Contract Marriage: Abusive Love with Mr.CEO-Chapter 487 - 256: I Won’t Let Her Down (Part 2)

Marilyn blinked her pretty eyes hesitantly and looked at her mother, "Mommy, can I ask a question?"

Christine gently replied, "Of course, go ahead!"

Marilyn was conflicted as she spoke, "After Uncle Geoffrey marries Auntie, do I call Auntie ’Aunt’ or just keep calling her ’Auntie’?"

Poof...

Christine burst out laughing, "That’s what your little mind is wondering about? Of course, call her Auntie, it’s more affectionate..."

Becca felt a bit awkward and a little embarrassed.

Becca had originally planned to take a cab back to the hotel, but Christine was worried and insisted Skyler drive her, so Becca ended up taking Skyler’s car back to the hotel.

On the way back to the hotel, to avoid awkwardness, Becca broke the silence after a while and said, "I’m relieved that Marie’s illness has finally improved..."

"Mmm."

"The two designers who came with me are already urging me to discuss the design matters with ’Oversky’ as soon as possible. I think we can schedule a time to talk tomorrow."

Skyler glanced at Becca through the rearview mirror, "Do you plan to leave after the discussion?"

"Yes, when Marie has a break from school, I’ll take her to T City to play."

"T City?"

Skyler’s tone made Becca puzzled, "What’s wrong with T City?"

"Nothing, I just thought you’d say ’New York’."

Becca suddenly found herself speechless.

Skyler didn’t allow Becca to avoid the question and asked directly, "Haven’t you considered that Howard might take you back to ’New York’?"

"I haven’t thought that far ahead."

"Don’t worry, Howard won’t let you down in this lifetime."

Becca fell silent.

The car also pulled into the hotel at this moment, stopping in front of the hotel entrance.

"Thank you," Becca politely said to Skyler as she opened the door and got out of the car.

As Becca was about to walk away, Skyler suddenly grabbed her hand.

Becca’s body froze slightly and stopped in place.

Skyler held her hand tightly, but his gaze was directed at the front of the car. "Anytime you need me, just call."

Becca remained silent for a few seconds, then nodded.

Skyler still didn’t let go...

"I have to go now."

Long after Becca said this, Skyler slowly released her hand... 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Becca didn’t immediately walk away but turned calmly towards Skyler before he could drive away, saying, "I’m glad you can let go... I hope we can all have a new beginning."

Skyler didn’t look back at Becca again and drove straight away.

Once inside the hotel, Becca went directly to Mrs. Geoffrey’s room.

Mrs. Geoffrey was watching little Andy play with toys on the bed.

Seeing little Andy, all of Becca’s gloominess vanished instantly, and she happily joined him on the bed to play.

"No, little baby, you need to stack it like this to clear it..."

Becca taught little Andy how to play a block version of Tetris.

Mrs. Geoffrey watched the mother and son with delight and sighed, "It’s so good for a child to have his mother around. Becca, don’t leave Andy again."

Becca’s movement in building blocks paused for a second.

Noticing Becca’s hesitation, Mrs. Geoffrey took her hand and patted it soothingly, "Howard might have said some harsh words to you before, but they weren’t from his heart. He was just mad about you leaving him then... But now everything is clearer. If he comes looking to reconcile, don’t be stubborn and refuse, my grandson without his mother is pitiful..."

Becca lowered her head, "Has he... come back?"

"He came back to the hotel this afternoon but went out again later. He should be back soon..."

"Oh."

Seeing Becca’s forlorn expression, Mrs. Geoffrey comforted her, "Howard has a surprise for you. I initially didn’t want to tell you, fearing you’d overthink..."

"A surprise?"

"Yes, after Howard returned this afternoon, I wanted to ask him about Marie but saw Jason Wood on the phone in the hallway... Do you know who Jason was calling?"

Becca looked puzzled.

Mrs. Geoffrey cheerfully answered, "I overheard Jason mentioning something about a charity auction and saying Howard would attend and wanted the organizer to reserve the best spot for him and his lady companion..."

"A charity auction?"

"Yes, I think it’s called Christie’s..."

"Christie’s BASA charity auction?"

Mrs. Geoffrey nodded eagerly, "Yes, do you know about it?"

Of course, she knew; Christie’s is famous, and he had taken her to such charity auctions before.

Back then, he bid on a medieval pink diamond necklace for her, though that was a long time ago.

Could he be planning to use this auction to alleviate their current awkwardness?

"It seems Howard has taken you to such auctions before..."

"It was a long time ago, when I married him."

"That’s why taking you to such a charity auction now is meaningful... It shows he remembers the past; he might even plan to surprise you at the auction."

Actually, it didn’t matter if there was a surprise or not. Just taking a lady companion to such a high-profile auction was already grand and sensational, let alone bidding on invaluable jewelry for her.

That night Becca slept in Mrs. Geoffrey’s room.

Mrs. Geoffrey repeatedly asked her to sleep in the next room, but she couldn’t possibly go.

Even though she didn’t know if Howard slept next door that night, the charity auction news Mrs. Geoffrey told her stirred quite an excitement within her.

She admitted she was hopeful in her heart...

She didn’t want to dwell on the ruthless things Howard had said over the phone; she only hoped for tomorrow to be a good day.

The next day.

Little Andy’s biological clock usually had him wake up at six every morning, so Becca also woke up with him at six.

Little Andy was very attached to Howard. As soon as he finished his pacifier upon waking, he started babbling, "Daddy, daddy..."

Mrs. Geoffrey, being a savvy person, urged Becca to go next door and knock, to call someone to get up upon hearing little Andy call out.