Contract Marriage: Let's Make It Real, Mrs. Sterling!-Chapter 216: Jensen Sterling as a Child

Gavin Sterling explained to her many times, saying that it was just youthful recklessness on his part at the time and he hadn’t expected such things to happen.

At first, Giselle Summers would have intense emotional ups and downs, even acting out like a shrew.

During that period, the appearance of the illegitimate child, coupled with various reactions during pregnancy, made Giselle quite unlike herself, even showing signs of depression.

In the education she received, the desired partner must be faithful, even at the cost of love, but unfaithfulness, let alone having children, was unacceptable.

Because she truly liked him, such an event was a devastating blow to someone as proud as Giselle.

Moreover, the fact that the two were still in contact during her pregnancy was something Giselle couldn’t accept. Later, Gavin apologized repeatedly, admitting he was wrong and promised it would never happen again, but Giselle completely ignored him.

In the end, Giselle’s mental state deteriorated more and more; she couldn’t stand herself or the environment and returned directly to the Summers Family.

Her emotions were very unstable during that time, and with the birth of the child, the situation became even more severe; she didn’t even want to see the child.

There was nothing to be done, so the Summers Family had to send the child back to the Sterling Family.

The child sent back to the Sterling Family was neglected, initially looked after by Gavin, but as the constant crying and fussing wore on him, he gradually became irritated and eventually left the child to the nanny, visiting only occasionally.

Giselle’s state persisted for many years; even when she returned to the Sterling Family, it was purely for the sake of family interests.

Her symptoms remained unstable, and although she knew it was unfair to her child, she still didn’t dare to get too close, fearful that her sudden episodes might harm the child.

The atmosphere at home was always somewhat oppressive.

Jensen Sterling grew up in this environment, with no one teaching him what emotions he should have, nor telling him what normal emotions were like.

Over time, whether due to his upbringing or other factors, Giselle noticed her son always had a cold, expressionless face.

He neither cried nor laughed, certainly never made a fuss, spoke very little, and always observed everything with cold eyes as if the word "emotion" didn’t exist in his world.

After realizing this abnormality, Giselle finally acknowledged that her issues had affected her child.

After consulting many doctors, some said it was congenital, others attributed it to family dynamics, but either way, this situation was a reality.

Afterward, Giselle gradually devoted more time and energy to her child, often staying by his side.

She gradually discovered that apart from emotional indifference, Jensen’s intelligence was extraordinarily high; he didn’t fit in, disliked staying with other children, and was solving second and third-grade problems while in kindergarten and studying middle school courses in elementary school.

This phenomenon gave Giselle a bit of comfort, thinking that emotional issues could be gradually addressed over time.

But she was wrong. As Jensen grew up, his emotional detachment became more pronounced, and they could only resort to constant psychological therapy.

Later, for a period, they noticed Jensen seemed a bit different; his expression wasn’t as cold as before, his brows and eyes softened, and he even occasionally smiled.

But when they inquired about it, those fleeting moments vanished, and his raised eyes remained indifferent, holding the world in detached regard.

At that time, Jensen was ten.

Not far from his house, a family moved in. They had a child who was still very young, fair-skinned and adorable like a little dumpling, soft and not yet able to walk. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Sometimes, when the little one stumbled while learning to walk, he really feared she’d fall and cautiously protected her.

The family saw that although he spoke little, he liked the little dumpling, and they didn’t stop him from visiting her. Occasionally, they would ask about him if they hadn’t seen him for a few days.

In those early years, Jensen really liked the little dumpling because while others feared him and stayed away, the little dumpling was different. She would giggle upon seeing him, stretch her arms out for a hug, and sometimes blow bubbles, showing no fear of him at all.

Too young to speak, despite being taught "brother" multiple times, she could only utter ambiguous words, yet Jensen was still very happy.

It was then that he experienced the emotion of happiness—a wonderful feeling, foreign yet enjoyable to him.

As time passed, the little dumpling grew older, over two years old, calling him brother, running over to hold his hand, accepting his tasty offerings, and giving him little kisses.

At that time, the family joked that Mia liked her big brother Jensen more than her own brother.

They sometimes joked that if their ages were closer, they might have grown up as childhood sweethearts, perhaps crafting a beautiful story when they were older.

Those nearly two years were the happiest in Jensen’s memory, but once when he returned from his grandfather’s house with treats, he knocked on their door only to be greeted by a stranger.

It turned out the family had moved away half a month earlier.

That day, everyone in the Sterling Family noticed the icy demeanor of the young master, not seeing him for several days afterward.

Over time, he reverted to his cold self, as if those occasional smiles and warmth were merely an illusion.

As Jensen grew older, he realized his lack of emotion was not normal. He began actively cooperating with his psychologist, gradually correcting his habits and pretending to be like a regular person.

His learning ability was exceptional, and he adeptly maintained his facade; soon, everyone believed Jensen Sterling to be someone gentle and refined.

Only his therapist and Giselle Summers knew it was all a facade, a carefully maintained illusion, and his heart remained cold.

Later, through a stroke of luck, Jensen became involved in acting. He found acting intriguing as it allowed him to experience various emotions, to laugh and cry, to savor the bittersweet; it felt real, and when immersed in it, it was as if those emotions were authentically his.

So he decisively entered the entertainment industry. Even though Gavin Sterling opposed, he was powerless, or rather, from a young age, he had always been powerless against Jensen.

Thus, Jensen entered the entertainment world, step by step, reaching the pinnacle and becoming a national icon in acting.