Sensing her worry, Evan analyzed carefully. âI think Nina hasnât told us because sheâs scared that weâll reject her. If she had planned to leave without informing us, she wouldâve been on her way to K Nation. The fact that sheâs still here is proof that she wants to tell us about it, but sheâs hesitating whether she should do it. Thatâs why she seems to have something on her mind.â
She mulled over Evanâs words and felt assured.
Now that weâve found out about this, should we allow her to go?
The woman looked up at her husband. âIf we donât allow her to go, will she ever be able to move on?â
âYou want to let Nina go to K Nation?â Evanâs cavernous eyes were riveted on his wife.
Nicole was taken aback, then nodded at him.
âPut yourself in her place. Back then, we spent only a short time with each other at the Rose Garden. However, after you left, I missed you all the time, and everything reminded me of you. I know how it feels to miss someone, so I donât want our daughter to suffer the same way as I did. Perhaps only Chris can help her now. Sheâll probably have moved on by the time she comes back.â
Evan didnât say a word.
His face turned solemn and his brows snapped together. Move on? Is that possible when sheâs already so smitten by Chris? Iâm afraid things may work out the exact opposite way.
âEvan, please allow Nina to go to K Nation. Otherwise, she may get depressed and continue to lose weight, and thatâll deteriorate her health. How about if I go with her?â
Evan could tell that she was anxious because of the love she had for her daughter.
Is it a good idea to let Nicole tag along? Sheâs too soft-hearted. If Nina cries, sheâll surely allow her daughter to do whatever she wants. Other than that, Nina is so used to getting her way. With that prideful attitude of hers, I canât imagine whatâs going to happen.
Seeing that Evan kept silent, Nicole went on to describe how upset she was after Evan had left the Rose Garden back then. âDo you feel sorry for me? If you do, think about how desolate Nina feels right now. This is the time she needs our understanding and support the most.â
Realizing that his wife was going all out to make him say yes, Evan reached out to stroke her fair cheeks gently.
âNicole, talk to Nina later. If she really wants to go, Iâll arrange for a few of people to go with her. And you should stay here.â
Nicole breathed a sigh of relief at Evanâs approval. But why doesnât Evan let me go with Nina?
She couldnât make head or tail of his last sentence, so she asked casually, âWhy donât you let me go together with Nina? I can take the opportunity to visit my Dad at the estate as well.â
Because Iâm worried that something bad will happen since Nicole loves and feels sorry for Nina so much. But if I tell her this straight away, sheâll probably be unhappy about it.
He carefully searched for the right words and came up with another excuse.
âI donât want you to go because weâre going to have another baby. Besides, can you bear to be away from me?â
Is this a valid reason?
âWe can have another baby when I come back. Itâs only going to take several days. Iâm sure we can bear it.â
Staring at her solemn face, he asked, âBut I canât bear to let you go.â He then reached out and pulled his wife into a hug, wrapping his arms around her as tight as he could, to the extent that she felt out of breath.
âDonât hug me so tightlyâ¦â
âPromise me you wonât leave, or else Iâll not let you go.â
Oh my. I didnât know Evan can be so thick-skinned.
Nicole was torn between her precious daughter and her beloved husband. Nina is older now, so I guess I should let her learn to handle things on her own. Chris is the only one who can unravel her emotional entanglement, so it doesnât matter whether I go with her or not.
âYou⦠Let go of me. Iâm not going, okay?â
âReally?â
âYes, I swear.â
A satisfied smile appeared on Evanâs face. He then loosened his arms around her.
Taking a few deep breaths, Nicole eyed the man speculatively with a bewildered look, yet she was at a loss for words to describe his shameless behavior. In the end, she caved in. âLet me talk to Nina.â