Chapter 148 He's Back (Part One)

"What uncle?" Looking straight into Elissa's eyes, Mary asked.

"I took the elevator with a handsome uncle," said Elissa, a lovely smile making its way to her mouth. "In fact, he pressed the elevator button for me! I offered him money, but he refused to take it," she added.

"What's this Elissa? Who told you to use money?" Mary asked, wondering what had gotten into her little girl.

"Brother! He told me adults expect money for everything they do."

Mary didn't know how to react to this. Realizing it was no use talking to her, she turned around and looked at her driver, Robert. "Do you have any idea about this uncle Elissa is talking about?" she asked.

"I honestly have no idea," Robert said as he scratched his head. "Could you at least attempt to describe him?" Mary asked earnestly. After giving her request a thought, he said, "That man was tall and handsome. From his outfit, I could tell he was quite rich. But there was something frightening about his eyes. When I saw him, he had Elissa in his arms."

The more she heard, the more suspicious she became. From the description, it sounded like this so-called uncle was William. 'No, it can't be,' Mary thought, trying to put her mind at ease.

As if an important piece of information had occurred to him, Robert said, "Oh, right! He bore an uncanny resemblance to Alick!"

Hearing this, Mary felt like she had been struck by a thunderbolt. Her courage began to waver.

In an instant, her face turned pale.

Once again, her gaze fell on her daughter.

"Elissa,

s of fun," she exclaimed, pleased with his answer. An idea popped into her mind. She looked at Lucas and requested, "Will you sleep with me tonight?"

"Sure," Lucas said with a snicker, "I'll sleep with the three of you, okay? We will have lots of fun in bed."

"Will you?" Elissa clapped her hands happily and turned to Mary. "Mommy, will you allow Daddy Lucas to sleep with us tonight?"

"What's wrong with you? You're spoiling the kids!" said Mary, directing her angry scowl at Lucas.

"Ha-ha-ha!" He laughed to tears.

"Jokes aside, why have you returned so soon?" she questioned, motioning him to sit down.

"Now that's a long story," Lucas said, leaning against the sofa.

"Let me guess, your father set up a blind date for you again." Mary raised her eyebrows, quite certain her suspicion was right.

"How did you know?" Lucas widened his eyes in disbelief.

"Well, it doesn't take a genius to guess it." As Mary poured him a glass of water, she went on, "You're in your thirties and you have spent the past four years in the U.S. From what I know, your father has always been behind you, setting you up on blind dates. I am pretty sure you have seen all the pretty girls in the Chinese American community."

"But the thing is, I'm not interested in any of them," he replied honestly.

"What do you mean? Are you interested in western girls then?" Without waiting for his response, she continued, "If that's the case, I suggest you speak to your father. I am pretty sure he will arrange things the way you like."