"What mission?" Jennifer asked.
Diane answered loudly, "A family photo!"
"Yes, every student has to submit one as homework!" Alfie added.
"By then, the best family photo will be displayed at school!"
Jennifer turned to look at Ivan, only to find that he was drinking his soup without saying anything.
Alfie spoke again, "It's homework, it's required."
Jennifer then found that the kids' eyes had been fixed on her alone, as if she had the final say in this.
Ivan put down the bowl, took the handkerchief from Marry and wiped his mouth. He still didn't say a word.
Jennifer didn't know what to answer.
"Daddy, come on!" Diana walked around the table and grabbed his hand.
Alfie also walked over to hold Jennifer's hand, "Come, Mommy!" Without waiting for her answer, he walked her out of the dining room.
The bodyguard opened the door of the back seat of the Lamborghini for them and bowed respectfully.
"Mommy, get in the car." Alfie couldn't wait anymore and urged her.
After being forced into the car, Alfie got in with her.
Diana and Ivan got in through the other side and sat opposite them.
It was not until the car was started that Jennifer came to realization, "Where are we taking the photo? Can't we do it in the yard?"
"Of course, no!" Alfie said, "It's an important matter, we need a photographer! I have reserved one. Don't worry, Mommy!"
So, she was the last to know? No wonder Ivan hadn't said a word.
Jennifer plucked up her courage and raised her eyes to look at Ivan, who was sitting opposite her.
Their eyes met. Ivan found that her eyes were so clear and bright, like the stars at night. They all said you could read a person from his eyes. Ivan could tell by looking into her eyes that she was a kind woman with a good heart.
However, why would she leave with another man outside the emergency room?
Thinking of it, Ivan's eyes turned gloomy.
Feeling the chill from him, Jennifer withdrew her gaze and curled her lips.
What was wrong?
Alfie and Diana were thrilled and they walked in light steps. There was only Jennifer in a daze.
The photo studio wasn't located downtown. It was in uniquely-designed building.
The moment they got off the car, there were reporters hiding nearby taking photos of them. After they entered the studio, there were even more paparazzi.
"They were right!"
"I told you kids don't lie. Fortunately, we came. This will surely make the headline tomorrow."
"What should the title be? ‘Ivan Marsh having an affair with his ex-wife'?"
"No! It should be 'Ivan Marsh, still hung on his ex-wife'."
The reporters were excited and kept taking photos of the four.
"Mr. Marsh," as soon as they walked into the studio, someone came up to them, "This must be Mr. Alfie Marsh."
"Yes," Alfie introduced himself in delight, "This is my mommy! You can call her Ms. Brooks or Mrs. Marsh!"
"Mrs. Marsh," the shop assistant greeted her with a smile.
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