Tiffany's mind was entirely focused on Gordon at this moment, completely unprepared for Christian's sudden appearance and attack.
Coupled with her injured foot, she had almost no resistance, and was pushed hard by Christian, almost falling to the ground.
"Ah..." Her injured ankle twisted again, and she sucked in a cold breath, "Kid, what are you doing?"
Tiffany wanted to curse, but in order to maintain her ladylike demeanor, she struggled to suppress her anger and questioned.
"Pushing you, can't you see?" Christian lifted his little face, full of anger, unapologetic for his actions, and his tone was particularly unpleasant.
He didn't need to be polite to someone who slandered his mommy.
On the other side, with Christian's raised head, Tiffany finally saw his face clearly, and she gasped, "Christopher?"
At this moment, Christian was in a fit of anger, his face expressionless, bearing a hundred percent resemblance to Christopher.
He furrowed his brows and asked, "Who are you? Do you know my brother?" Then he snorted disdainfully, "Even if you know my brother, it's useless. I don't like you."
From Christian's words, Tiffany heard the truth.
This kid in front of her looked exactly like Christopher and denied being Christopher, so he must be one of the illegitimate children brought back by Alessia.
Indeed, they were fraternal triplets, and this illegitimate child really looked exactly like Christopher, but his personality was completely different. He immediately made things difficult for her. Could it be that Alessia said something to this illegitimate child?
Alessia usually pretended to want to draw a clear line with Dominic, but secretly incited her son. She was indeed a scheming woman.
She would never let Dom be given to such a woman.
"Christian, why are you here? How can you be so rude to adults?" Gordon looked at Christian, who was in front of him with his teeth and claws, his eyes showing disapproval.
Christian turned his head and met Gordon's disapproving gaze, his little head drooping suddenly, like a deflated balloon.
The little guy had always been confident and sunny, not caring about other people's opinions, but now Gordon's obvious rejection made him feel emotionally disappointed.
For some reason, he cared a lot about Grandpa Gordon's opinion of him.
Christian poked his little hands together, explaining, "Grandpa, it's not like that. It's this aunty who is dishonest."
But because Gordon didn't like Alessia, he also had prejudices against Christian, especially since he was already annoyed because of Dr. Athena's matter. When Christian's explanation reached his ears, it sounded like sophistry to him.
He coldly rebuked, "Enough, being rude is being rude. There's no need for so many excuses. I don't know how your mom usually educates you, always arguing with your elders."
"How can you speak ill of my mom? How my mom educates me is none of your business." Christian raised his eyes suddenly, his little face full of grievances. What made him even sadder was that his mommy was being slandered because of him, even if the person was Grandpa Gordon whom he liked.
Moreover, this time he found that Grandpa Gordon had changed. He was no longer the kind Grandpa Gordon he had met for the first time.
The little guy looked stubborn and hurt, making Gordon feel uncomfortable, but the words he had said couldn't be taken back.
Moreover, he truly harbored resentment towards Alessia.
He is Alessia's child, and anything related to Alessia appearing in front of Evelyn could potentially harm her.
At the same time, Alessia was also the evidence of the harm he had caused Evelyn in the past.
"Enough, you're still trying to make excuses after doing something wrong, apologize to Aunt Olsen first." Gordon ordered.
Christian crossed his arms in refusal, enduring the tears in his eyes, "No way, I won't apologize to a bad woman."
"Uncle, it's okay, it's not his fault. It's all because of some misunderstandings between me and his mom, so this child doesn't like me." Tiffany sighed.
She also wanted to resolve Dr. Athena's matter early. She knew that Gordon and Dominic were not on good terms, so she dared to lie to find Dr. Athena.
Now that she knew there was some relationship between Gordon and Alessia, she had to be vigilant.
Sure enough, as soon as Gordon heard that there was a misunderstanding between Tiffany and Alessia, his dislike for Alessia deepened.
That disgust didn't need any expression, it naturally showed on his face.
Gordon sighed, "Alessia has spoiled this child since childhood, Tiffany, you're sensible. Whatever happens with Dr. Athena, thank you."
"Uncle, you saying that makes me really ashamed. For Aunt Evelyn's matter, why don't you discuss it with my mentor on one hand, researching the surgical plan, and on the other hand, I'll try to contact Dr. Athena again. Maybe she will agree to the surgery after she gets over her breakup." Tiffany pretended to be thoughtful for Gordon and Evelyn.
Both of them no longer paid attention to Christian. In their hearts, Christian was just a child who was misled by his mommy and causing trouble.
Mommy didn't break up!
Slandering mommy again.
Christian, with his angry hands on his hips, was about to do something to defend Alessia again when he saw a man and a woman rushing from the end of the corridor.
