The CEO Gets What He Wants

Chapter 521

Chapter 521 Trouble Approaching

It was rare for Avery to see Cayden looking embarrassed, so she could not help but tease him, “I always assumed you were a top student kind of person since you were little, but I didn't expect...”

Her gaze shifted to the “test paper” with a disastrous score in her hand.

The two children also eyed their handsome father in unison, covering their mouths to hide their smiles.

Indeed, they had never seen such a low test score.

When they were in kindergarten, even their classmates who performed poorly on their tests had double-digit scores. Scores in the single digits were very uncommon.

“Zach and I both got perfect scores on our tests last week, Daddy! We have always received full marks on all of our tests!” Rory chewed a sweet gummy as she glanced at her father smugly.

“Daddy, I heard from Mommy that you have a doctorate from Horington University. Why are your grades so low? This essay, in particular, is blank...” Zachary pointed at Cayden's old essay test paper and gave his father a meaningful look as he clicked his tongue.

“That's because you have never seen my actual accomplishments. My grades were always the highest in the school throughout high school, university, and my doctorate. Nobody could ever beat me. It was especially so when I was studying for my doctorate. The projects and teams I led drew admiration from my doctoral supervisor.” Cayden snatched the test paper from his son's grasp and told them about his academic achievements.

He was a little annoyed. Why did I keep my old test papers? Why didn't I get rid of them earlier?

“Is that so?” The two adorable children stared at their father with their chins resting on their hands, disbelief written all over their little faces.

Their reactions rendered Cayden speechless.

Although the two children's doubts left him dumbfounded, he stopped discussing these meaningless matters with them.

With his age and the familial atmosphere, embarrassing himself in front of his children did not seem like a big deal anymore.

“Look, Zach. Daddy's face is red!” Rory said with a grin as she tugged at her older brother's arm and pointed at Cayden's slightly flushed handsome face. Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

“You two got some nerve to make fun of your daddy.”

Cayden picked his daughter up and lifted her high, scaring her so much that she squealed and cried out, “Wow, it's so high. Mean daddy! I'll stop laughing at you. Put me down...”

Avery felt warm and fuzzy inside as she watched the trio playing together.

She enjoyed such a lively and happy atmosphere.

However, the thought of Cayden's upcoming engagement party the next day made her heart clench slightly.

There's going to be trouble tomorrow.

...

The next day, at seven in the morning, warm sunlight slowly seeped in through the window onto the big bed.

Avery opened her eyes to a sea of light green.

The absence of the city's noise and bustle created a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, which made it extremely pleasant.

She wanted to move, but Cayden's strong arms around her waist pressed her body firmly against his chest, effectively immobilizing her.

The naked couple still maintained their ambiguous positions beneath the thin quilt.

His strong embrace made Avery recall the passionate moments from the night before.

As her leg was mostly healed, Cayden, who had been deprived of sex for over two months, was finally given the all-clear the night before. Even though he had always had strong self-control, he ultimately could not restrain himself. Despite his gentle movements out of concern for the baby in her stomach, he exhausted her to the point where she begged for mercy...

Avery awoke that morning with her body so sore and unbearable that it was as if she had been run over by a car, causing her to sigh inwardly. One cannot stop a man who has been deprived of sex for far too long!

Even though he was sleeping soundly, Cayden's slender, long legs carefully avoided her injured right leg, not daring to get too close to it. It demonstrated his tender care toward her.

She carefully studied his serene countenance as he slept. He had an exceptionally handsome and gentle face, chiseled and dignified.

He looked very charming when he was asleep. His long, curly eyelashes dangled low like a small fan. It was undeniably his appealing feature.

She gazed at him fondly and could not help but caress his features, thinking that her baby's father was truly handsome.

As for the man who was being caressed, he had always been a light sleeper and overly vigilant, so he abruptly opened his eyes. The first thing he saw was Avery's fair and lovely face.

“Good morning.” Cayden softened his gaze and lifted his finger to caress her chapped lips while staring at them. “Are you thirsty? I'll go get you a glass of water,” he offered, his gaze full of affection.

With that said, he put on his pajamas, got up, and poured her a glass of warm water.

Just as he was about to bring it to her, his phone rang.

He did not answer the call immediately upon seeing the caller ID on the screen. Instead, he brought the water to Avery and patiently waited for her to finish drinking.

He only went outside to take the call when her lips were not as dry as before.

After getting off the phone, he came in and told her that he had to go out to settle something.

Avery noticed Cayden's solemn expression and assumed that the Lamberts were urging him to head over and to the banquet hall.

Her expression darkened briefly, but she did not ask any questions and merely nodded understandingly.

Cayden did not explain much to her as he was in a hurry. He simply freshened up, got dressed, and drove away.

The housekeeper finished preparing breakfast at around nine in the morning.

Avery went to the dining room with the twins to have breakfast before tutoring them in the living room.

Just then, Cayden suddenly came back.

“Cayden? W-Why are you back?” Avery looked at the man in front of her, a little dumbfounded.

Today is the day of his engagement with Nicole. I wonder why he suddenly came back on such an important occasion. Did something happen at the engagement party? Moreover, his attire is very casual and not at all fancy. He doesn't look like he is about to get engaged at all. Could it be that something did occur at the engagement party?

Avery made all kinds of speculations.

Even though she knew that the engagement between Cayden and Nicole was just a formality, she still had conflicting emotions.

Hence, despite her surprise, she was undoubtedly happy to see him appear in front of her at that moment.

Cayden merely hummed lightly before settling down on the couch with his legs crossed. His deep gaze scrutinized Avery from head to toe.

Despite his elegance and dignified temperament, the aloof and distant demeanor he had set off alarm bells in her mind.

She felt that there was something strange about him that day.

In the past, he was always smiling and acting warm and doting in front of me. He now has a different expression and appears cold. Although it's the same face, he looks at me as if he doesn't know me.

Avery felt that his attitude toward her was suddenly too cold.