Novel 543
Chapter 424
Chapter 424 Her belly wasn’t as big as she had imagined. Sterling was on a business trip for nearly a week when Audrey received his video call. She was in the school laboratory conducting an experiment.
She was wearing a white coat, with her long black hair tied up in a high ponytail. Her small face, the size of a palm, was fair and pure, and her beautiful features were accentuated by the white coat, giving her a sense of ethereal beauty.
After the video connected, Sterling's pitch—-black narrow eyes darkened slightly, and his sexy Adam's apple moved. “Audra, it’s the first time I’ve seen you wearing a white coat.”
Audrey put down the herbs in her hand and looked at the man’s handsome and profound face, as well as his deep eyes that seemed to devour her. Her long lashes trembled slightly as she said, “Don’t look at me like that. There are other people in the laboratory! By the way, what time are you arriving at the airport?”
Sterling lifted his luxurious wristwatch and glanced at it. In a hoarse voice, he said, “It’s probably around four-thirty in the afternoon.”
Speaking, his eyebrows slightly raised, revealing a hint of a mischievous smirk, “Missed me?” Audrey glared at him angrily and retorted, “No way!”
Sterling watched Audrey in the video, her face pale and rosy, making him inexplicably want to pinch her. He leaned closer to the screen with his handsome face and said, “Audrey, give me a kiss.”
He looked as if he had just come out of a high-end meeting, still
dressed in a well-fitted three-piece suit. His blue striped tie was neatly tied, with a shimmering tie clip on top. The golden light shone from behind him, casting a warm halo around him.
The handsome face was incredibly handsome.
Unconsciously, Audrey leaned her little face closer and kissed him on the cheek through the screen. Sterling’s Adam's apple moved up and down vigorously as he lowered his head to look at himself. Damn, he really can’t take a hint.
After finishing the video with Audrey, Sterling was ready to take a cold shower when Deon knocked on the door and said, “Sir, it's time to go to the airport!”
“| went to take a shower and waited for ten minutes.”
Several executives standing behind Deon looked at him with some confusion and asked, “Assistant Zhou, does Mr. Howard have OCD?”
“Yes, so if you want to collaborate with the Howard Group, it’s best not to have any ulterior motives.”
Several executives wiped the cold sweat off their foreheads, relieved that they hadn’t secretly arranged for women to serve Mr. Howard.
| wonder what kind of woman could conquer someone as aloof and cold as him in the past.
Before Audrey left school, she went to the supermarket.
She bought a lot of vegetables and planned to cook by herself, aiming
to conquer Sterling’s stomach.
Audrey came out of the supermarket, carrying big and small bags.
She drove to Bauhinia Apartments.
After arriving at the apartment, Audrey entered the password.
When the last number was entered, the door was opened from the inside.
At the moment they saw each other, they were both stunned.
Anika wore a loose sweater and capri pants, with her long hair tied into a low ponytail, and her face devoid of makeup.
Without any bruises, her face appeared delicate and fair, her figure slender, with a hint of fragility as if she could be blown away by a gust of wind.
Audrey opened her mouth, about to say something, when she caught a glimpse of Anika’s dark gray slippers out of the corner of her eye.
This is the couple’s style that Audrey bought from Sterling before coming to Bauhinia Apartments.
There was also a pair of pink ones that belonged to her.
Anika wore Sterling’s slippers, making her feet look thin and small.
An indescribable emotion swept through Audrey's heart.
Although she knew that a pair of slippers didn’t mean anything, she still felt a little uncomfortable.
Originally, she did not have as big a belly as she had imagined.
Anika saw Audrey’s gaze fall on her slippers and she awkwardly
explained, “Ms. Watson, please don’t misunderstand, | didn’t want to stay at the hospital, Sterling let me stay here temporarily.”
“There were only two pairs of slippers in the apartment. The pink ones. should be yours, but without your permission, | felt embarrassed to wear them, so | wore Sterling's instead.”
“Sterling is like my younger brother, | hope you don’t mind.” Audrey pursed her lips, gave a faint smile, and shook her head. Maybe she was overreacting, it was just a pair of slippers, she didn’t mean anything else.
Audrey didn’t have time to say anything, and Anika immediately bent down, taking the initiative to help Audrey carry the shopping bags.
“Come in quickly!” Anika said with a light smile. Audrey nodded and walked into the apartment.
The previously deserted and impersonal apartment was adorned with several potted plants and small dolls, giving it a lively atmosphere. There was a hint of fireworks in the air. On the TV cabinet, there was a photo of Sterling and Anika from their youth.
Back then, Sterling was not as tall as Anika. His shoulders were embraced by Anika, and the young boy’s thin lips were tightly pursed, exuding an unexpected coldness and gloominess for his age.
Seeing Audrey staring at the photo, Anika sighed and said, “He never liked taking pictures since he was little, | forced him to take this one.”
Audrey nodded and said, “He didn’t love taking photos back then either.”
“Yes, but | noticed some changes in him this time when | came back.
He is not as cold as before and occasionally even smiles. Ms. Watson, | believe these changes are all thanks to you.”Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.
“| didn’t do much either, the one who helped him the most was still you, Anika.”
As Audrey finished speaking, the phone rang.
Upon seeing Sterling’s call, Audrey walked to the balcony to answer the phone.
“Audra, | met my good friend from studying abroad on the plane. He found out that Anika is in Seffolk and wants to meet her.” It seemed like he thought of something. Sterling said softly, “I had Anika stay at Bauhinia Apartments.”
Audrey raised her slender and fair fingers, gently gripping the balcony railing. Her voice, devoid of any discernible emotion, said, “| know, | came to Bauhinia Apartments, intending to cook something delicious for you.”
Sterling chuckled softly on the other end of the phone, “Then wait for me at Bauhinia Apartments, I'll take you to an even better place. tonight.”
Audrey couldn't detect anything unusual from the phone call. Sterling's attitude was open and confident, showing no signs of guilt or
nervousness. nes Audrey chuckled at herself, realizing that she had indeed been overthinking.
After Audrey finished talking to Sterling on the phone, she entered the living room. Anika brewed a cup of tea for Audrey and served her with a plate of sliced fruits.
“Ms. Watson, I’m really sorry, but due to health reasons, | didn’t go out. | only have these to offer you at home. | hope you don’t mind.”
Audrey pursed her lips and said with a faint smile, “It’s okay, Sterling is bringing some friends over later. Anika, I’ll go to the kitchen and make some food.”
Previously, Sterling wanted to give this apartment to Audrey, but she rejected it at that time.
It seems now that he should have given it to Anika.
Anika followed Audrey into the kitchen and said in a soft voice, “I’m sorry for making you cook, let me do it!” Audrey said, “Anika hasn't recovered yet, so go rest. I'll take care of the kitchen!”
Anika didn’t go out. She stood in front of the kitchen counter and took the vegetables out of the shopping bag. With a gentle expression, she said, “Sterling used to be picky. | used to make different dishes for him every day and spoiled him. Like this chicken, he liked it steamed, with the bones steamed until they could be easily chewed.”