Filed to story: A Second Chance with My Billionaire Love
“That’s… a possibility.”
“You barely meet the qualifications to be my daddy, but to be my mommy’s husband, I’ll still need to think about it and do some tests. If it works out, I’ll arrange a meeting with my mommy. If it fails, I’ll look around to pick someone else for her,” Aiden said, logically explaining Mr. Q his ideas.
Mr. Q indifferently asked, “Did your mother agree to all this nonsense?”
“What do you mean by nonsense? My mommy is a young, single woman in her prime, and it’s only natural that she finds someone. She not only agreed but even encouraged me to find someone for her. It’s just that… my mommy is very demanding!’
“Is that so? Let’s hear it, then,” Mr. Q said with great interest.
“First of all, my mommy likes tall, handsome young men. So, men below 188 centimeters, under thirty years old, and lacking good looks fail the criteria immediately.”
Aiden rubbed his chin while talking as he continued to consider Mr. Q’s eligibility.
“I’ve known you for so long, and your height and age seem fine. I just don’t know how you look. You might want to start by taking off your mask?
“Hmm…’ Mr. Q hummed with a regretful expression on his face. “It’s a pity my face is disfigured. I have a long scar, that’s why I don’t take off my mask. I’m afraid I won’t meet your mother’s requirements.”
Aiden stared at the man for a long time, a frown on his little face. He seemed conflicted for a long time before he waved his small hand and said boldly, “That’s okay. Even though Mommy likes pretty faces, I’m sure she’ll consider my opinion. I can help put a good word in if you’re good enough in other aspects. Besides… I think your features look perfect. Even with the mask on, you still look great. I’m sure you can charm my mommy into a daze.”
Mr. Q’s lips curled up, and he said with a touch of teasing, “Is your mother so superficial that she only cares about what’s on the outside?”
“Of course not!” Aiden protested while shaking his head. Then, he sighed and lamented, ‘If she did, why would she have married that jerk, Halston, in the first place? She ended up getting so badly bullied. What did he have apart from a handsome face?
“Is it possible that your mother was not only interested in his good looks but also in his great personality, talent, inner qualities, and also capabilities?”
“Come on! That’s impossible!”
There was disgust on Aiden’s face, and he looked as if he wanted to throw up as he said, “Do you not know who Halston Guajardo is? He’s famous in Beach City for being cold-blooded and having a volatile temper. As for his talent and inner qualities… I’m guessing he has none. Why then would he be so ignorant, leaving a good wife like my mommy alone and running around to mess with other women?”
“Did your mother tell you that?”
“Of course not. I secretly listened to what Aunt Leia said and checked it out. Halston was really a bad jerk who failed my mommy. If I see him, I’ll definitely beat him up for my mommy!”
Aiden’s fists were clenched tightly, and he didn’t look like he was joking.
When he learned that his father was a scumbag, he decided he would teach the useless guy a lesson and seek justice for his mother.
It was unfortunate that Aiden had been in Beach City for so long, but he hadn’t caught even a glimpse of the man!
Mr. Q calmly said, “Capabilities are also part of a charm. Since you’ve checked, you should know that Halston had robust capabilities in business. All his endeavors are very successful, and perhaps that’s what got your mother infatuated with him.”
“I agree that he’s quite capable, but Mommy is not any less good than him. They’re evenly matched. So, in conclusion, he still relied on that pretty face of his to win over Mommy! Other than having a good-looking face, he has nothing else!”
When he said that, Aiden’s brows were deeply furrowed, and he clenched his fists even tighter. There was a look of sorrow and anger on his face as he continued, “Adults say that lust reduces a person’s vigilance to ashes, so how come Mommy doesn’t understand that?!”
“Having learned from the past, I won’t let Mommy repeat the same mistake! The outside of a person is important, but the inside is even more important! I want to choose a husband for my mommy with better insides than the outside!”
Mr. Q became interested and asked, “You have a good head on those shoulders. How do you intend to choose?”
