One Night Surprise Novel

Chapter 449

Chapter 449 I Bought Gifts for You Every Year

“I know that you asked Great-Aunt Alicia to let Aunt Kate take care of me because you’re scared that I would be bullied. Aunt Kate treats me very well.”

The boy’s eyes were red like a rabbit’s as he sat there in the huge office.

Courtney felt as though she was seeing the previous version of Jordan five years ago, when he always hugged her leg and was never willing to talk. However, he was now almost the same height as herself.

“Sweetheart, I’m sorry that I’m always not by your side.”

When she left Melrose City five years ago, she was too worried to let him stay here all by himself, but there was nothing she could do since he chose to stay by Alexander’s side.

Then, Alicia’s adopted daughter, Kate, had just graduated from university and was looking for a job. After she heard about Courtney’s situation, she took the initiative to apply for a job in Sunhill Enterprise. Kate applied for the job through official procedures but Alexander found out her true identity afterward, which was why she was soon arranged to be Jordan’s assistant in order to look after him.

Since then, Kate’s identity had become an open secret within the company but five years later, most of the staff members had changed, so no one knew who Jordan’s real mother was, causing many rumors.

Jordan was always grateful for Courtney and understood that everyone had their hardships, so he quickly wiped away his aggrieved tears and changed the topic.

“I know that you have your own difficulties. By the way, did Tina come back too?”

 

Courtney was now overwhelmed by feelings as she wiped her tears and hiccuped, “Yes, she’s back. I’ll see if I can take her along to meet you in two days.”

“How long are you going to stay here this time?”

to stay here for

illness, Courtney also came back to focus on her studies. Her plan was to complete her two-year internship in Melrose City Hospital, but she also needed to finish up a thesis on child psychology within the same period. However, the specific timing still depended on

Jordan delightfully breathed a sigh of relief. “Wait! I have something to

desk and took out a big shopping bag before handing it to

prepare a gift for me?” Courtney was stunned

would come back. I bought this two days ago and haven’t had the chance to bring it home yet. The rest is at home, so I’ll give them to you

knocked on the door. Turned out it

has ordered lunch in his office. He is asking if you want to have lunch

out of her seat as

into Alexander’s office by Jordan, the dining table by the window in the southeast corner was already filled with food. The home-cooked food looked appetizing, especially for someone like Courtney

came back late because I had a meeting. I heard from the secretary that something happened just

muttered, “You can always come back later so that Mommy can be bullied

who would submit to oppression, not to mention that she always held

Alexander’s words sounded particularly harsh in Jordan’s ears, so the boy growled, “Dad, if you don’t wish to eat with us, I can take Mommy outside to

feisty looks were completely different from how adorable he acted in front of Courtney

stopped the duo from arguing any further. “I wasn’t bullied because Jordan

some food

sat opposite them, so he furrowed his brows and mumbled, “You haven’t changed my

hearing that, Courtney looked at him and said, “Why

in a hurry to change your dressing. I should remind you that Mommy is here to eat with me and not be your maid.” Looking at his father, Jordan uttered casually, “Dad, if you really are in a hurry to change

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