Marcel is Austin's office mate. The two were the same age and had quite a few things in common, so their relationship was not bad.
"Austin," said the man.
"Are you back yet?" he asked.
"Well, I just arrived today, what's wrong?"
"Can I move to your place?"
"Why?" Marcel asked, confused.
"My family's rules are too strict, and I want to change the atmosphere."
Marcel's parents moved to Europe two years ago, so he would fly to France every winter and summer break to visit them. After hearing what Austin said, Marcel smirked and said, "I thought you enjoyed that kind of warm family style."
Does he have anything of the sort?
Austin smiled and sneered, and Marcel said again, "Okay! You can move out tomorrow, but Austin, you will have to share half of the water and electricity bills with me in the future."
"Okay."
Hanging up the phone, Austin lay down on the bed and breathed a sigh of relief.
The following day, Austin went to the psychology clinic to get the results of his evaluation.
Before leaving, the happy family argues in the dining room.
At this time, Austin had already understood Alta's thoughts. He would first seduce his parents and then fool them into letting him replace marrying into the Wilson family.
It is a pity that Austin does not even know why Lionel wants to marry him. Austin continued to walk out of his house at a breakneck pace.
Doctors told Austin that his mind was in an intermediate state, and problems like this were so common that he did not even need to see a psychiatrist.
Thinking of the black mist on Alta and Emma's bodies, Austin tore up the psychological evaluation report in his hand expressionlessly. Austin also saw a similar black mist on Lionel's aunt's body last night.
It is just that the color is very light, and it takes him much effort to see it.
Even though Austin did not understand why Austin had an intuition that the woman did not like him.
*
In the afternoon, Austin received a call from Lionel, asking him if he wanted to see a movie or something. Austin laughed silently and said, "Your feet are uncomfortable, so I might as well go over to your place."
This was still the Wilson family's home in the Golden State, but it was standard business time, so apart from a few servants, Lionel, only Flora, Lionel's third uncle's daughter, remained at home.
When Austin was brought into the living room by the maid, Flora was lying on the small table, and Lionel looked at the girl from behind, their facial expressions very focused.
Austin had seen Flora at the dinner table last night, sitting beside her mother, not speaking, but kept peeking at her with surprised eyes.
Perhaps because he taught elementary school, Austin was always able to easily win over the goodwill of the children.
Greeting Lionel, he crouched beside Flora and asked softly, "What did you paint?"
Flora, nicknamed Little Flo, was less than five years old this year, with a small ponytail, her eyes brightened when she smiled, and the corners of her eyes rose slightly.
'She is very cute.' thought Austin.
At first, when Austin was talking to the girl, she seemed a little embarrassed, but after a few more chats, no matter what Austin said, Austin seemed to be able to touch on the parts that Flora found funny, but unfortunately, it was scarce. The girl's incisors always showed while laughing, and then she remembered to cover her mouth.
"Brother Austin, you're going to marry my little uncle, right?"
Austin smiled and said, "You should call me uncle."
"No, just call brother."
While talking, Flora just lay in Austin's arms and acted spoiled by him.
Flora's personality was excellent, with the unique innocence of a child. Austin could not help but glance up when he saw Lionel's gaze next to him.
"It's the first time she's been close to someone else," After some thought, Lionel added, "She's very enthusiastic about you."
"Really? Little Flo, do you like me?"
"Yes!"
Flora nodded in agreement, then kissed Austin on the cheek again.
"Thank you Little Flo, I really like you too."
After exchanging cell phone numbers, it was time for Flora to start practicing the piano. She glanced at Uncle White and her piano teacher standing beside her, and Flora glanced at Lionel doubtfully.
"You must obey, Little Flo."
Lionel's tone was gentle, but Flora immediately rose to her feet.
In this family, no matter Mister Lucas or Lionel, they appear to represent absolute authority.
"She really likes you." Lionel said after seeing Flora leave.
Austin smiled and said, "Would you like to practice walking?"
In the past, Austin could not achieve the magnanimity and serenity of today.
Before he left New York in his previous life, his character was submissive and weak. Then, after the four years he had spent with Mark and his death once, his heart gradually turned cold and hard.
As far as Austin was concerned, the marriage between him and Lionel would only be a business exchange.
Austin had a lot on his mind, but the smile on his face was very gentle and sincere.
Hearing Lionel says yes, he immediately got up.
It was the middle of summer, a notorious season in New York. It is hot, and it rains a lot.
Fortunately, the Wilson family's house was quite large. Looking at the swimming pool like a lake outside the window, Austin felt that he did not quite understand the thoughts of the rich.
Like in this five-story mansion, only twenty people live inside, and the swimming pool outside, how many people can it accommodate?
'I don't have to think about this.' Austin immediately changed his focus.
Lionel was injured in the waist and right leg. His right leg is broken. Austin did not know if this had left a psychological shadow on him. Austin found that Lionel hesitated slightly before using his right foot and did not dare to step on the ground with that foot fully.
"Don't worry, take your time to do it slowly." After thinking about it, Austin said again, "You can recover after this."
Austin supports Lionel. Even though the room was fully air-conditioned, it did not take long for Lionel's forehead to be covered in sweat like Austin's.
The two of them were very close, and at this distance, Lionel could smell a unique scent on Austin's body. Lionel could not tell if it was the scent of shampoo or body wash, but they smelled delicious.
Lionel becomes slightly distracted, but in desperation, he has to use small talk to distract himself.
Both talk about essential information. Some of what Austin said is in the information, and some are not. However, in this conversation, Lionel felt that this person was gradually becoming excellent and intelligent.
"You want to rest first?"
Austin kept checking the time on his watch, and after about 20 minutes, he helped Lionel into his wheelchair.
Uncle White came to see them from time to time, and while they were resting, he brought them two glasses of warm water.
Lionel's tastes seem similar to Austin's, and he does not like overly sweet and cold drinks. Moreover, Uncle White who has a sensitive side, observes it.