Chapter 4, The Strange Nanny
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Chapter 4, The Strange Nanny
However, she didn't dare to ask too much. Although Gordon MacArthur no longer rejected her, there was still a sense of wariness.
After playing with Gordon MacArthur for several hours, it wasn't until Uncle Zhang came to call them for dinner that the two reluctantly headed back.
In a corner of the hotel lobby, by the window,
Nicola Duncan, with her chestnut-colored curly hair swept to one side, had a faint smile on her face, and her eyes were captivating.
Channing MacArthur, dressed in a deep gray suit, looked exceptionally handsome. The two seemed to be discussing something pleasant, and their moods appeared to be quite good.
"Ahhh... Gordon MacArthur, how could you fill the seashell with water? My clothes are all wet now...!" Shen Bei's scream drew both of their gazes to the window.
They saw Shen Bei bowing her head, wringing out her shirt in front of her. As she pulled at it, her flat abdomen became slightly visible. After twisting it a few times, she let go and tugged at her shirt, revealing her full figure more clearly due to the wet fabric.
The men passing by couldn't help but cast appreciative glances at her.
Nicola Duncan took a sip of coffee, noting that the nanny had an excellent figure. If not for her face, she would have suspected that this woman was here for Channing MacArthur.
She subconsciously glanced at Channing MacArthur and found that he had already averted his gaze, showing no expression. Her heart sank a bit, chiding herself for overthinking. With his status and looks, what kind of women wouldn't be after him?
"Auntie, did I tell you to pour water on yourself?" Gordon MacArthur retorted coldly, mocking her intelligence.
"Gordon MacArthur, are you saying you didn't do it on purpose?" She was sure he had asked her to listen to the sound of the seashell, which is why she turned it upside down. Such a young boy, yet so cunning, unlike her.
Gordon MacArthur ignored her, his face expressionless, but a slight smile played at the corners of his lips.
"Xiaoxi seems to like the nanny quite a bit..."
Nicola Duncan watched their interaction, stirring her coffee with a small spoon. That child had never interacted with her like that, no matter how well she behaved. Thinking about this, she felt a pang of sadness.
The two had gone up from the elevator on the other side, so they hadn't noticed Channing MacArthur and Nicola Duncan.
Channing MacArthur didn't respond to her. He stood up, picked up his coat from the chair, and draped it over Nicola Duncan's shoulders. "Let's go, it's time for dinner. You must be hungry."
In the room, after changing Gordon MacArthur's clothes, Shen Bei went to the bathroom to change and freshen up.
When she came out, Gordon MacArthur was holding her phone, tapping on it. She walked over and snatched it away.
"Don't touch my things without permission."
Gordon MacArthur, unfazed by her words, asked, "Auntie, my dad is actually a pretty nice guy. Why don't you consider liking him?"
Shen Bei placed the phone aside, took a hairdryer from the bedside drawer, and started drying Gordon MacArthur's hair.
"Like him? Haha, your dad is the top-tier among high-wealthy-handsome men. Someone like me can't afford to love him!"
Her heart ached as she spoke. Would she ever find love in this lifetime?
Putting down the hairdryer, she hugged Gordon MacArthur. "From now on, will you be Auntie's child, okay?"
Gordon MacArthur frowned. "You? Could you even give birth to a son as smart as me?"
Though his tone was sarcastic, he nestled closer into her embrace.
Channing MacArthur, who had just returned to pick up some items, heard this conversation as he passed by their room. His brows furrowed. Can't afford to love? Make Gordon MacArthur her child?
This nanny's behavior seemed a bit strange.
Suddenly, "Haha... Gordon MacArthur, stop, haha..." A woman's laughter came from inside, followed shortly by a young boy's voice, "Haha... haha..."
"Do you dare to ambush me again?"
"Haha... No... haha, I won't anymore... haha..."
Then, the sounds of their playful banter continued. From the sound, it was clear that the little rascal was very happy, happier than he had ever seen him.
His thoughts drifted back to five years ago when the old man suddenly brought the boy to him, claiming he was his son. He knew he could never have fathered a child outside, but the DNA test results left him no room to argue.
What made it worse was that after leaving the boy with him, the old couple retired abroad.
Despite his efforts, he couldn't get any information from the old couple. He had also spent a lot of time investigating, but it was clear that the old man had covered his tracks well, leaving nothing to be found.
So, to this day, he truly didn't know the story behind the child, making it difficult for him to know how to be a father.
All these years, he knew he wasn't happy, but he was helpless.
"Come here!" He dialed Liu Xu's number.
Liu Xu was always reliable, so Channing MacArthur had never inquired about Shen Bei before.
"Do you have any idea? I just got her into the room, and you're calling. You're abstaining, but you're ruining it for others..."
Liu Xu loosened his tie, clearly frustrated.
Channing MacArthur ignored his complaint. "Tell me about the new nanny."
Liu Xu was taken aback but answered truthfully, "27 years old, both parents deceased, unmarried, no children..."
"Single? Working as a nanny?" Channing MacArthur frowned, interrupting him.
"I thought about that too. Do you think she might be interested in you? So..."
Liu Xu turned around, feigning surprise, only to be hit in the face with a pen.
"Hey, take it easy! I still need this face to marry and have kids!"
Actually, Liu Xu was quite handsome, but he was overshadowed by Channing MacArthur.
"Your charm works on everyone, young and old. Alright, stop glaring. I was just saying."
He adjusted his posture and continued, "Actually, don't overthink it. I asked her. She said her father died when she was young, and right after she graduated high school, her mother was diagnosed with cancer. She took care of her mother and never went to college. Her mother passed away recently, and she's alone, with no special skills. She's not particularly attractive, but she loves children. I found her honest, and her background is clean, so I brought her here."
Liu Xu, now serious, explained carefully. He had verified this information afterward.
Channing MacArthur shifted his gaze back to the door. Was he being too paranoid? "Alright, keep an eye on her."
27 years old, the same age? He thought she was in her mid-thirties.
Seeing him lost in thought, Liu Xu poured himself a glass of red wine, took a sip, and continued, "Why are you investigating her? Did she really make a move on you?"
Then, he gasped, covering his mouth, "Or, are you interested in her?"
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