“First of all, he has to be good to my mommy and can take care of her. With that said, the first step of the test is to check if he has a good temper. He has to be able to do housework and know how to cook a good meal…”
Aiden sized Mr. Q up like a boss considering a new recruit for hire, then said in a serious manner, “Q, I see that you have a good temper. You showed up on time for your appointment in the middle of the night and played games with me with a lot of patience. Those qualities alone make you better than that jerk. Do you usually do housework?”
“Occasionally, but I can do all the chores if necessary.”
“Not bad! Not bad at all!” Aiden said and nodded in satisfaction before asking, “What about cooking? Do you know how to make any delicious dishes?”
“I don’t cook much since I usually leave it to a chef, but I can whip up a few special dishes. If I pass the assessment, I’ll cover all three meals daily for you and your mother.”
Mr. Q seemed to be interested in both the position of Aiden’s daddy and Flossie’s husband and had been actively fighting for both the entire time.
When Aiden saw this, he couldn’t help but become more serious.
“Currently, it’s all talk and no action. Why don’t you prepare some of your special dishes now, and I’ll let my mommy taste them? If she thinks they’re delicious, you pass the test. However, if she doesn’t, you’ll have to enroll in a cooking class to keep practicing. What do you think?
“No problem,” Mr. Q agreed easily, then fist-bumped Aiden to seal their alliance.
Early in the morning, Flossie woke up in a daze when the sharp sound of the doorbell rang out.
“Ugh… It’s too early for this… Who is it?!”
Flossie yawned widely as she lazily went to open the door. When the door swung open, there was a sliver of Monte Perry Kindergarten executives, led by the school director, they were dressed in formal wear, and each held a bouquet in their hands.
They bowed in unison to Flossie and shouted, ’Good morning, Miss Ellsworth! We’re sorry! Please forgive us!”
Flossie took a step back in fright.
“W-what’s going on?!”
“Miss Ellsworth, you brought your son to register at our school yesterday, and unpleasant things ensued. After I learned what happened, the staff involved were seriously dealt with, and we abolished that ridiculous rule as soon as we could. We, the teachers and students of Monte Perry Kindergarten, would like to welcome you to our school warmly! Please accept these small gifts as a small token of our apology.”
After the director finished speaking, he instructed the staff to place the beautiful and expensive gift into Flossie’s hands.
Flossie was overwhelmed and confused.
“A school rule isn’t something you can change as you please. Other parents will have something to say about it. There’s no need to apologize. It was my fault for not checking clearly before. I’ll just register at another kindergarten so you guys wont have so much trouble.”
“No, it’s fine! The school rule was wrong, and wrongs should be corrected immediately! Please forgive us and give us a chance to reform. Miss Ellsworth!”
Once the director finished speaking, he took the lead and gave a deep bow to Flossie, the other staff standing with him following suit after a beat.
“Are you sure no one forced you into doing this?”
Flossie didn’t believe that this group of high and mighty leaders would suddenly grow a conscience and abolish that ridiculous school rule!
If they had wanted to do so, they would have done so already and not wait until now.
Someone must have given them a push or a rude awakening for them to act this way.
But… Who could it have been?
“No one forced us. We all did it willingly and sincerely, and we’re here to invite your son to be a student of our school! Please, give us your consent, Miss Ellsworth!”
The school director once again bent low. Any lower, and they would be kneeling on the floor and begging.
Flossie couldn’t help but shake her head. She would eat her shoe if they weren’t forced to do this!
“Okay. I won’t make things difficult for you. My son likes your kindergarten anyway, so I’ll have him ready when the time comes. You may leave.”
The school director was immediately relieved, hurriedly wrapping up the deal. “Then, we won’t impose on your anymore. Miss Ellsworth. All our staff and students eagerly await your arrival at our kindergarten!”
No sooner after this bunch of people left, another wave of people came knocking on her door.
Excuse me, are you Flossie Ellsworth?” a young boy asked