Julian Sterling and Claire Bennett's Child (Continued)

From interfering in Julian Sterling's marriage, hoping he would marry a wife beneficial to his future, to later keeping Sterling Group under his control and never daring to hand it over to Julian Sterling, he had never truly dared to let go from beginning to end.

He really should learn to let go!

As for the Sterling family's future, he would leave it to the children to handle. It was time for him to retire, enjoy his later years, and take pleasure in his children and grandchildren.

Thinking of Claire Bennett's stomach, which still showed no signs of anything happening, Old Mr. Sterling's face fell again.

Seeing this, Julian Sterling asked, "Grandpa, what's wrong? Is there still some problem somewhere? You can tell me anything."

"Nothing! I don't plan to meddle in your affairs anymore either. I'm at the age where I should retire. When are you two going to have a child?"

Julian Sterling froze for a moment, then the corners of his lips lifted slightly.

He knew Grandpa would ask that, so...

"Grandpa, we already have a son."

"What!" Old Mr. Sterling nearly sprang up from the bed. He looked at Julian Sterling in shock. "What are you talking about? You and Claire have a child? When did that happen? Is she really pregnant?"

Old Mr. Sterling fired off questions excitedly.

It was clear just how excited and expectant he was about Julian Sterling's future child.

Julian Sterling was actually a little embarrassed to tell him the truth. He steadied himself and said, "Grandpa, our son's name is Naonao."

Old Mr. Sterling frowned at him. How could his future great-grandson's name be chosen so carelessly!

That would be fine as a nickname, but if it were his real name, wouldn't people laugh at him?

"No! That name isn't very good. After I get discharged in a couple of days, I need to go pray at the temple and find a master to evaluate the child's name while I'm at it. A person's name is a major matter. It can't be chosen casually. Put off having the child for now."

After saying that, Old Mr. Sterling looked at Julian Sterling. "When's the due date?"

Julian Sterling hadn't expected Old Mr. Sterling to be so excited and thrilled. He didn't dare keep teasing anymore, so he smiled helplessly and said, "Grandpa... Naonao is the dog Claire and I have. He's our son."

"..."

Old Mr. Sterling fell from heaven into hell.

He began breathing hard and fast, and his whole face turned dark.

It was actually a dog!

That little bastard Julian Sterling actually dared to trick him!

Seeing Old Mr. Sterling getting worked up, Julian Sterling hurried forward and lightly patted his back. "Grandpa, calm down. I was just joking with you."

"As for having a child, I plan to let nature take its course. And right now I need to focus on the company's affairs, so I don't have time to worry about that."

"Hmph! Get the hell out!"

What an unfilial descendant!

Julian Sterling and Claire Bennett left the hospital. Sitting in the car, Claire Bennett looked at Julian Sterling in confusion and asked, "Was Grandpa Sterling really unhappy just now about you starting a new company again? I thought his expression didn't look too good."

Julian Sterling curled his lips into a smile.

If Claire Bennett found out what bastard move he'd just pulled, she would probably scold him too.

In the end, Julian Sterling chose not to tell her. He smiled and said, "Mm, he really was pretty mad."

A look of heartache appeared in Claire Bennett's eyes.

Now even Grandpa Sterling didn't think highly of Julian Sterling. One could imagine how much pressure he was under.

She leaned her head against his shoulder and said softly, "Julian Sterling, no matter what happens, I'll stay by your side."

Julian Sterling froze for a moment, then curled his lips into a smile.

Just then, they hit a red light and the car stopped. He lowered his head and kissed Claire Bennett.

Perhaps it was Claire Bennett's inadvertent confession just now, but this kiss was even more fervent, as if he wanted to meld her into his very bones and blood. Claire Bennett passively endured his kiss until the honking from the cars behind them sounded in urging, and only then did she shove him away hard.

Blushing, Claire Bennett said, "Julian Sterling, drive properly!"

"I've always driven very well." Julian Sterling meant it two ways.

Hearing his shameless words, Claire Bennett's face turned even redder. What nonsense was this repressed man spouting!

...

Old Mr. Sterling was discharged from the hospital!

But when he returned to the Sterling estate, he found the main gate tightly shut. Uncle Dean, who usually watched the gate, was nowhere to be seen, replaced instead by a very unfamiliar middle-aged man.

Today, Old Mr. Sterling had been discharged together with Old Mrs. Sterling. They had never expected to run into something like this, and the two of them were nearly furious enough to explode.

"Who are you? Where's Uncle Dean!" Leaning on his cane, Old Mr. Sterling demanded angrily.