Chapter 4256

Chapter 4256

“I don’t want to be labeled a kept man in the future,” Evan said with a chuckle. “I’ll work hard so that when people talk about us, they see us as the perfect match—a talented man and a beautiful woman, a couple destined for each other.”

Evan loved to dream big, and Abby didn’t feel the need to argue. He could say whatever he wished.

After giving him a few more instructions, she left.

Evan walked her outside and offered to drive her home.

“You’re drunk, and you still want to drive?” she asked, unimpressed. “I’m not looking to die.”

Evan had no response to that. He could only watch as she got into her car and drove away.

The night passed without any further incidents.

The next day, Evan slept until the afternoon before finally waking up.

When he arrived at the Du Group to wait for Abby, he discovered she had already left for her business trip.

She had mentioned she would be leaving in a couple of days, but she had departed that morning without informing him of her destination.

For a moment, Evan felt uneasy.

However, he relaxed when he reminded himself that it was simply a business trip—she wasn’t leaving Huyoniville for good.

With Abby away, Evan decided to take his work seriously.

Meanwhile, at FC Manor in Annenburg, the elderly lady and her group received news that Jasmine had given birth.

Initially, she had planned to pack up and return to Wiltspoon immediately. However, upon learning it was a boy, she changed her mind and decided to stay until the baby’s full moon celebration.

She was quite happy to remain at FC Manor, showering little Avah with affection.

But three days later, FC Manor received unexpected visitors.

Only one of them was a genuine guest—Elora, the eldest daughter of the Ormond family from Annenburg, Province X.

When the Johnson family welcomed her, they were completely caught off guard, having no prior connection to the Ormonds.

Ormonds.

The butler approached the elderly matriarch of the Johnson family and said, “Miss Ormond wishes to meet the matriarch of the York family. Upon hearing she was here, she came right over.”

Old Lady Johnson glanced at the York family matriarch, who was cradling Avah. With a teasing smile, she remarked, “Since when have you started attracting young ladies from the Ormond family?”

The old lady chuckled in response. “Come now, Johnson, don’t make it sound that way. I’m an old woman in my eighties. Who could I possibly attract?”

Old Lady Johnson smirked. “You certainly have a way with words. Weren’t you matchmaking for your grandsons? Is Miss Ormond your latest candidate? Which boy do you have in mind for her? I should have thought of that—I still have a few single grandsons myself.”

The single men of the Johnson family thought: …We’re in trouble.

“Bring Miss Ormond in, Butler,” Old Lady Johnson instructed. “I want to see who the potential young mistress of the York family might be.”

The butler nodded and went to escort Elora inside.

Meanwhile, Old Lady Johnson reclaimed her great-granddaughter from Old Lady York and muttered, “You’ve been here long enough. Shouldn’t you head back? Isn’t Serenity about to give birth?”

Since her arrival, Old Lady York had monopolized Avah, playing with her daily as if she were her own great-grandchild.

“I’ll return next month,” Old Lady York replied. “Serenity’s due date is still a bit away.”

Old Lady Johnson scoffed. “Didn’t the Bucham family just have a baby? Shouldn’t you go back for that?”

Old Lady York waved her hand dismissively. “It’s just a boy. I’ll wait for the full moon celebration.”

Old Lady Johnson was left speechless.

She continued to gaze at Avah.