Chapter 0529

Nicholas needed some time alone, and my mood did not ease from the heavy pain as I pushed open the door.

Just a door between us, and we were each steeped in our own pain.

"Ah! Ah!"

The sound of a little voice pulled me from my thoughts. I practiced my smile twice before I leaned over the railing. "Tabitha!"

As expected, Tabitha was bouncing on the couch, leaving tiny footprints behind. Wendy kept a watchful eye on her, both of them entirely caught up in the fun.

Tabitha didn't hear me, but Wendy looked up in concern. "I'll bring her up to you."

"Let her play. I'll come down."

Seeing Wendy's worried expression, I pulled her into a quick hug and sat down beside her on the couch.

I would've done without you here. Tabitha wouldn't have adjusted

be more people in

feeling unwell?" Wendy reached over, gently pressing her hand to my forehead. "You still look so

a faint, wry smile. After the emotional whirlwind with Nicholas, it was no surprise that my face showed

all.

fine." I didn't want to worry her, so I pulled Tabitha

Nicholas been good to her these

nodded, lips curving

better than good. This morning, he was up before I was, making breakfast for Tabitha. By the time I got her up, he was already helping her wash

glancing at Tabitha's hair. The twin pigtails were perfectly symmetrical, and he had even braided little sections at the top

"Did he do this?"

he is quite skilled too," Wendy added.

softly. "Is

guess for whom Nicholas had developed such

just that. Mr. Hawk has been so gentle

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