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 more coldness Since Mr Thomas has arrived, I wont

strode

mans retreating figure and heaved a

now She had never seen him being so angry

breath and asked. Paul, you want

thanks Have you guys finished

"Almost ’

II pay

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

showed more displease on his

the kids had been tired after playing for the whole day Lucia proposed that they should

way back, the kids all fell asleep on the car because they were tired Lucia and Paul didnt chat, and the atmosphere was

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

on their kids beds, they silently went out of

Paul took out a bottle of whiskey and poured himself half

Lucia sat on the sofa and looked up at Paul She asked. Much business in the

your call ’ Saying. Paul sat beside her and asked softly. "Are you mad

my failure to arrive in

head "No I know you

trifle                       

while He then put down the wine glass and turned to the

when I was you

I wasnt doing well enough when I saw you

felt so lost and hurriedly consoled him, Paul, dont think it that way You ve done enough for

know how to repay

by Paul, who suddenly held her hand and said soulfully, But

nor your repaying

took care of her for the past five years He never wanted her gratitude He, from

end.

He said deeply, ‘Lucia, you know what I

her slowly and was about

pushed him away She stood up in

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