Lucia sensed Paul s anger She hurriedly held his arm and said, Paul, come with me I need to talk to you

Then, she pulled Paul s arm and led him to the other side

’Paul. I failed to contact you today, so I brought Janet and Timothy here first And we ran into August in the park You know that August brought Janet back when she got lost last time And Janet said that she wanted to play with him So, I ."

Paul showed depress in his eyes But he soon regained his composure He smiled at Lucia and said softly, ’It s okay I thought he was forcing you

Lucia shook her head and said, ‘He didnt"

Paul said smilingly, ‘Lets go The kids are waiting’

Then, he put his arm around Lucias shoulder and they walked towards the dining table together

Dad. what took you so long7"

As soon as Paul approached the kids, Timothy looked up at him and asked

Paul was still a little depressed But he hid his feelings and kept smiling. He stroked the boy s little head and explained in a relaxing tone,

"Dad was tied up by business I apologize to you for failing to arrive in time."

Timothy giggled It s okay We had great fun today'

Paul smiled and sat opposite August He didn’t look straight at August until now He said, President Adams, I owe you my gratitude for looking after my wife and kids today I wish I could treat you to a meal next time Please do accept

August looked up His eyes had shown hostility After he heard how Paul called him, his face went darker No, thanks Just a lift of

finger"

Then, he turned to the kids and said, 'I had great fun with you kids today If I got the chance, I'll treat you cakes"

Saying, he wiped his hand with a tale napkin and stood up

and said with less warmth and more coldness Since

he strode

mans retreating

now She had never seen him

a deep breath and asked. Paul, you want something to

Have

"Almost ’

pay the

Sorry, sir The mister dined at the table just now had paid the bill

showed more

kids had been tired after playing for the whole day Lucia proposed that they should go home Paul didnt refuse He

because they were tired Lucia

they entered their house Lucia held Janet in her arms while Paul had Timothy in his Bill and Elisa werent home The

their kids beds, they silently went out of

room, Paul took out a bottle of whiskey and poured himself

sat on the sofa and looked up at Paul She asked.

didnt answer your call ’ Saying. Paul sat beside her and asked softly.

my failure to arrive

"No I know you re

                                         

for a while He then put down the wine glass and turned to the woman 'Lucia, to tell you the truth. I waj

was you

if I wasnt doing well enough

dont think it that way You ve done enough for us I am

know how to

were interrupted by Paul, who suddenly held her hand and said

nor your repaying

helped her go abroad five years ago, and took care of her for the past five years

to the end.

become hoarse He said deeply, ‘Lucia, you know

he approached her slowly and was about to land a

up in panic

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