Chapter 3

　　"Shut up." A man said in a mad tone.

　　Everyone looked over. It was Derek, Rose's fiance.

　　Derek was tall and handsome. As the heir of the Scott family, he looked powerful and deterring.

　　He frowned in disgust at this farce. Although he didn't like Rose, he hated it more when people were making a scene.

　　Emily watched as Derek walked up to her. She looked straight into his eyes, feeling that he was somehow familiar.

　　Derek's face darkened. He hated people staring at him, especially women.

　　"If you are not here for the engagement party, please leave," Derek said impatiently.

　　"As the head of the Hopkinson family, I must be present when the will is being read. Mr. Scott, you can't ask me to leave." Emily knew that Derek was Rose's fiance and would take her side.

　　The Scott family was powerful, especially after Derek became the head of the family. Emily knew very well that she could not fight against the two families at the same time. However, Rose killed her babies, and Emily couldn't suppress her anger.

　　Moreover, Bennett's sudden death also made Emily suspicious.

　　At this time, Rose stood up crying. Her expensive dress and jewelry were covered with cream. Today was supposed to be a wonderful day, yet because of Emily, it became the worst day of her life.

　　"Derek, you are my fiance. You've got to protect me and ask Emily to leave," Rose shouted in despair.

　　Derek did not look at Rose. He turned to Laura and said, "Mrs. Hopkinson, please take Rose back first."

　　"No, I don't want to go. Emily, you bitch!" Rose roared.

　　She rushed over but Emily dodged her.

　　There was a champagne fountain behind Emily. Rose lost control and crashed into it.

　　A little boy stood beside it.

　　"Oh no!"

　　Someone screamed, and the women closed their eyes in fright.

　　Emily dashed to the little boy. She pulled him into her arms while the champagne glasses fell on her back.

　　Emily ignored the pain. She checked the little boy and found that he was not injured. Then, she felt relieved.

　　"Aaron, are you alright?" Ian ran over on his short legs. He looked at Aaron and then said to Emily, "My name is Ian. Thank you for saving Aaron. He is my brother."

　　Emily looked at Ian and felt that he and Chris looked alike.

　　Aaron moved while staying in her arms, so Emily looked down at him.

　　Aaron hugged Emily tightly, clutching her clothes. He seemed to like Emily very much.

　　"Aaron, let go of her," Derek said as he walked over to Emily.

　　Aaron did not respond.

　　At this time, Rose had just gotten up from the table. She reached out and grabbed Aaron's shoulder. She screamed, "Aaron, I'm your mother. You're not allowed to hug her."

　　"Stop! You will hurt him," Emily shouted anxiously.

　　Aaron set his teeth like an enraged young wolf. He turned and bit Rose's hand. Rose uttered a sharper shriek.

　　She let go of her grip, then Aaron went back into Emily's arms.

　　Everyone was shocked. Why did Aaron like Emily so much?

　　Rose glared at Emily. Everything messed up after Emily came back.

　　She was Aaron and Ian's mother, yet they preferred Emily. Was it because Emily was their biological mother?

　　Ian was also surprised.

　　Aaron had autism, and he hated people touching him. Except for Ian and Derek, Aaron wouldn't let anyone touch him.

　　However, he hugged Emily.

　　Ian was a little jealous, though he didn't want to admit it.

　　Laura walked out of the crowd and helped Rose up. Laura rubbed her hand comfortingly.

　　"Emily, I don't know where you have been for all these years, nor do I know why you ruined the engagement party the moment you came back. However, I am still very grateful because you saved Rose and Derek's son." Laura emphasized the last sentence.

　　Then Laura said to Derek, "I'll take Rose back first. I need to clean her wounds."

　　Then Laura took Rose away. Kevin and Ash followed behind.

　　"Aaron, let the doctor check on you," said Derek as his gaze fell on Emily again.

　　Emily wanted to leave too since she had completed her mission. Rose wouldn't be able to inherit the family property now.

　　Aaron was still in her arms and did want her to leave. She smiled. Although he was Rose's son, she liked him.

　　She took out a lollipop from her handbag, removed the wrapper, and handed it to Aaron. "Aaron, everything is OK now. I need to go now, okay?"

　　Aaron raised his head. His face was red, and he looked a little embarrassed.

　　"Alright." His eyes were fixed on Emily as if he was afraid that she would disappear.

　　Ian was jealous. He was with Aaron every day, and it was the first time he had heard Aaron speak, yet Aaron was speaking to a strange woman.

　　Ian watched Emily gently rubbing Aaron's head, and hoped she would rub his head too.

　　"Hello, Ian. This lollipop is for you."

　　Ian's gaze was so intense that Emily couldn't ignore it. She took out another lollipop and gave it to Ian.

　　Ian smiled as he licked it.

　　Emily couldn't help laughing.

　　Though Aaron and Ian were adorable, she didn't want to get too close to them. After all, they were Rose's children.

　　She looked at Aaron in her arms. "Aaron, I'm going home now. Go home with Derek, okay?"

　　Ian was enjoying the lollipop. He walked over to pull Aaron's hand, yet Aaron grasped Emily's hand and refused to let go of her.

　　Aaron looked at Emily and pleaded, "Come home with me."

　　Everyone looked at Emily in shock, as if she spelled magic on the boys.

　　Emily found Aaron very lovely. She couldn't help but kiss his cheek and say, "You and Ian go back with Derek first. I'll come to visit you after I'm done with my issues, alright?"

　　Aaron nodded and loosened his grip. Everyone could see that he was reluctant.

　　When Ian pulled him away, Aaron kept looking back at Emily.

　　Derek looked at Aaron and raised his eyebrows. Aaron's attitude toward Emily made Derek a little jealous.

　　"The engagement party is over. Thank you all for coming."

　　After Derek finished speaking, people said goodbye and left.

　　In the end, only Emily was left in the hall.

　　Before leaving, she straightened her dress so that she would not look too bad.