Chapter 239

Kaitlyn lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to stop thinking about what had happened.

She wondered what Irvin really meant. Did he just think she was suitable, or did he actually have feelings for her?

Even though she had been hurt in love before, she didn't want to enter a marriage devoid of love, where life would be as stagnant as a dead pond. That was absolutely unacceptable to her.

She decided to call Christina.

Christina had just put Harper to bed and quickly stepped out onto the balcony to take the call.

"It's so late. What made you think of calling me now?"

Kaitlyn let out a long sigh. "I've been thinking about something for a long time and can't figure it out. I wanted to hear your opinion."

"Well, since you trust me so much, go ahead and tell me!" Christina said with a smile.

Kaitlyn took a deep breath.

"Irvin said we could turn our fake relationship into a real one."

Christina wasn't surprised by this and asked with a smile, "What do you think about it?"

"Me? I don't know!" Kaitlyn shook her head.

"What are you worried about?" Christina pressed on.

Kaitlyn thought for a moment before seriously saying, "Irvin said his mom likes me, so he thinks being with me would be good. But I can't accept a marriage without love."

Christina listened intently to her concerns.

After Kaitlyn finished speaking, Christina gently said, "In all your worries, you never mentioned that you don't like him, right?"

Kaitlyn was stunned for a moment, then laughed. "Christina, you really hit the nail on the head. Maybe I do like him a little."

Christina smiled warmly. "Then take it slow."

"But he's in such a hurry to get married. I'm afraid if I take it slow, I'll miss my chance. I'm so conflicted, Christina." Kaitlyn couldn't help but shout, as if trying to release all the frustration she'd been holding in.

Christina comforted her for a while until Kaitlyn finally calmed down.

"Then just take it one step at a time. I can't agree to anything too quickly. If he really wants to marry someone else, then maybe he doesn't love me enough, and this isn't the relationship I want."

Seeing her so open-minded, Christina felt relieved.

Friday at the kindergarten was full of activities, with everyone playing on various equipment.

Isaac found Harper. "Harper, Mr. Cavendish said he's taking me to the amusement park this weekend. Do you want to come?"

Harper's face lit up. "Yes, yes, I want to go." Then she lowered her head. "But I'm afraid my mom won't let me."

"Just tell her you promised me. We'll go together, okay?" Isaac invited.

Harper thought for a moment, then nodded firmly. "Okay, I'll tell my mom after school."

As soon as class was over, a flock of children burst out like little birds.

Harper spotted Christina in the crowd and ran into her arms. "Mommy."

Christina hugged her small body. "Let's go home. How do you want to spend the weekend, Harper?"

Harper's eyes sparkled, and she played coy. "Will you promise to do what I want?"

Christina patted her head. "Sure."

Harper had been waiting for this answer and straightened up. "Isaac said Mr. Cavendish is taking him to the amusement park and invited me. I agreed, so if you keep your promise, we'll go to the amusement park this weekend."

What?

Christina was stunned.

She hadn't expected Harper to be so thoughtful, but it was good that Harper could stand up for herself.

Christina was hesitant and glanced at William, who had just come to pick up Isaac. She raised her voice on purpose. "Harper, let's not talk about promises yet. Did someone put you up to this?"

"No," Harper quickly denied.

Christina was really torn.

Harper pretended to be angry. "Mommy, you said we should always keep our promises."

Hearing this, Christina sighed. "Alright, I promise."

William, who had been listening, relaxed his furrowed brow.

"Looks like you agreed. I'll come pick you up tomorrow, and we'll go together."

Christina gave him a cold look. "No need. I have my own car. We'll meet there."

With that, she turned and left with Harper.

Seeing her so resistant, William sighed.

Isaac held his hand. "Mr. Cavendish, do you like Harper's mom?"

William was taken aback and coughed to cover it up. "Kids shouldn't say such things."

"Dad says we should be honest. Mr. Cavendish, you're not being honest," Isaac said with wide eyes.

William patted his head. "Alright, I'll take you home. Tomorrow, we'll go to the amusement park."

Hearing about the trip, Isaac forgot everything else and happily bounced around.

The next morning, Harper was up early, eager for the day. Christina had no choice but to get everything ready and head out with her.

Because it was the weekend, the amusement park was crowded.

When they arrived, William and Isaac were already at the ticket gate.

The two kids immediately started playing together, bouncing around.

"Slow down, don't fall," Christina called out, hurrying to keep up.

William quickened his pace too.

In the amusement park, there was a children's zip line. Harper saw it and was immediately excited. "I want to play that."

It was about the height of an adult, with safety measures in place, so Christina wasn't worried. "Okay, you go play. Mommy will watch and cheer you on."

Harper happily got in line. Isaac, who was afraid of heights, didn't want to try it. Harper pulled him along. "Come on, let's go."

Isaac realized that if he got in line, it would leave William and Christina alone in the waiting area, giving them some time together. Reluctantly, he agreed.

With the kids in line, William turned to Christina. "Harper is really happy."

Christina's eyes never left Harper. "Kids are happy when they have something to play with. But don't do this again. If Harper wants to go out, I'll take her."

William was taken aback. "Christina, can't you stop being so resistant? We have a child together."

"So what? She's my child," Christina said coldly, looking off into the distance.