Chapter 1437 - 1433: Congratulations, You’re Going to Be a Dad Again
Chloe Winston was shocked by the news of Constantine Stewart’s return to the country, feeling somewhat at a loss. She thought about that man coming back quietly, and recalled his various misdeeds from before, when he barely stayed in the welfare home before leaving.
Chloe Winston returned to Spring Prosperity Garden, feeling unnerved all the way, and coincidentally ran into Finnian, who was coming back from work.
"What’s wrong? You look pale," Finnian asked, turning to look at the lush flowers and plants in the garden. During this time, most of the transplanted flowers and plants had survived, and Lin’s student no longer came over. Instead, Finnian came every day to take care of the plants. Seeing Chloe’s pale face and somewhat dazed expression, he couldn’t help but frown and ask.
Chloe wanted to speak but hesitated, not even wanting to mention that name. Previously, she felt that divorce was no big deal, that the ex-husband was merely a passerby. However, after the last incident, the longer time passed, the clearer her memory became, and she could even recall the little moments between her and Constantine Stewart over the years.
She suddenly realized that the more one tries to forget something, the deeper it often gets carved into the heart.
"I encountered a cat on my way back and got scared," Chloe said softly.
This seemed more like being scared by someone than a cat. Finnian understood her sentiment, smiled slightly, and didn’t probe further. Looking at the vine leaves crawling over the flower rack, he said with a smile, "I took some photos and showed them to Lin. Lin said the growth of the flowers and plants is good. By next spring, the flower rack in the yard will be blooming with flowers, then your home will transform into a unique world full of flowers."
The officials living here are mostly elderly. Some are busy, some don’t have these dreamy girlish thoughts, and some don’t know experts like Lin.
Who would put effort into creating a three-dimensional garden space? Even now, before the flowers bloom, it often attracts walkers to stop and look. If by next spring, Chloe Winston’s place might become even livelier.
Chloe’s mind was instantly diverted, and she smiled brightly. During this period, gardening indeed healed her. Every time she returned home, she was surrounded by lush greenery under the flower racks, and the yard was filled with colorful flowers. Every morning, she would pick her favorite flowers, cut a bunch, and put them in a vase, making her feel good all day.
"Finnian, thank you so much during this time."
Finnian waved his hand, smiling: "We’re neighbors. In fact, I also like flowers and plants, but as a man living alone, it’s awkward to fuss over these things. It’s perfect to experiment on your premises, as long as you don’t mind me bothering you every day."
Since Constantine Stewart left for several months, Finnian has become very close with Chloe, even closer than her legitimate boyfriend Charles Taylor.
Finnian, being sharp-minded, immediately discerned that the so-called romance between Chloe and Charles was quite problematic and quickly guessed the two are likely what the Entertainment Sector calls contract lovers. So every day, he either came to see the flowers or brought various fresh produce and seafood from his unit to cook, conveniently including Chloe Winston.
Chloe even entrusted him with her home’s password. Finnian was rather satisfied with the current progress. He himself had a somewhat slow-paced personality, preferring slow and steady relationships, and for a girl like Chloe, his care for her was even more, willing to cherish her as a sister if he couldn’t win her over.
So, in terms of demeanor, Finnian was much better than the insecure Charles Taylor.
"I’m joining a drama project in a few days, so I won’t be coming back home. Finnian, I’ll leave the flowers and plants at home to you," Chloe said, smiling to herself, thinking how others raise cats and dogs as daughters, while she considered her flowers as daughters.
"No problem, I’ll take photos for you by then," Finnian said, standing under the flower rack covered with vines, smiling like a spring breeze.
A few days later, Director Faust informed her to join the crew, and Lisa also called her, saying in the drama she’d play a minor supporting role that’s not very notable but still gets screen time and lines, and the pay was decent, for which Chloe was very grateful.
Assistant Xiao Qiu came over to help Chloe pack her bags and join the crew.
Previously, failing to stop Constantine Stewart from entering Chloe’s suite and the subsequent series of events left Xiao Qiu completely dumbfounded. Though no one blamed her, the young girl secretly cried for many days, and her personality changed a bit. Now she’s completely protective like a mother hen, cautious around everyone.
Since it’s a fantasy drama, there would be location shoots in real places. The drama, due to its large framework, has shooting locations mainly in the film city and Southwest Region. The opening ceremony was in Imperial City, before finally heading for location shooting.