The little girl spread her hands in self-admiration.

"Right, right, right, you’re the most perfect." Ye Lu and Ye Yuan both rolled their eyes.

Jun, the Third Young Master picking things from the buffet, looked back at the three of them arguing cheerfully, feeling a warmth in his heart.

"Sir, that’s your wife and child, right? What a lovely and affectionate family you have. I’m so envious," the server next to him remarked as he packed him some ice cream dessert.

"Mmm." He couldn’t help but smile, not denying it, "Two desserts will be fine. Pack me that soup."

Jun, the Third Young Master pointed to a nourishing soup, thinking that she should not eat cold desserts.

The server immediately packed it for him and laughed, "This nourishing soup is good for women’s health. It’s especially suitable for pregnant women. Sir, your wife is pregnant, right? I think she’s a few months along. Congratulations on having both a son and a daughter and getting a new baby soon!"

An innocent comment from the server brought Jun, the Third Young Master, back to reality. His heart, as if struck by something, trembled deeply and unexpectedly.

A son and a daughter and another baby on the way?

None of them were his. How he wished the server’s words were true, but the delightful warmth he imagined was nothing but wishful thinking.

She wasn’t his wife, and they were her children with someone else. That was the raw, stark reality.

"Thank you." Jun, the Third Young Master, laughed self-mockingly, carrying the food back to the table.

As soon as he returned, the atmosphere instantly cooled. Neither Ye Lu nor Ye Yuan spoke, and the harmonious, happy atmosphere from earlier was suddenly shattered.

Mocking himself even further, Jun concluded that he was truly an unwelcome bastard.

Always there to ruin the mood.

...

After playing all afternoon, they finally left the amusement park.

"Why don’t we go on a cruise tonight? I know there’s a big cruise ship heading out to sea. Tomorrow is Christmas, and it’s Christmas Eve tonight.

I heard there’s going to be a meteor shower. It should be beautiful," Ye Yiyi suggested persistently.

Ye Lu didn’t have much interest in western holidays, but she didn’t want to spoil it for her daughter. If she could spend the evening with her daughter, she would love to go.

Her eyes inevitably looked at Jun. He had been looking gloomy since dinner, with a very aloof expression. She was really worried that he wouldn’t agree.

"Third Young Master, would it be okay? The kids really want to celebrate the festival. I’ll make sure to send her back on time tomorrow," Ye Lu asked.

"Whatever you want!" Jun said, opening the car door and getting in. It was clear from her tone that he was not included in their plans.

"Get in the car." Ye Lu, beaming with joy, hustled the two treasures into the car.

Seeing her undisguised happiness in the rearview mirror, he felt a pang in his heart. Right, he would certainly ruin the happy family reunion atmosphere, she probably wished he would disappear right away! 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

If not for his power, she wouldn’t have wanted to see him today at all.

After driving them to the port, he got out of the car, and immediately a staff member came down from the ship to hand them cruise tickets, warmly welcoming them aboard.

"What a grand and luxurious cruise ship." Ye Yiyi was excited. This cruise ship could accommodate thousands of people, and she had heard it was lots of fun.

"Get them on board!" Jun indifferently ordered the crew. He had already asked Feiyu to arrange everything and had the captain take good care of the three of them.

Then, he opened the car door, sat in the driver’s seat, and prepared to start the car and leave.

"Dad, aren’t you coming with us?" Ye Yiyi asked, leaning out of the car window with a surprised expression.

"I have things to attend to. Besides..." Jun glanced at Ye Lu, his voice tinged with sarcasm, "I’m afraid if I go, your mommy would mind."