Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0484

"Tabitha, come here! Let Mommy hold you!"

I crouched at the door with my arms wide open. Although I knew Tabitha wouldn't run over to me like other kids, I couldn't help but hope-what if she did, just this once?

Pete stood up as soon as he saw me. He adjusted his clothes and scooped up the dazed Tabitha, bringing her to me,

After taking my bag, he handed her over. He playfully poked her cheeks as he asked, "How did it go today? Did you find a good daycare? Need me to make some more calls?"

I nodded, kissing Tabitha's sweet, soft face a few times before talking about the daycares I had shortlisted.

I added, "But we'll still need to take Tabitha with us to finalize it. The teachers want to assess her, and we'll need to see if she likes the environment too."

Pete looked puzzled. "Weren't you supposed to bring Tabitha with you today? Why did you go alone?"

He wanted things settled quickly. He couldn't stay in the country for long. After all, Pete's business was mainly abroad. He was worried about me staying here. He wasn't comfortable with it.

Pete had already consulted experts about Tabitha's situation. As long as she received enough attention, it wouldn't matter what country she was in. There wouldn't be much difference.

with it. It was for both Tabitha's sake

felt a bit awkward and walked toward the dining room with Tabitha in my arms. "I thought it'd be better to narrow down

to brush it off, but my mind kept circling back to everything that had happened

they seemed

Ari..." Pete nudged my shoulder. "I've been talking to you, didn't

might be a little tired. I was zoned out for a

you let Wendy feed Tabitha? I think you're hungry. You don't seem very

hadn't eaten anything since

down. Pete sat across from me, reaching out to take my hand. But just then, my

call," I said, using the call to slip away. I held up my phone

window and answered the phone. Douglas's voice came through the line,

hesitant.

"Ms. Jones... Um..."

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frowned. "What's with the stammering?

me to get in touch with you. She said there was something urgent and asked if you could call her back. I've sent