True Love Waits

Chapter 600 The Domestic Discipline

Wesley went on explaining a bit more about his associates. "Curtis is the principal of a university. Among the three of them, Damon is always idle and Carlos is always busy. That leaves you with an interesting choice. Damon is lazy too. If it is not urgent, you can call him. If it is important, call Carlos because he likes to be prompt. Even if he doesn't have time, he will have someone else help you."

"Okay, sure," Blair replied shortly. To be frank, it didn't matter who, among the three of them, was there for her. She only wanted Wesley's help.

Since wherever Wesley needed to be was urgent and he had to get back to base as soon as possible, he stopped the car in front of their apartment building and nodded at Blair. After watching her walk inside, he turned his car around and drove away.

It had been such a brief meeting...

In A Country

Baldwin waited ten-odd days before he went to Keith to talk about Niles. His initial plan to see Keith the day after he and Cecelia had talked had been waylaid by unforeseen circumstances. Out of the blue, one of Keith's comrades-in-arms had passed away; Keith had gone to the man's hometown to attend the funeral.

The man had been a good friend to him, so when Keith came back, he was very sad. For the next few days, he had been moody and down.

One day, while they were having dinner, Cecelia brought up Niles. When his name was mentioned, it reminded Baldwin of what had happened between Blair and Niles, so he remarked to Keith, "Dad, Niles seems to have been rather quiet lately."

Keith was busy piling some food onto his plate. When he heard that, he paused and turned to Baldwin. "Isn't that normal for him?" The old man was under the impression that Niles might be still overjoyed with the property ownership certificate.

"No, it isn't. He doesn't like Blair, and Blair doesn't like him. But Cecelia made a mistake and tried to force the two of them together. In fact, she even scolded him unfairly. But what's surprising is that as far as I know, he hasn't been sad at all lately. Instead, he has been in quite a good mood. That's what I find strange," Baldwin explained. He hadn't exactly meant "quiet" in the literal sense.

Keith put down his chopsticks and asked him calmly, "What did you say? Repeat your second sentence."

Baldwin was confused. "What? Which sentence? The one about Niles not liking Blair?"

"Yes," Keith responded flatly.

Baldwin and Cecelia exchanged puzzled glances. Baldwin then explained what he had meant. "Cecelia and I talked about Niles and Blair and concluded that they didn't like each other. But we have a feeling that Blair and Wesley like each other." Since Wesley had never expressed his feelings, Baldwin and Cecelia were not sure about their guess. But they had a pretty good idea about the nature of their son. "How did you come to that conclusion?" Keith wondered.

a present for anyone except Megan? Even for her, he only buys them on her birthdays!" Keith's hand on the table shook a little. "I know Wesley. Indeed he hardly buys gifts

call him right

can't wait. Call him now,"

today. "Niles, where are you?" Baldwin asked on the phone. He had a feeling

at school. What's up?" Niles sounded upbeat. Everyone at the dining table could hear his cheerful voice clearly,

"Perfect. Come home now."

matter? Is everything all right?"

Keith, who had stopped eating to listen to the conversation on the phone. "Your grandpa misses

Niles was a

He's been really sad the last few days, and I think if you come back, you can talk to him and cheer him up." Baldwin felt a bit bad lying to

finish my classes." The property ownership certificate had made Niles' day. He was so happy

the phone.

a car brake pierced the serenity in the air after about an hour. Niles got out of the car, whistling a peaceful

the living room, only Cecelia was there. "Son, you are back," she said in her usual tone, with no betrayal in her voice, though it was taking quite a toll

Mom. It's good to see you! Are you happy to see me?" Niles pecked her on the cheek. He really

amused. "Okay. Now go upstairs. Your grandpa is

jogged towards the

the study," she called out behind

the stairs, still

of sight, Cecelia took her handbag and left the house. She couldn't bear to watch what was to follow and what was more, she knew Keith very well. If anyone tried to put in a good word for Niles, he would punish

would overwhelm

regard, Baldwin didn't have any problems. He was firmer and more composed than his wife. Even if he had to listen to his son beg pitifully in front

like the silence before a storm. Oblivious of the upcoming danger, Niles pushed open the door to the study with a beaming

so much!"

demanded in a harsh voice that