Matthew Nelson lowered his eyes to look at the ice cream running across his lips. His lips felt cold as he touched the ice cream. The coldness dispelled the warmth from his lips. She opened her mouth to cover the spoon. She ate the ice cream passed to her by her daughter.
Amanda Nelson didnât mind the spoon being used by him. She couldnât wait to pick up the ice cream and pop it into her mouth, âItâs so delicious.â
It was sweet and cool and had a slight milky taste. His eyes looked happy. He felt so much happiness after eating just one spoonful of ice cream.
âDaddy, when I finish my ice cream, will you come back with me? Weâll go back to see mom.â After saying that, she picked up another scoop of ice cream and passed it to him.
Matthew went back to eating the ice cream his daughter gave him. He chewed the sweet taste in his mouth. However, in his mind he was thinking bitterly about how to explain to the two children.
Andrew Nelson also raised his head to look at him.
He seemed to be waiting for her response.
He looked at his children. His eyes kept blinking and he frowned. His face looked extremely bitter. Normal people would know she was suffering in her heart after looking at her face.
Andrew sighed lightly. He lowered his head to eat another spoonful of ice cream, âI donât know what you want. Sometimes you two are fine. Sometimes you two fight with each other, is that fun?â
Má´Êá´ á´á´á´ á´á´á´s ɪɴ É¢á´ÊÉ´á´á´ á´Ês.á´á´á´ Didnât he know that his sister and he were the ones in pain?
They had a father, but they looked like fatherless children. He wanted his father to change his mind so he could have a normal family life. Who knewâ¦
As he thought, Andrew heaved another deep sigh as he felt helpless.
âAnd you havenât thought about our feelings. Theyâre too selfish.â
Matthewâs gaze moved between the faces of the two children. Finally, he said quietly, âGive us some time.â
âSo, do you miss Mom? Andrew raised his head to look at him. He looked worried, âSince Momâs not around you, are you going to find another woman?â
Andrew was worried that he would love someone else again. He had already abandoned his mom once.
âIf you make a mistake again, we and Mom wonât forgive you,â Andrew said plainly.
Making a mistake once could hardly be accepted. The second time would never be forgiven.
Matthew was speechless.
âI miss your mommy. When sheâs gone, I wonât find another woman. I only want her in the future.â Matthew looked seriously at his son, âYou have to take care of your sister and Mommy when Iâm gone.â
Andrew nodded vigorously, âI will.â
Amanda, who finished the ice cream, put down the spoon and crawled over Matthewâs body and wrapped her arms around his neck, âDad, arenât you coming back to us?â
She understood the conversation between her dad and brother. It seemed that her dad wasnât going to see her mom.
She couldnât understand adult business. She felt her dad should go see mom, âThe baby in momâs belly can move now. Donât you want to see the baby?â
Matthew stared at his daughterâs face. However, his heart was in turmoil. While he struggled to control the feeling of how much he missed his wife, his rationality was also telling him that this was not a good time to see her before the affair was over. The two forces in his mind were battling. Neither could persuade the other. He felt as if he was floating on the dangerous waves as he felt so bad in his heart.
The face of Dolores Flores appeared in his mind. The balance in her mind had obviously tipped. She looked at her son, âHelp daddy do something.â
âWhat? You can say it.â Andrew was direct. However, there was one condition, âYou have to promise me one thing if I help you.â
Matthew looked helplessly at his son. âThis kid is still young, but why does he have so many thoughts?â he asked.
âOkay, you say it first.â He couldnât do anything to his own son. He could only promise him.
âYou have to come to see us at least twice a week,â Andrew said. This was his request.
In fact, he still didnât quite believe in Matthew. He was afraid that Matthew would love another woman after separating from Dolores for a long time.
Matthew looked at his son in silence. At first he wanted to see them often. However, after Andrew said those words, he looked like a cheater, as if he would not be faithful in love.
He approached his son and stared at him, âDonât you believe me enough?â.
âYou werenât faithful to mom once. Therefore, I have to watch over you for mom so you donât hurt her again.â Andrew said earnestly.
Matthew was speechless.
âNow itâs your turn to speak, what do you want me to do for you?â
Matthew pinched the bridge of his nose. He felt helpless in front of his son. Was his son going to remember every mistake he made forever?
âI want to see your mom, but I canât let her know.â Matthew lowered his hands and looked at his son.
Andrew also looked at him as if he felt this request was a little big. He blinked and asked, âHow can I let you see her without her noticing?â
Matthew hooked his index finger at his son to ask him to come closer to him. He whispered, âAfter your mom goes to sleep at nightâ¦.â.
Andrew pursed his lips, âWhy do we look like thieves if we do this?â.
However, it didnât matter. He was still straining to see Mommy. This meant he still loved Mommy in his heart. She was happy helping him.
Amanda was happy after eating the ice cream she wanted. She kept glued to Matthew on purpose. She couldnât understand, âIsnât it good that weâre still together?â.
She understood what her brother and dad had said. Her dad had to sneak off to see her mom.
In his mind, wouldnât it be better for him to go straight to her? He could see his mommy as if she were at home.
Matthew hugged his daughter and pressed her little face to his chest. His thumb moved up and down the back of her ear, âWait a little while. Itâll be soon.â
They had to wait until Jefferyâs trial was announced and everything was resolved.
Obviously, now was not a good time.
The little girl couldnât understand. She just hugged her father tightly, âI want to sleep with Daddy.â
Matthew lowered his head to kiss his daughterâs hair. He wanted to do it too. His lips moved to her forehead, âSimona, you have to be obedient. Donât tell your mom youâve seen daddy, okay?â
Amandaâs eyes twinkled and she said in a sweet tone, âI can promise Dad that I wonât tell Mom. However, Dad also has to promise me that you have to come see us often. You also have to buy me ice cream.â
âOkay,â Matthew replied with a tone as if he was coddling her.
After about half an hour, Oscar Adams returned. He smiled as he said, âLola wonât let me take them out for a long time, why donât you come back with us?â Before Matthew spoke, Andrew tugged on Oscar, âCome on. Heâs not going.â
Oscar was smart and didnât ask for more. If they were both doing well, Dolores wouldnât bring the kids. If they were doing well, he wouldnât just stand on the side of the road. He didnât go into the place even though he knew where Dolores lived.
She reached out to take Amandaâs hand, âWe have to go now. Later your mother will be anxious.â
Amanda tugged on Matthewâs collar and wouldnât let go. She felt aggrieved, âI donât want to be separated from Dad. I want to stay with him a little longer.â
Matthew touched his daughterâs face with his hands, âBe obedient. You go back first. Iâll come to see you often.â
Although the girl was reluctant, he let go of her shirt collar. Suddenly she came up to him and hugged him for a kiss, âThen Iâll wait for you.â Matthewâs heart almost melted after looking at his daughter.
Oscar took the little girlâs hand. Finally, he waved to Matthew, âThen weâre leaving.â
âI hope you wonât tell Dolores about today.â
Oscar said he understood, âDonât worry.â
Oscar didnât say any more words and didnât persuade him either. They were all adults.
They must have had their difficulties if they did this.
After Oscar left, Matthew didnât leave. He took a break here temporarily while he waited for news from Andrew.
During that time, he asked the waiter for a refill of a glass of water. He leaned back on the couch to rest for the rest of the time.
Although he came in a hurry and looked a bit disheveled, his disheveled appearance still showed a strong masculinity.
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