AN UNEXPECTED GROOM

Deborah could only swallow the words hanging on the tip of her tongue. Instead she said:

– He just stopped crying. He seemed to be a little better now.

Sebastien followed her into Mathis’ room. The room was cozy and meticulously decorated. An orange floor lamp lit the room.

Mathis was lying on the bed and tears were still clinging to his eyelashes. His face was red. Obviously he had been crying for a long time. When he heard the sound of the door opening, he opened his eyes and saw Sebastian. He immediately shouted in an annoyed tone:

– Dad !

He raised his hands, wanting to be hugged.

Sebastian didn’t move for a long time before leaning down and picking up Mathis. Then he placed his warm hand against his forehead. Mathis’ forehead was even hotter than his palm.

– He still has a fever.

Deborah nodded slightly.

– I tried to lower his temperature, but it didn’t work.

It was late at night and she was a single mother caring for a sick and crying child. She looked exhausted.

Enzo leaned against the door frame. His eyes scanned the room while his face remained expressionless.

– Let’s go to the hospital.

Sebastien was not a doctor; he couldn’t treat Mathis. The simplest and most effective method was to go to the hospital.

– Okay, I’m going to prepare my things.

Sebastien carried Mathis downstairs while Deborah held her bag and followed him.

Enzo’s hands were free as he followed them, looking like a passerby.

After Sebastien carried Mathis into the car, Deborah was about to get into the car when Enzo reached out and grabbed her slender arm. He said :

– Isn’t my car beautiful? Why are you sneaking into his car?

Deborah turned to look at Enzo with a complicated expression. When she saw his flashy sports car, her expression became even more complicated. She said :

– I have to take care of Mu…

He didn’t wait for Deborah to finish her sentence before dragging her to her car. She was clearly reluctant and didn’t want to get in the car. However, he pushed her inside before putting the seat belt on her. Then he lowered his head before saying in a low, mocking voice:

– There is a difference between men and women. It’s inappropriate for you to be riding with a married man this late at night, isn’t it?

Deborah looked at Enzo’s beautiful face lit by the moonlight. His piercing eyes seemed to be able to see through people’s hearts. For some reason his heart skipped a beat. Then, she looked at the low-profile car on the side that had already driven away. With that, her hand that was pushing against the door was removed before she clenched it tightly into fists.

Enzo sneered disdainfully. He walked to the other side of the car. After fastening his seat belt, he followed Sebastien’s car.

…

Mathis was diagnosed with an acute respiratory infection and needed an IV.

Deborah held him in the room before asking the nurse to insert the needle.Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.

No child liked needles and medicine, and Mathis was no different. He struggled in his mother’s arms and continued to cry.

Sebastien said in a deep voice:

– Boys shouldn’t cry so easily. Sit quietly so the nurse can insert the needle!

Hearing Sebastien’s icy voice, Mathis immediately stopped struggling. However, tears were still streaming down his face as he looked at Sebastian pitifully.

The nurse seized the opportunity and skillfully inserted the needle. After giving some instructions, she got up and left.

Mathis was still sniffling. He cried out in tears:

– Dad…

– Dad? Which dad? Who is your father? Enzo said angrily:

-How many times have I said it? He’s not your dad. If you feel like you’re lacking fatherly love, you can call me dad! I’ll make you feel what fatherly love feels like!

Deborah frowned slightly.

– You can’t say stupid things in front of Mumu?

– No!

Enzo replied without hesitation:

-Why don’t you stop this little bastard from recognizing the bad father? Do you think my Roxane is nice and easy to intimidate? She still has her family!

He would do anything for Roxane.

Deborah couldn’t argue with Enzo in front of Mathis, so she only pursed her lips and remained silent.

He turned to Sebastien and asked:

– What are you waiting for? Go back and accompany your wife. If you want to be a father so bad, go back and have a baby with your wife.

Sebastien did not respond to Enzo. Instead, he looked at Mathis and Deborah saying:

– Roxane is still outside. I’m going to take her. Enzo will send you back later.

– Dad…

– Sebastien…

Deborah and Mathis shouted in unison. It was obvious they didn’t want him to leave, much less stay with Enzo. After all, when Enzo spoke, he could anger a living person to death and anger a dead person to life.

Sebastien looked at Mathis and only said:

– Be obedient.

As for Deborah, there was no need to tell her anything.

Deborah could only watch him leave.

Mathis, who was in his mother’s arms, sniffled with tears in his eyes. However, he listened to Sebastien and didn’t make a fuss.

Enzo’s legs became sore from standing for a long time. He moved to the side and sat down. His legs were stretched out and his posture was lazy as he said:

– Stop looking. Even if you watch, I won’t be yours.

“You’re dreaming if you think you can have the eldest son of the Alvarez family!”

Deborah hugged Mathis and said nothing. However, his gaze was cold.

Maybe Mathis had been crying for a long time. Coupled with the medication, he fell asleep very quickly in Deborah’s arms.

She had been wearing it for a long time and her arms were hurting. She wanted to change positions but was afraid of waking him. In the end, she could only endure the pain. This is what she must have experienced over the years; it had always been like that. She was a single mother, and only she knew the pain in her heart. During those sleepless nights, she had hugged Mathis and cried so many tears that she lost count.

At this moment, Enzo, who was playing with his phone, saw the frown on Deborah’s face. After a moment of silence, he put his phone away and said softly:

– Give it to me.

She was surprised when she heard these words.

Enzo acted as if he didn’t see her reaction as he reached out to carry the little boy. He had never carried a child before so his movements were a little awkward.

“Be careful of the needles,” Deborah reminded him in a low voice.

Mathis didn’t wake up. He only muttered twice as he leaned against Enzo and continued to sleep.

Deborah draped the coat she had brought over Mathis’ body before stretching her stiff arms and studying the handsome young man beside her. At the end, she thanked him. His voice was soft, and it was so soft that it was almost inaudible.

Enzo tilted his head and gave her a sidelong glance.

– Please.

The duo did not speak again. With that, an awkward silence settled over the room. After all, they didn’t know each other. Besides, he didn’t like her. There really wasn’t anything to talk about.

After a long period of silence, Enzo looked up at the bottle of infusion that was about to run out. Then, he suddenly asked:

– What do you think of me?

Deborah was slightly stunned. She looked at him in confusion.

Enzo turned to look at her and asked calmly:

-You just want to find a father for this little bastard, don’t you?

He continued to say:

-Don’t you think I’m a better choice than destroying someone else’s family? Although I am not as rich as Sebastian, my current income is more than enough to support the mother and your son… I am also more handsome than old Flores. If you can’t stand it, I know a lot of tricks too…

Slap!

Before Enzo could finish speaking, Deborah had already slapped him.