After sending off her mother, Midori had a new dilemma . She did not expect Manta to be at the airport, and the clingy Dan is waiting for her at the parking area . At this point, it is only expected that she will come home with Manta . After all, she had not been coming home after work for several days now .

She decided to send Dan a message .

"I need to go with Manta today . Maybe I'll see you tonight?"

After her message was sent, a message from him popped up, as if he sent his at the same time that she sent hers .

"My mother called . She requests my presence . Can you go back on your own?"

Midori replied, "The previous message stands then . I might visit Mei today . "

"Then I'll see you tonight . "

Manta was curious as he saw his aunt sighing then smiling .

"Manta, let's go visit Aunty Mei today!"

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Dan drove a silver Porsche Panamera into the black iron gates of the Zhou estate .

"Young Master, the Madam and the visitors are in the Poseidon Room . " The butler declared .

The mansion had three rooms for receiving guests, depending on their number and on what occasion . The rooms were named after the three Greek G.o.ds and decorated accordingly . The darkest room wherein movie viewing would be suitable is Hades . The Poseidon was mainly decorated in blue, with an aquarium pillar, accommodating a small number of guests . Lastly, the Zeus hall is a lavishly decorated ballroom large enough to accommodate about 500 guests .

"Hmmm . " Dan nodded and made his way to the room .

Su Linyu saw him pa.s.s along the aquarium pillar .

She stood up . "Verdan, you're back . Come sit . " She motioned on a single sofa .

Su Linyu sat across a young lady, who sat beside an elderly man . She made Dan sit on a sofa adjacent both to her seat and the lady's .

"Verdan, this is Chairman Song . He owns SG Enterprises . " She motioned to the old man .

Elder Song bowed in acknowledgment .

"And this is his daughter, Madeline . " Su Linyu had a bright smile as she introduced the curvy lady .

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"Aunty Mei!" Manta exclaimed .

Jiang Mei Ling was delighted on the sight as she opened the door . She immediately gave Manta hugs and kisses .

"My, my! You've grown taller, my cute little prince!"

Midori chuckled . "Sorry for not visiting more often . "

"It doesn't matter . I know you . " Mei giggled . "Come in, come in . "

Mei went to the open kitchen and boiled some water . Then she went to the living room and sat beside Midori .

"So, how's your pregnancy so far?"

"Well, the morning sickness has been gone for weeks now, thank goodness! And, as you can see, I'm showing . " She caressed her abdomen .

"Mommy, what's pregnancy?" Manta interrupted .

Midori chuckled . "It means carrying a baby in her tummy . Your Aunty Mei will be having a cute baby soon . "

"That's right . The baby is sleeping here . " She took his chubby little hand and made him feel the baby b.u.mp .

"Woah . . . " Manta's eyes widened . Then he looked up at Midori . "Mommy, when will you have a baby?"

The bestfriends looked at one another, then they laughed .

"Manta, would you want your Mommy to give you a brother or a sister?" Mei was hinting at Midori with her eyes .

The little guy gently shook his head . "Aunty Mei . That's wrong . If mommy will have a baby, the baby will be my cousin, not my brother . "

Midori had a gentle smile . She looked at Mei . "He knows . He had always known . "

Mei had a look of realization . "Ah . . . so, would it be okay if your Mommy will have a baby?"

Manta looked at Mei, then Midori . "It's okay . I will have a cousin to play with . " His c.h.i.n.ky eyes and chubby cheeks had formed a cute smile .

Mei nudged on Midori's arm and raised her brows knowingly .

To their surprise, Manta continued . "Okaasan left with the baby . She told me she would surprise Otousan so I needed to wait at home . " Then his face turned sad .