A Heaven-sent Sweet Child Falls Asking for Hugs-Chapter 94: They Looked Just Like Father and Son
Jasper Ford carried Beanie toward the parking lot. His gentle voice was lovely, and combined with his stunning looks, many passersby couldn’t help but turn their heads, whispering, "Oh my god, he’s so handsome."
"He has such class. What a gorgeous man. And the kid is super cute, too."
"They look like father and son. They’re both so good-looking."
Passersby saw Jasper Ford holding a cute little munchkin and were incredibly envious. The buzz of their chatter gradually grew louder.
Vivian Quincy arrived at the hospital just in time to see this scene. Jasper Ford was holding a chubby little kid, a rare smile gracing his usually cold face. The sunlight fell upon them, the warm light creating a very pleasing picture. For a moment, Vivian was struck by how much Beanie resembled Jasper Ford.
They looked so, so alike...
Her breath caught in her throat. She watched from a distance, her heart pounding in shock. But Vivian quickly snapped back to her senses when she felt Jasper Ford’s gaze on her. She walked up quickly, "Mr. Ford, what are you doing here?"
She struck first.
Jasper Ford, who had been about to ask the same question, said in a deep voice, "Business."
"Isn’t this Beanie? How did he get hurt? Is it serious?" Seeing the gauze wrapped around Beanie’s forehead, Vivian couldn’t hold back and hurried forward to ask.
When Beanie saw Vivian Quincy, his large, grape-like eyes shimmered. He instinctively looked like he was about to cry, reaching out his arms to be held by her.
Jasper Ford glared, displeased, at the little guy in his arms and said in a low voice, "Be a good boy and let me hold you. Don’t move."
Beanie said to Jasper Ford in a hoarse, pitiful voice, "Uncle Ford, I want her to hold me."
"Is there something wrong with me holding you?" The man, clearly feeling rejected, retorted with a cold expression.
Beanie shook his little head. "No. I just want her."
Jasper Ford was exasperated. ’He couldn’t understand why this kid liked Vivian Quincy so much after only meeting her a few times. Was it because she had bought him snacks before?’
’Ungrateful little guy.’
Although Jasper Ford looked displeased, he didn’t refuse Beanie. Instead, he glanced at Vivian Quincy’s injured hand and asked, "Can you manage to carry him?"
"He’s big enough to walk on his own," Vivian Quincy said.
Jasper Ford’s face darkened. ’This little rascal bashed his head like that, and Vivian Quincy is actually telling him to walk by himself? Leave it to a woman to be so cruel!’
The angry man turned to leave, but to his surprise, Beanie struggled out of his arms and said, "Uncle Ford, Beanie is a big boy now. Beanie can walk by himself."
The little guy paid no heed, determined to listen to Vivian Quincy. He obediently walked between them, and when they reached the car, he refused any help and climbed in all by himself.
Seeing that he could walk and move around just fine, Vivian finally let out a sigh of relief. She asked, "Mr. Ford, is Beanie’s injury serious?"
"Just a scratch. He’ll be fine after a few days of rest." Jasper Ford’s voice was flat. He seemed about to hand her the keys to drive, but Beanie kept holding her hand and wouldn’t let go. Jasper Ford concealed the strange look in his eyes and got into the driver’s seat himself.
Beanie was very nervous, probably because of the injury on his head. He was afraid Vivian Quincy would cry if she saw it. He held her with one hand and fiddled with his pants with the other, his head bowed low, looking exactly like he’d done something wrong.
Jasper Ford, who was about to start the car, couldn’t help but laugh when he saw this. "Why are you hanging your head?"
Beanie let out a little "ah!" and peeked cautiously at Vivian Quincy. ’Mommy’s eyes are a little red... I’ve made Mommy sad again.’
"What are you afraid of? Come here." Jasper Ford could see that Beanie was afraid of Vivian Quincy, which he found very strange. ’This little rascal is usually so brazen at my house.’
Beanie shook his head and clutched Vivian Quincy’s sleeve tightly, answering Jasper Ford in a small voice, "I’ll just sit here."
Seeing that calling him over didn’t work, Jasper Ford’s face hardened. "So, you don’t want to go to Uncle’s house anymore?"
