The CEO’S Unplanned Heir novel (Aurelia and Leopold) novel Chapter 1208

William realized he'd put his foot in his mouth and quickly corrected himself, "I'm not talking about that Susanna, it's a different Susanna. There's a bunch of Susannas around. Heck, just in our neighborhood, there used to be three of them."

"Oh," Skyler scratched his head, "I thought it was the same person for a second there."

"Of course, it's not the same person. How could it be?" William waved his hands dismissively.

Nova toddled over, her chubby fingers clutching at William's shirt, "William... play with me."

"Sure." William pulled out her favorite toys and they all settled onto the play mat together.

That was when Leopold walked in. Aurelia caught her breath slightly, "What brings you here?"

"I've come to see how Arnold's doing," Leopold said, his tone nonchalant.

William stood up from the play mat, "Dad's resting right now, but I bet he could use a drink."

He poured a glass of water and took it to Arnold. "Dad, here's some water."

The sight of such filial piety made Leopold feel a twinge of discomfort. Because there was a slight chance that this kid might be his Liam.

Arnold took the glass, his face softening into an affectionate smile, "Thanks, champ. Go on and play, don't worry about me."

"No way, I promised to take care of you," William said with earnest seriousness.

Arnold patted his cheek and looked up at Leopold, "Leopold's here."

"How are you holding up, Arnold?" Leopold inquired.

Arnold shrugged, "Nothing much, just got to stay in bed for a bit."

He knew all too well that Leopold wasn't here for him, but for Aurelia.

"I've brought some tonics for Arnold," Leopold said. "I'll have the housekeeper prepare them for him."

He sighed, "Raines’ issue isn't settled yet, and now Arnold's hurt. This Christmas is going to be a quiet one."

"I came to see Arnold." He quickly changed the subject and headed towards the room.

"Arnold, how could you be so careless?"

As an adventurer, Arnold often visited dangerous places and engaged in risky activities. Climbing Everest was child's play to him. Bruises and scrapes were common, but this was one of his more severe mishaps.

Fredric suspected Arnold must have been heartbroken over Aurelia and went off on an adventure to clear his head. That was when the accident happened.

Arnold waved it off, "It's just a scratch, no big deal."

Fredric sighed heavily, "We four brothers can't be together this Christmas."

"We're more than just four brothers," Arnold shrugged.

Fredric gave a wry laugh, "Counting on Skyler, that's five brothers. Can't be any more than that, I refuse to acknowledge more."

Let that Geoffrey stay wherever he was.