I wanted to help her relax, but she backed off by reflex and looked at me in confusion. “Sorry, I…”

I nodded before giving her some space. “Calm down. I won’t force you to talk. You can tell me about it when you’re ready. Don’t be scared.”

She bit her lips, her eyes tearing up. When Armond and Nora came over after they were done doing the dishes, Hailey darted into the bedroom, much to Nora’s confusion. “What’s with her?” she asked me.

I was looking at Armond, but he was still putting on his polite front. “It’s nothing. She’s unwell, so she’s retiring for the night.”

Nora nodded dumbly. “No wonder she looks out of place. Is the weather affecting her?”

I nodded. “Probably. Please take care of her.”

 

She nodded before going to Hailey’s bedroom, concerned.

Armond was giving me a warm smile. “You seem to be unhappy. Is it because I’m here?”

 

with her if you don’t love her. Stop hurting Nora.” Armond was a mysterious man. I could never understand which

about your daughter, but it seems you care about Nora more. Well, she

down. “I’d shut up now if

I don’t mind having an affair with you. I’ll tell Nora off if you’d say yes, and I’d keep it a secret from Ashton. Sounds

was disgusting as usual. I looked at him coldly while holding my urge to hurl. “You’re disgusting, you know

hostility. “But I like

word to Armond. Honestly, I didn’t care about that psycho, but Nora was a newbie

“Someone seems

a slice of it into my mouth. “Mmm, it’s really sweet. Is Kiki with Uncle Louis today?” Kiki was still young, so Hannah usually wouldn’t be staying out

“John got him a nanny and had him stay with Uncle Louis. I could only visit him

at least let Hannah take care of the child. “He’s still young. Can Uncle Louis really handle

nodded. “He has weaned, so it’s

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