Nicole parked the car.Julie had already walked into the French restaurant.She had not noticed anything wrong yet.She just felt that it was quiet and elegant, which was decent compared to other high-end restaurants.“Hello, may I know how many people will be dining today?”“Two.”“This way please.”The waiter guided them to a table behind the divider.Julie inadvertently saw two familiar people.Kira knew that one of these two children belonged to Clayton.Clayton pampered the cute little girl and gave her everything she asked for. He even spoke to her gently and would not raise his voice at her.This little girl was really cute and tender. She inherited all the advantages of her parents.She had big eyes and long eyelashes. Her dark eyes were glimmering, and she had two small dimples when he smiled. She looked so sweet and pretty that it made people’s hearts melt.Clayton had to treat his leg with electromagnetic therapy for 40 minutes to an hour every day. He brought t
The next second, Chatty could not bear it anymore and burst into tears.Chatty was in pain and terrified as she had never experienced this before.She hugged Nicole tightly and did not let go. Her tears streamed down her face, and she did not care that they were in a public place.Nicole also cried in fear, and her whole body was tense.However, Nicole did not dare to cry out loud. She patted Chatty’s back and comforted her in a gentle voice.“Chatty, don’t be scared. Mommy will take you to the hospital to see a doctor.”Nicole choked between sobs. Then, she stood up with Chatty in her arms and ran out.Everyone was shocked.Clayton endured the pain in his leg and limped out of the room with cold sweat on his back. When he looked down, he saw Nicole carrying Chatty and running out.Fischer was helpless and terrified, and Julie was furious and frightened.He could not care less anymore and asked in a trembling voice, “What happened?”The moment Julie looked up, she saw Clayto
Fischer ran in.Clayton stood there waiting.He looked at Nicole and felt a pain in his chest. It was so painful that he felt suffocated.He wanted to go forward but he did not dare to.He did not dare to look at her sad and reproachful eyes, and her pity and surprised look.No matter how subtle it was, Clayton could always see the sympathy in people’s eyes.He did not want to see it in Nicole’s eyes.Fortunately, the doctor came out carrying Chatty.Chatty’s face was flushed from crying. The poor little thing was frightened. Her eyes were watery, and she was still sobbing in fear.When she saw Nicole and Clayton, she felt even more aggrieved.Chatty stretched out her hand toward Clayton and shouted aggrievedly, “Daddy, hugsies....”Clayton’s eyes darkened instantly, and his heart melted.He reached out to take Chatty, who sobbed and clung to his neck. Her body was so soft like cotton candy and they could not bear to pinch her.The doctor looked at Nicole and said, “I did
Chatty begged Clayton to go home with them, but he still refused to go back.Nicole thought, ‘Is it because I’m at home? Or is it because there’s someone he can’t forget at the restaurant?’Nicole did not want to think too much. She turned her head away awkwardly and walked out with Fischer.She gave the father and daughter pair enough time and space alone.Julie did not say anything. She only took a look at Nicole and followed her.When she got on the elevator, she did not close the doors in a hurry and waited for them.Clayton carried Chatty and walked over unsteadily, only to notice that Nicole and the others were waiting for him in the elevator.For a moment, he was a little embarrassed, especially when he noticed Nicole’s gaze was fixed on his right leg and cane.Clayton clenched his cane tightly.He wished he could find a crack in the ground to hide in.Instantly, his face turned hot.He hated himself for appearing in front of Nicole in this state.It seemed that no m
Nicole read the label on the medicine and frowned.“Jules didn’t tell me the instructions properly, and I don’t remember the doctor’s contact. What’s the dosage of this?”Nicole was clueless.In the past, Clayton would portion the medicine and put it in a small container for Nicole so that it was easier for her to take it. Nicole did not have to worry about such things at all.Thus, Nicole was a little overwhelmed when she had to do these.Clayton sighed helplessly, walked over, and said, “Let me see.”Nicole handed it to him.Then, she went about her own business as if nothing was wrong.Clayton read the instructions, took out a pen, and began to write on the box.However, he was still worried after he wrote down the instructions.Fortunately, the medicine was packaged in sealed vials. Thus, Clayton separated the vials one by one and split them into two doses a day.Clayton remembered that they had a medicine box with dividers at home, but he did not want to look for it. Ho
Chatty played until she was tired before Mrs. Zoe carried her away to take a bath and get ready for bed. Afterward, Clayton tidied his clothes and walked out of the room.He thought he would see Nicole again, but she was no longer in the living room.Mrs. Zoe cleaned up the wine glasses on the bar counter, looked at Clayton, and said with a smile, “Sir, Madam drank too much and went to bed.”For some reason, Clayton breathed a sigh of relief.He nodded and went in the direction of the master bedroom by accident. He opened the door gently and saw that there was only a wall lamp turned on in the dim room.Nicole was lying on the bed, already sound asleep.He glanced at the bedside table. The bottles looked unopened and untouched as they were still in the same place as earlier.Clayton finally calmed down and had complex and bitter emotions in his heart.He was dejected.Later, he closed the door gently and slowly without making a sound.Which was better for sleep? Pills or alco
Hearing Clayton’s voice, Kira finally realized that Clayton had made up his mind this time.Kira could faintly feel the difference in Clayton’s attitude.He was no longer tired of facing everything and was particularly serious about dealing with this matter.Moreover, Clayton was not as gentle as before. His ruthless words disrupted Kira’s plan of playing the pity card.Acting pitiful could not arouse his sympathy anymore.How could he turn a blind eye to his wife and daughter?Kira’s face turned pale. She looked up at him with the last glimmer of hope.“Sir, can you at least let me find another job before I go?”Clayton took out the termination contract.Kira’s complexion changed as Clayton said indifferently, “You’re fired. According to Mediania’s labor law, I only need to pay you an extra half a month’s salary because you’ve worked here for less than three months. But I’ll pay you three months’ salary. My only condition is that you pack up your things and leave immediately.
Floyd persuaded Nicole earnestly.“It’s just a meal. I won’t be able to explain it to Hamilton’s father if you don’t invite Hamilton over.”Nicole pursed her lips and felt helpless.“Fine, I’ll bring him back for lunch.”Floyd was delighted. “Okay. I’ll ask Mr. Anderson to prepare more food!”Nicole hung up the phone, smiled, and shook her head.She called Hamilton, who picked up the call. “President, do you need me to work on the weekend?”“No. My dad wants to invite you over for a meal. You can refuse if you already have plans.”“I don’t have plans. It’ll be too rude to refuse. I’ll go over right away.”Hamilton agreed happily.Nicole frowned.Did young people nowadays not know what embarrassment and avoidance was?How could he agree so happily when having a meal with someone’s parent was so boring?Nicole could not comprehend.Julie also received an invitation to the family banquet. She called Nicole.“Dad is probably too bored. Grant and Aida are still in the hospita