Chapter 1709:

“I spoke with Nikolas today. After our conversation, I decided you and he just aren’t right for each other, so I asked him not to come around anymore.”

Acceptance flickered in Carol’s eyes. “Alright.”

With a soft touch, Daniela patted Carol’s hand. “Don’t worry. One day, I’ll help you find someone who truly deserves you.”

A wistful smile tugged at Carol’s lips. “Okay,” she whispered, sadness mingling with hope.

Questions about Daniela’s talk with Nikolas never left Carol’s mouth. For her, Daniela’s judgment was enough. If Daniela didn’t approve, then it wasn’t meant to be. She didn’t need to ask why.

Behind a closed door, Brad guessed Daniela was telling Carol something important. Ear pressed to the wood, he tried to catch their conversation, but the only sounds were ghostly wails and crashing waves from the television. Defeated, Brad muttered to himself, “Daniela is quite a character, using horror movies to toughen the babies up before they’re even born.”

The following day arrived.

sat in the living room, quietly

the housekeeper approached Carol and said, “Miss Blake, there’s someone at the

glanced up and

meaning to, she paused the screen and

well hear what he wants to say. It’s better to have clarity than let things stay muddled. That’s not

and rose to her feet. Nikolas remained at the entrance, looking far less certain than usual. His confidence


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The usual indifference in her eyes

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