Chapter 1210

Chapter 1210 Eileen gently stroked his little head. Brad blinked slightly. “Mom, you wear makeup today. You look so beautiful!” Eileen asked in a teasing tone, “Do I look ugly without makeup?” “Of course not. In my opinion, you are the most beautiful woman in the world!” Eileen smiled. Right at this moment, Luke walked out of the room. He had washed his face and shaved. Except for the red and swollen marks left at the corners of his lips, he looked totally different from yesterday. There had never been his clothes in this house, so he only wore a bathrobe. Brad was well-behaved. He put down the bowl and shouted, “Dad, good morning.” “Well, let’s eat breakfast now.” Luke also sat down at the table. Seeing this, Eileen filled a bowl of soup for him and handed it over. But Luke didn’t even take a look at it. He just started to drink his coffee. Sadness immediately welled up in Eileen’s heart. The atmosphere was rather subdued in the dining room. Compared with the cheerful atmosphere just now, it was far more depressing. None of them said a word. But Brad seemed to be overjoyed, with a bright smile on his face. Looking at the smile on her son’s face, Eileen felt bitter inside. This was the first time for Luke to stay here for breakfast. Otherwise, Brad wouldn’t have been so happy and excited. Although Brad loved Luke, he was also afraid of him. They didn’t spend much time together and rarely met each other. Luke didn’t come here very often, and he only occasionally telephoned Brad. He was never too intimate with Brad and he didn’t try to learn how to be a good father. He just treated his son in his own way. Sometimes he would be impatient with Brad, sometimes he would be angered by him, and sometimes he would lose his temper. Since Brad was born, Luke hardly ever hugged him, so it was understandable that Brad was afraid of him! Luke urged, “Hurry up to eat.” Hearing this, Brad hurriedly picked up his bowl and gobbled the soup up. He drank so fast that he choked. Then he couldn’t stop coughing. Eileen patted him on the back and said, “Slow down, babe. You don’t need to be in a hurry.” But Brad still quickly finished up the soup. He then put down his bowl and spoon. Seeing this, Eileen hurriedly stood up. She decided to wash the dishes after coming back. Brad was beyond himself with joy. This was the first time for him to go out with his parents. “Mom, I’ll go get the present for my sister.” After that, he pushed his wheelchair and went back to his room. Luke stared at Eileen coldly. “You don’t have to go with us.” Eileen looked up in astonishment. “You told Brad yesterday that we would go together, didn’t you?” “I just said that to please him. How could you be stupid to believe that?” Luke cast a disdainful glance at her. Eileen felt as if someone had slapped her in the face, which caused a burning pain. But she brazened it out and asked, “I’m just going with you this time. Is that okay?” She begged in a soft voice, with a hint of humbleness in it. Actually, she didn’t want to go with them. However, at the thought that Brad had been looking forward to this for a whole night, she felt distressed. She couldn’t bear to let him down. With an impatient expression, Luke said sarcastically, “Your appearance will only bring shame to me. With a son in a wheelchair and a wife as a cripple, I will be the focus of everyone’s attention. Do you want all the people in Lanechett to know that I married a cripple?” Eileen was extremely embarrassed, and her heart seemed to be ripped to shreds. Without saying a word, she unconsciously touched the lame leg with her hand. What Luke said was right, and she wasn’t qualified to argue with him. She was a cripple, and this would only make Luke become a laughing stock. At this time, Brad came out of his room. With bright eyes, he said excitedly, “Mom, I’m ready. Let’s go.” Eileen forced a smile and said, “I suddenly have something urgent to deal with. You can go there with your dad.” Brad grabbed her arm. “Mom, you promised me yesterday, and you have to keep your word.” She smiled bitterly. “I’m sorry, honey. This matter is very important, and I have to deal with it now. I’ve already apologized to you, and you will forgive me, right?”