Nicole knew he was right. Sylphiette might harm the kids.
She wasnât the decision maker, so she might not be able to protect them.
âTake care of them,â she told Davin.
âDonât worry, Nicole.â
After walking out of the rear house, Nicole went to the main house.
She was anxious as she tried to imagine how Sylphiette would react upon seeing her. She could expect her stepsisterâs reaction, but she didnât know how Evan would react.
The only thing that mattered to her was Evanâs decision.
At the main house, she went to Sylphietteâs room. She hadnât even entered the room when she heard Sylphiette wailing pitifully, trying to win Evanâs sympathy.
The woman kept complaining about how unwell she was and how horrible the kids were. She even insinuated Nicole was the one who instigated the kids to do so.
Men will pity and protect crying women, right? That sudden thought flashed across her mind. This was a question she didnât know the answer to because she didnât have the experience.
She tried to eavesdrop on them, but she couldnât hear what Evanâs reply was.
He must be wiping off her tears worriedly while trying to console her.
His heart must be breaking.
The more he is concerned for Sylphiette, the more heâll hate me!
After taking a deep breath, she mustered her courage and entered Sylphietteâs room.
At the sound of her footsteps, both Evan and Sylphiette swiveled around to her.
Nicole met their gazes.
She saw Sylphietteâs pretty face streaked with tears.
Evan was standing right in front of the bed, emotionless. There was an icy air about him which made Nicole tensed up.
Before she could speak, Sylphiette yelled, âNicole, do you hate me that much? I nearly died back there!â
âI donât mean it. The kids were wrong, so Iâm here to apologize. How do you feel now? What do you need me to do?â Nicole asked sincerely.
As she was here to apologize, she wanted to settle the matter quickly lest Sylphiette nitpicked on her and cause the matter to escalate.
After saying that, Nicole peeked at Evan who seemed confused.
He doesnât believe Iâm sincere?
âApology? I was in the pond for so long! I nearly died! Will an apology suffice? Where are the kids? I want to ask them why did they do that!â Sylphiette demanded angrily.
Well, I know she wonât let me off easily, Nicole mused.
Hence, she remained sincere and uttered, âI didnât teach the kids well, so itâs all my fault. Take it out on me. Tell me what I can do to make things better.â
Sylphiette was waiting for her to say that.
She promptly turned to Evan and pretended to ask for his approval.
âSheâs here to apologize to you. Say what you want her to do.â
Sylphiette was delighted by Evanâs answer.
Her eyes gleamed as she enunciated her request clearly, âNicole, Iâm afraid of the kids. Please move out of Rose Garden with them.â
Move out?
Indeed, Sylphiette is afraid sheâll lose Evan. She even found Rocky to achieve her goals. That means she has always wanted me to move out.
Since she has that thought in mind, she wonât stop until she achieves her goal.
Iâm busy with my clinic, so I have no time for her antics. What if she hurts the kids?