VISITING

Mia said, shifting in her seat, "Ma, what are you talking about now?"

Alice sighed, "Listen to Mia, I know you feel you have no right to Eden and Isabella's life, but you are connected to them now. You are presently Eden's wife and Isabella's mother whether you like it or not."

Alice continued, "So what if he did buy you for 50,000,000? That still doesn't change the fact that you are legally his wife."

"Ma, I understand what you mean, but there is no need for you to worry," Mia assured her mother.

Not feeling convinced, Alice said, "No, I won't be the one to worry, Rather it will be you who has to worry."

Mia said, "What do you mean by that?"

"Tell me, Mia, how will you feel when a woman walks into your home and claims that Isabella is her daughter and Eden is her husband? What will you do then?"

Mia said, "Well, Ma, if she really is Isabella's Mother I won't separate a mother from her child, but when it comes to Eden, he is my husband. Except…"

"Except what?"

"Except he chooses her over me, then there is nothing I can do about it," Mia answered.

Alice said, "Mia, do you just want to be an object for him to use, however, when his real wife or lover comes he will throw you out of their lives as he bought you."

Coming closer to her daughter, Alice held Mia's hand and continued, "Mia, you are my daughter, and I wish nothing but happiness for you."

"I don't want you to end up like me, so if you are really ready to start with Eden, then you have to find out who Isabella's mother is and how Isabella came to be unless you will only be just a nanny to Isabella and nothing more."

Mia, "I understand what you are saying Ma, and I will see what I can do if I'm ready to start a family with them. I won't let our past stop me."

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After Mia and her mom finished their talk, they had lunch with Isabella and watched some television, chatting a little in between.

Alice liked Isabella. She was a bright and beautiful child. Alice was at least happy that her daughter could finally have a family of her own.

It was now 5:00 PM, and Mia was now ready to leave with Isabella, "Ma, we'll be on our way now."

"Ok then, have a safe trip." looking at Isabella, Alice said, "Come visit again, little Isabella ok."

"Ok, grandma," Isabella beamed.

Smiling, Mia said, "Ok, Ma, we'll go now. Have a good night."

"We will, bye."

After saying farewell to her mother, she and Isabella left the house.

In the car, Isabella said, "Grandma is very nice and pretty. Just like you Mia."

Mia said, "Aww, thanks, baby. Now should we go eat in a restaurant before we go back home?"

"Yes, that will be nice. We should invite daddy too," Isabella agreed excitedly.

Contemplating, Mia asked, "Are you certain, your dad seems very busy."

Isabella, "Don't worry, I have my ways of getting daddy to do something for me. When we arrive there, just expect daddy to be there soon."

Smiling, Mia said, "Ok, if you say so, baby."

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Their car was parked outside a small chicken Eatery. The dazzlingly illuminated lights outside the Eatery shone more brilliantly as it was already dark.

Giving-off a warm welcoming aura even from the outside.

Turning towards the driver, Mia brought out some money from her bag and handed it to the driver as she said, "Uncle, you take this money and get yourself something to eat."

Smiling, the driver thanked Mia, took the money, and went to get something to eat.

Seeing the driver leave, Mia finally turned to Isabella and heard her say, "You are very nice, Mia."

"Aww baby, it was just being kind, and anyway, he deserves it. Now let's get something to eat, ok," Mia replied.

Like they had done ever since in the morning, they both walked into the restaurant with Isabella's hand clasped in Mia's.

Although it was not overly crowded, it seemed to be the rush hour time for the restaurant as it was bustling with people.

Entering, they found a nice seat and sat down comfortably.

Mia signalled a waitress to take their order. Done with placing their order, she fixed her gaze on Isabella.

With a playfully raised brow, she questioned, "So where is your daddy? Didn't you say he would be here?"

"Don't worry, he will be here, promise," Isabella answered, with a mischievous smile.

"Ok then, if you say so."

As Mia and Isabella were talking, a man wearing a dark blue shirt and a white pair of trousers walked towards them.

His jet-black hair was neatly combed to the back. Coming closer, he smiled, "Mia, whoa… I can't believe it's really you."

Hearing someone call out to her from behind, Mia turned her head toward the direction of the voice.

She tilted her head to get a good look at the person still she did not recognize him. "Umm, hi, do I Know you," Mia asked with her eyebrows arched in confusion.

"Seriously, are you telling me that you have forgotten about me? It's me, Eric, you know! Umm… Eric… the piano hottie," the man said, scratching the back of his neck.

Finally realising who the man was, Mia's eyes widened, "Oh wow, it's you! Hey, Eric, how have you been?"

"Well, I've been doing great. Look at you… you are so hot."

Chuckling, Mia replied, "Thanks. You too."

"Oh please, look at me, I'm not even married yet and I look like an old dad. So who is the pretty little lady?" he asked, fixing his gaze on Isabella.

"Ooh, she is my daughter, Isabella," Mia introduced.

"Wow, your daughter! I thought she was your sister. Wait, you are married? You are so young, and you already have a daughter. Don't actresses usually wait for some time before they settle down?" he stated, slightly taken aback by what she said.

"Umm… Yeah, you are right, but her father, my husband wanted a child early, so you know, couldn't object."

"So… you are married?" he asked again.

"Yeah! So, umm… how is Kelly? Are you two still you know... a thing?" Mia chuckled awkwardly, trying to divert the attention from herself.

"Ah.....Nah. We ended things a long time ago!"

"Oh, ok, umm do you want to join us for dinner? We were just about to start eating?"

"Really? Sure, I would love to," saying that, Eric quickly took a seat beside Mia.

While the two were busy catching up, they didn't notice that little Isabella was scheming something right in front of them.