Chapter 0538

"Where's Tabitha? I'm here to take her home," I looked around and asked.

Nicholas replied, "I've put her to sleep. Could she stay with me for a few more days?"

"This early?"

Nicholas nodded as he looked at me. His voice was heavy like something was weighing him down.

'She usually doesn't fall asleep so early. Let me check on her," I said, a bit concerned.

However, Nicholas grabbed my pant leg to keep me from going.

'She really is asleep. I only read her two pages of a story, and she drifted off. Wendy is in the same room with her. If there are any issues, she'll let us know."

down at Nicholas holding onto my leg, I kept my expression calm.

countless times I had seen Nicholas playing with Claudia in the courtyard. I used to think he would

I suggested, "How about we set up a schedule? She can stay with you on

with a hopeful expression. "Couldn't

"How would a

in defeat. "I just want

don't," I replied

past experiences taught me that, no matter how gentle or considerate he seemed now, it could all be an act. If I let myself believe it, I would just end up hurt again. I would

but it

you on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. On Sundays, if you

point. "Tabitha

was the one thing I had struggled with the most over the past three years. I staggered slightly, gripping the

"You noticed?"

immediately stood up, holding my wrist to

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