NovelOnlineChapter 0658 When we arrived at the Coral Villa, Cory stood in awe, wide-eyed at everything in front of him. Although everything seemed new and exciting to him, he kept in mind what Nicholas had told him in the car.
"I have a daughter at home. She's very well-behaved but very timid. You can't be loud, and you shouldn't get too close to her, or you might scare her." Cory nodded seriously, saying, "Dad toldthat a man must protect women! I'll protect her from a distance!" "Good boy. I'm sure she wants to be friends with you too, but she's shy. Can you give her stime?" "I understand. I'll be good and won't scare her." "Tabitha, look who's back-it's Daddy and Mommy-" Before Wendy could finish her sentence, she froze when she saw that Nicholas was holding a little boy in his arms.
Her smile stiffened, and the atmosphere instantly grew tense. She subtly shielded Tabitha's face, her expression wary as she glanced at the distance between the two children, as if afraid something might go wrong.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTabitha also noticed the little boy in Nicholas' arms. I thought she might react with jealousy or displeasure at seeing her father holding another child, but she merely glanced at him indifferently before turning her head and resting it on Wendy's shoulder. She barely reacted toor Nicholas either.
My heart ached. I forced a smile and went over to pick up Tabitha. Turning to Cory, I said, "Cory, this is our daughter that Mr. Nick mentioned earlier." "Tabitha, he's your elder brother. See? Your elder brother..." I bounced Tabitha lightly in my arms, but she remained listless and unresponsive.
Upon seeing this, I quickly asked Wendy to take Tabitha away. Afterward, I explained Cory's situation to Wendy, who was so moved that she shed tears. She made a feast of dishes for Cory.
The two children didn't exchange a single word from the moment they met until the end of dinner. Though I had anticipated this, witnessing it still madefeel sad.
If we were to adopt Cory, they would need tto adapt to each other. I knew it couldn't be rushed, but I didn't expect that as soon as Tabitha was taken from the table, the usually composed Cory would start crying uncontrollably.
Silent tears streamed down his face until he couldn't hold back his sobs. Only then did I notice his eyes were already red from crying.
Chewing on a mouthful of food, he asked in a choked voice, "Is my dad never coming back?" His sudden mention of Jerry left bothand Nicholas momentarily stunned.
"How could that be? Your dad just went somewhere" "You're lying! Ms. Leah said that means he won't cback. She said my dad is already dead and that I'm an unwanted child." My chest tightened with anger. For a brief moment, I wanted to slap that woman who had so bluntly and cruelly said such things to a child, especially since it was Nicholas who had given her money to help take care of Cory.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhat was she thinking? Listening to Cory cry made my heart ache even more. I grabbed a tissue to wipe his tears. "How could anyone not want such a good boy like you, Cory? How about you stay with me? I like you a lot." en Under the table, I nudged Nicholas with my foot. He glanced at me, then said, "I like you too." Cory looked back and forth between the two of us with his teary eyes and asked in his soft, childish voice, "Really?" "Of course." "Really," we answered in unison.
Cory's face lit up momentarily, but he soon frowned again, tears welling up once more. "But Tabitha doesn't like me. She doesn't pay any attention toat all." Only then did drealize how sensitive Cory was. I quickly explained, "It's
not that she doesn't like you. She doesn't really respond to either of us either Tabitha just doesn't know how to express herself. It doesn't mean she doesn't like you.
The little boy suddenly seemed to make up his mind about something. "Ms. Ariana, can I really stay here?" "Of course. Do you want to?"
"Yes! I'll grow up quickly and protect you and Tabitha." His "His tears hadma even dried yet, but he said this with En great determination. "Thump!" Cory clutched his forehead in surprise, looking at Nicholas in shock.
Nicholas retracted his hand with a guilty grin. He couldn't resist flicking Cory's foreheade "You're only a little bby and you're already talking about protecting people? "My woman doesn't need anyone else's protection but mine. Cback and talk towhen you can beat me!"
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