His eyes lit up suddenly, and the dark clouds that had covered his face instantly cleared.
"Mommy, Daddy, you're here." Christian glanced at Tiffany and ran over to Alessia. He felt wronged, he felt sad, he needed to complain, to vent.
Christian tightly hugged Alessia's legs and pointed back at Tiffany.
"Mommy, this aunt bullied me. She even said you have no medical ethics and that you had a broken heart. Sob, Mommy is the kindest, she couldn't possibly lack medical ethics, and Mommy and Daddy will soon get back together. How could mommy have a broken heart? She's a bad person!"
After Christian finished complaining, he quickly turned around and stood in the middle, holding Alessia's hand with one hand and pulling Dominic with the other, raising his chin to look at Tiffany in a flaunting manner.
Tiffany looked at Christian's smooth series of actions, feeling completely dumbfounded.
Then she felt even more unhappy. Why was Alessia appearing with Dominic again?
Last night she got caught in the rain and got hurt, but Dominic didn't even ask about it when they got back.
Later, she sent him so many messages, but he didn't reply to any of them, as if what he said was true-breaking up, no more intersection in the future.
Such cruelty, such heartlessness.
Tiffany's face paled, she would never let Dominic have his way, nor would she let Alessia have hers.
Glancing at Gordon, whose expression had become extremely subtle since Alessia appeared with Dominic, her eyes flickered, and she limped over to Dominic.
Her resentful gaze fell on Dominic's face, but her words were directed at Alessia.
"Sia, this child is very cute, he must be your second child, right? He seems to have a little misunderstanding about me, but I definitely didn't bully him. Of course... I haven't slandered you yet. But... are you really going to be together with Dom? Then, I truly wish you both the best."
She paused, her gaze meaningful, falling on the hands of Alessia and Dominic, which seemed to be connected by Christian.
Alessia flashed back to the scene of Dominic and Tiffany in the rain last night, furrowing her brows slightly, and then gently pulled away from Christian's hand.
She didn't say anything. She felt that this entanglement belonged to Dominic and Tiffany, it had nothing to do with her, and she didn't need nor want to explain anything to anyone.
She bent down and hugged Christian.
Dominic looked at Alessia's loosened hand and then at his youngest son who was forced to separate from him. He felt a pang of loss.
Today, Alessia seemed particularly cold towards him. Then his gaze fell unintentionally on Tiffany, who seemed to be forcing her way into their family of three, and suddenly he had an inspiration.
He tentatively approached Alessia, but Alessia didn't even look at him, holding Christian and stepping back.
Dominic touched his nose and became more certain of his idea-Alessia was jealous.
Jealousy stemmed from liking someone. There wouldn't be any jealousy without liking.
At this moment, Dominic felt like a child who had stolen a piece of candy, sweetness permeating from his heart to his mouth.
At this moment, he felt that their family of five was one step closer to being reunited.
Dominic breathed a sigh of relief, his facial lines softening. He reached out to take Christian from Alessia's arms, but Alessia pretended not to see and asked Christian, "What about your sister?"
"Elle is in the ward with Grandma Evelyn." Christian replied. At this point, his thoughts of escape were pulled back again. He remembered Evelyn's condition, and he came out to make a phone call.
He twisted his clothes with a low mood. "Mommy, you're Dr. Athena, can you help Grandma Evelyn?"
Alessia's eyebrows jumped.
Dominic, who reacted at the same time, locked onto Alessia with sharp eyes.
The youngest son had no reason to lie, especially when Alessia performed surgery on Jessie at the hospital that day, even the hospital director treated her with utmost respect.
To make the director of the X Hospital treat her like this, perhaps only the internationally renowned Dr. Athena could do it.
Cobra had said that Athena was her friend. If Dr. Athena was Alessia, wouldn't she also be friends with Cobra?
This woman, first a master composer, then Al, and now Dr. Athena, how many surprises does she still have that he doesn't know?
Tiffany's body shook, compared to Dominic's interest, she was left with panic.
Alessia was Dr. Athena, and Dr. Athena was Alessia?
What kind of international joke was this? How could this be possible?
If Alessia really was, how could she remain silent about such a good opportunity to show off?
No, it couldn't be.
It must not be.
It must be this little wild seed trying to scare her with random words.
But if Alessia wasn't Dr. Athena, how could this little wild seed, who was so small, know about Dr. Athena?
Tiffany's lips trembled, her whole body trembling with fear.
If Alessia really was Dr. Athena, then all the lies she just told Gordon wouldn't hold up.
Thinking this, her body stiffened, and she slowly turned to look at Gordon.
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