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

a moment's hesitation, we chased after him. Cory

the plush carpet with a few scattered building blocks around her. She raised her eyes, looking

was the scene we saw-Cory was holding something in

Ms. Ariana said I'll be your big brother from now on and that I should treat this as my home. If that's the case, my things are your things

a pendant my dad gave me. He said it's a good luck charm to keep me safe. Can I give

Tabitha's dark eyes didn't blink,

"Tabitha..."

and all the courage he had mustered

you're my sister... Can you

he tried to hold back his tears. In the end, tears spilled

tears before looking up again. However, his face was still streaked with

I felt like I saw

a child who wasn't even four years old! In that fleeting moment, her expression bore an

to exist in parallel worlds, with no intersection between them, leaving Cory visibly