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“Tch.” Hadley glared at him, but the corners of her mouth curved into a smile. “Stop talking nonsense. Let's go.
Ernest is waiting.”
At the entrance, Elissa shifted uncomfortably. She glanced at Ernest and said hesitantly, “I think | should go. This
is a family dinner, and I...”
“Tsk.” Ernest clicked his tongue in disapproval. “Go? Go where? Didn't you promiseyou'd stop backing
down?”
“But—"
“No buts. Hadley is your close friend. And Eric knows about us. He'll be happy for me, not angry. Just stay.
Relax.”
“Ernest.”
“Ernest!”
At that moment, Eric and Hadley walked up to the front steps. They offered Ernest a polite greeting before
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtturning toward Elissa.
Eric smiled faintly. “Miss Holland, it’s been a while.”
Elissa smiled back politely. “Hello, Mr. Scott.”
Hadley, far more at ease than Elissa, stepped forward with a warm smile and gently linked arms with her. “Let
them talk. We'll chat on our own.”
Behind them, Eric gave Ernest a knowing look and raised an eyebrow. “So, Ernest... is this official now?”
Ernest didn’t dodge the question and firmly nodded. “Yes.”
“Then let's talk inside.”
There was still tbefore dinner. Locke and Joy had disappeared into the toy room, their laughter echoing
faintly down the hall. The adults settled into the sitting area, the mood calm and casual.
Soon, Eric and Ernest began discussing Joy's schooling.
“Hadley and | were planning to enroll her in the sschool as Locke. That way, Locke could keep an eye on
her,” Eric stated.
“That makes sense,” Ernest replied, nodding. Then, he leaned forward with a serious expression and continued,
“If you want her to start next semester, you have to start the preparations now. What about Joy’s nationality?”
This was a tricky part. Joy was born in Blathe. According to local law, she held Blathe citizenship by default.
Ernest exchanged a glance with both of them, then spoke with deliberate care. “Srixby’s admissions system is
strict, especially for elite private schools like Locke's. If Joy is going to be accepted, she'll need to be officially
recognized as your daughter, Eric.”
It wasn’t just about tuition. These schools demanded more than money. They had standards, including parental
status, reputation, and financial credibility.
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