deep was the scar in April's mind.

Since it happened in Europe, The Hawthorne had an obligation to help the country. The Hawthorne had a royalty blood in them. Though they weren't as direct to the monarch, it was still enough to be recognized as well as their wealth. The Hawthorne could be said as the crown of business in Europe. Their ancestors had built so much empire, while the next generations added more into it. In the present, The Hawthorne's net worth was close to a 700 Billion Pounds.

The Child Traffickers in Europe is what concerned them the most. They somehow wanted to see if April knew any information about who took her. If not, at least to be able to help April get well. According to her medical files, no one was able to pry her mouth open about her nightmares and what happened to her. The first years was horrible. They did noticed the change in April's behavior when she got pregnant. They too concluded that it was something to do with Sky or was it their son?

From what they knew about the story, Their son's friend Cefei drugged him on his bachelor's party. Cefei was an enigmatic guy. Alex didn't know this but Cefei is the new heir to the Black Dragon Club. A club that can never be crossed against. Not even the Monarch dared. Only the important people in the world knows of their existence.

Alex had met Cefei during his college years. Nothing noteworthy, except that his parents insisted Alex to befriend Cefei. He always find Cefei an ordinary guy with a rich background. Cefei loves to prank people and he was the clown of their group. To the Hawthorne's, it was a connection to the Future Lord of the Black Dragon Club. Sooner or later, Alex will know and will be using this connection.

When they heard that Cefei was the cause of Alex's mishap, they believe that there was more to the story. It was too much of a coincidence for April to be the unlucky lady. Was it planned or not? All the cameras during that night was turned off and no staff that night was near Alex's room. For Cefei to be hiding right now, meant something else.

What they couldn't understand was, April's involvement in all of these. A seemingly mentally unstable person would cry out loud or physically harm herself and their son that night. Unfortunately, there wasn't any loud reports to the hotel that night and there wasn't any physical wound on their son. Theo and Phoebe can only conclude that April was drugged as well or she actually participated.

If she did, does that mean that she wanted for it to happen? Is April infatuated with their son? This is what they were leaning towards to. April's decision on raising Sky by herself was noteworthy. She didn't dare say who the father was nor ask help from Alex. Even with her mental unstableness, she was still able to raise Sky as a genius with good manners. They have heard most of this from their son.

From Alex's words, it can be seen how he praises April's deeds. Will there be a change in their Son's heart?