Beanie subconsciously glanced at Vivian Quincy, his eyes asking for her opinion.
Jasper Ford laughed. "Don’t tell me you want her to go back to my place with you?"
"Can we?" Beanie looked up in delighted surprise.
Vivian Quincy gently patted Beanie’s little hand and said reproachfully, "Of course not."
"Oh..." Beanie replied in a small voice, lowering his head pitifully.
Jasper Ford said, "She can."
Vivian Quincy looked up in astonishment.
Jasper Ford said, "From today on, you’ll be in charge of his daily care until his injury heals."
Vivian Quincy said, "But I’m just your assistant, Mr. Ford. Should I really be taking care of a child?"
"I’m the boss. What I say goes." Jasper Ford started the car and drove toward the company. He still had things to do and couldn’t take Beanie home right away. Jasper also didn’t want to leave the child alone with Vivian Quincy. ’I’m afraid this woman, with her ill intentions, might take this adorable little treasure and sell him.’
’After thinking it over, taking Beanie back to the company is the safest option.’
Vivian Quincy felt that what Jasper Ford was doing wasn’t right. She couldn’t help but say, "Mr. Ford, shouldn’t we be taking Beanie to his mother?"
"His mother agreed to let me look after the child for the next few days," Jasper Ford said, focused on driving.
The corner of Vivian Quincy’s mouth twitched violently. ’When did I agree to that?’
’That’s a complete lie!’
’And Anna wouldn’t be that unreliable either.’
But seeing Jasper Ford’s tense expression, she felt that if she kept talking, he might just throw her out of the car. So, she wisely shut her mouth.
When they arrived at the company, Jasper Ford parked the car. He had originally intended to take the child inside himself and leave Vivian behind, but Beanie kept clutching her hand, a small bundle trying to hide in her embrace.
Jasper Ford said coldly, "Let’s go upstairs."
"Mhm." After entering the company, it was very crowded. Vivian Quincy was afraid that little Beanie would be knocked over, so she picked him up and followed Jasper Ford into the CEO’s private elevator to the top floor.
With Jasper Ford away, the entire department was slacking off. Several people were craning their necks, chatting idly. When they saw Jasper Ford walk in, the noisy secretarial department instantly fell silent. Then, they saw Vivian Quincy behind him, and everyone was stunned.
’That child...’
’Isn’t that the child who appeared with Madam Ford a few days ago?’
’Why is Vivian Quincy holding him?’
’This woman works fast! It’s only been a few days and she’s already gotten in with the kid who hangs around Madam Ford!’
They all watched with knowing looks as the group entered the CEO’s office. It wasn’t until the door closed that the quiet surroundings erupted into noisy chatter.
"Who’s that kid? Isn’t Vivian Quincy supposed to be at work? Why is she with the child who’s always with Madam Ford?"
"Don’t tell me she’s trying to seduce the CEO by using the child?"
"That kid looks a lot like the CEO. Do you guys think he could be the CEO’s illegitimate son?"
"How can Vivian Quincy be so scheming? Seducing the CEO is one thing, but she won’t even spare a child."
"Some people should watch their mouths. Vivian Quincy hasn’t done anything wrong. What’s there to be so bitter about her just holding a child? That kid is part of the Ford Family. The CEO was tired and didn’t want to carry him, so is it so outrageous for his assistant, Vivian Quincy, to lend a hand?" One of the more neutral colleagues couldn’t stand it anymore and retorted.
Summer Jacobs said, "Who are you trying to fool with that innocent act? Don’t think I don’t know you’re just another one who wants to marry into a rich family. After five years of failing to seduce the CEO or cozy up to Wanda Quincy, now you’re pinning your hopes on Vivian Quincy? Take a good look at her—is she even worthy?"
"You’re sick," that person cursed under their breath and went back to work.
Summer Jacobs was about to get angry, but then she saw Vivian Quincy come out of the CEO’s office alone. She asked sarcastically, "Assistant Quincy, you’ve really got some moves. One trip out and you’ve already abducted the little cutie who’s always with Madam Ford. Looks like it won’t be long before you become the Ford family’s Young Madam."
