Stay by my side, Mi Confidant

The Encounter

A delivery man came to deliver the Ashton ordered goods, meat, and vegetables. Ashley saw him getting off the truck as she went to help him out.

"Hey, who was that guy on the horse stable?" Jordan curiously asked as he puts out the box of meat while Ashley helped put down the basket of vegetables.

"Oh, that's Creighton. He's Uncle Donald's adjutant."

Ashley carried the basket of vegetables as they went inside the kitchen to drop the baskets and went back to the truck to get the rest.

"Is it? He really has a broad masculine body. A tall guy and very good-looking too. I thought he was Lady Agatha's lover that the town is gossiping about." wiped the sweat off his forehead on his shoulder sleeves.

"I just hope you are not blending with those tattlers in town, Jordan." she reprimanded him, arms crossed.

"Of course not, besides I also wish for Lady Agatha's happiness too since she was so generous to a family like us. Anyway, I got to go. See you next time, Ashley."

Jordan hopped on the truck and waved goodbye to Ashley. Ashley waved back, in good mood, smiled, and she went back to the kitchen to help her mother.

**

At lunch, Creighton feeds Liam with mixed mashed potato and carrot. Liam chewed his food well as he taps the table. Gently looked at his father's face, and brightly smile, with bits of mash on his adorable cheeks.

"Pap-pa," chuckled looking at him with a messy mouth.

"Eat up Liam, father needs to go back to work soon" smiled back while feeding him.

"Ashley is about to finish the laundry; you can leave Liam after you are done eating as well," Carrie said while washing the dishes.

"Thank you, Carrie, for looking after my son," Creighton said, politely.

"That's not a problem. Liam's presence is comforting and brightens our day regardless of how busy we are. He is well-behaved. So, don't worry we will look after him while you are gone." Carrie smiled back as she wipes her hand on the dry cloth.

"Do you need anything from town? I will accompany Sir Donald, and we might be back in the evening." he wipes Liam's mouth with a clean cloth, as he finished eating. He keeps tapping the table and at the same time tries to reach the empty bowl.

"None in particular. And don't worry, we will put Liam to bed if you are not back before 9:00 pm. By the way, be careful when you come back, seems it's going to have a heavy rain tonight."

Carrie walked towards them. Creighton gave Liam to her, as she carries him.

"Yes, we will, thank you, Carrie"

"Liam, behave while I am gone." he caresses Liam's head and gave him a warm smile.

"Pap-pa." he chuckled adorably and gabbled.

**

"You're bringing Creighton today at the factory?" reading the output of the company's current sales status on the flip folder.

"Yes, my Lady. We will be back by evening." Butler Donald said.

"I just hope you will not cross paths with my uncle," and she puts down the document on the table.

"But if by chance Uncle Douglas will be there, are you able to manage him while Creighton is with you?" she sounded unsettled and worried.

"Don't worry, my Lady. I have known Lord Douglas for years, not a chance he would notice that Creighton is taking my place," reassured her. She stood up and left the office with a worried face as Butler Donald followed her from behind.