Trouble in Paradise by Three Way

Chapter 0659

Nicholas and Cory interacted naturally, which made me feel relieved. With another child in the house, we needed to prepare his sleeping area and clothing.

Nicholas called his secretary to pack Cory's belongings and purchase some new clothes to be delivered. Meanwhile, I went upstairs with Wendy to tidy up the bedroom next to mine and Tabitha's. The little guy confidently claimed he wasn't afraid of the dark and could sleep on his own.

Still, Wendy expressed her concerns, saying, "Cory has a pitiful background, but our family's situation is different from most. Will he understand the relationship between you and Mr. Hawk?

"Plus, boys are more boisterous by nature. If he ends up clashing with Tabitha, it could be a disaster. Are you sure you want to raise Cory here? Wouldn't it be better to have someone care for him elsewhere for now and bring him back when Tabitha's situation stabilizes?"

I paused briefly, hands mid-motion as I spread the fitted sheet. Then I resumed, saying firmly, "Wendy, from now on, Cory is my child."

I understood that Wendy only wanted the best for the household. However, having decided to adopt Cory, I would treat him no differently than my own.

Wendy hesitated for a moment before sighing and eventually saying, "Alright. I understand..."

Before she could say more, we suddenly heard the sound of small, bare feet pattering across the floor. A tiny figure darted past us in a flash.

slapped her thigh and

we chased after him. Cory wasn't

her. She raised her eyes, looking somewhat puzzled at the boy standing in

was holding something in

that I should treat this as my home.

a pendant my dad gave me. He said it's a good

didn't blink, staring as if there was no one in front

"Tabitha..."

barely audible, and all the courage he had mustered seemed to drain the

rude... But you're my

hold back his tears. In the end, tears spilled down his cheeks, sliding down

buried his face in his sleeve, wiping away his tears

felt

even four years old! In that fleeting moment, her expression bore an uncanny resemblance to Nicholas' faintly

the crying Cory in front of her. The two seemed to exist in parallel worlds, with no intersection between them, leaving