The Mafia Lord's Secret Lover (Evelyn and Axel) novel Chapter 419

Chapter 419: Centre Of Attention

"I miss you too, Granny..." Oliver circles his hands around Amanda’s shoulders and whispers in a low voice, "But can you please stop hugging me so tight and carrying me like a baby? As you said, I’m a young man. I can walk."

Though his voice carried a mild protest, there was no real resistance as he seemed to enjoy being carried by his Grandma. He simply endured the affection with the quiet embarrassment of a child trying very hard to appear mature.

Amanda laughed warmly but did not immediately let him go.

From nearby, the elderly couple approached, their faces glowing with happiness.

"Oh my, little baby looks taller now...He will be taller than me, soon." Eleanor Knight whispered softly.

"Yes, yes, he is. And become more handsome and smarter too," Andrew Knight added, his voice filled with pride.

Within seconds, Oliver became the undeniable center of attention. Amanda continued hugging him.

While Eleanor and Andrew Knight gently touched his cheek, they studied him with visible delight.

Meanwhile—

Axel and Evelyn stood a few steps behind, completely forgotten.

Evelyn can’t help but smile as she looks at Axel, who sighs bitterly.

"Well," Axel muttered under his breath, "it seems we’ve been replaced."

Evelyn smiled faintly. "I think we lost our importance."

They watched the scene with quiet amusement, neither offended nor surprised.

Oliver, still trapped in Amanda’s arms, looked mildly overwhelmed by the sudden flood of affection.

Axel finally cleared his throat. Loud enough to catch the elder’s attention.

"Ahem."

The elders’ eyes slowly shifted toward Axel.

His expression remained calm, though his raised eyebrow spoke clearly. "Are we going to stay outside all day?"

Amanda gasped, "Oh—"

Eleanor laughed softly. "Of course, of course not..."

Andrew Knight agree woth them. "Yes, yes, come inside."

Only then did they begin moving toward the entrance, Amanda still carrying Oliver as if there were absolutely no intention of letting him walk anytime soon.

Oliver sighed, looking at his parents as they asked for help.

But Axel and Evelyn simply smiled while following behind the elders as they stepped into the lively, welcoming chaos of the Knight household.

...

The Knight mansion’s living room was already alive with voices, laughter, and the subtle clinking of porcelain when Axel and Evelyn stepped inside.

Every seat appeared occupied.

Axel’s uncles, their wives, and cousins had gathered for the New Year celebration.

And yet—

Despite the impressive crowd, Oliver immediately became the undisputed center of gravity.

It happened with remarkable speed.

They barely had time to exchange polite greetings before Oliver was gently pulled away like a tiny celebrity entering a press conference.

"Happy New Year, Axel."

"Happy New Year, Evelyn."

Brief smiles. Quick nods.

Then—

"Oh my goodness, Oliver, you are so handsome."

"Come here, sweetheart!"

"Let Uncle see how big you’ve grown!"

Within seconds, Oliver was surrounded.

Axel watched the scene unfold with an amused expression.

Evelyn blinked. "Well," she murmured softly, "that was fast."

Oliver stood proudly in the middle of the attention storm, his eyes beaming with confidence. He seemed completely unfazed by the sudden flood of adults crouching, leaning, and competing for his attention.

Amanda Knight remained strategically close, as if guarding priceless treasure.

The room erupted in gentle laughter as Oliver shared a humorous story about his pony and horse. They gasped in surprise when he revealed his ability to play the piano.

"He’s absolutely Axel’s son," Erick Knight said, amazed.

Axel smirked from across the room.

Eleanor gently stroked Oliver’s hair. "You’ve grown even more handsome."

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