If her grandfather found out about this, he would be delighted.
As she lowered her head to look at Maya, who was eating chocolates, she felt that the girl was truly her lucky charm.
Hence, she carried Maya up into her arms and attacked her with kisses. When she sent Maya out of the house, she even gave the girl two pocketful of the imported snacks she loved.
Maya beamed at the kind woman who had taken care of her and given her delicious snacks, feeling reluctant to part with her.
“Ms. Sheila, will we meet again?”
“Of course. I’ll visit you.”
Looking at the two people who were unwilling to part with each other, Davin sighed.
“All right, all right. You’ve already received the project in exchange for the kid. Let her go back with us now.”
Sheila turned to grin at him.
“Davin, we’ll meet again soon.”
A bitter smile crept upon Davin’s face. I hope we’ll never meet again.
At Summervale.
Nicole was so relieved to have Maya return to her safe and sound.
She crushed Maya in a bear hug upon seeing her.
“Mommy, I can’t breathe.”
Nicole only let her go when she heard her daughter’s murmur.
“Maya, let Mommy have a look at you. Are you hurt? Are you hungry?”
Maya shook her head, then looked at Nicole with her big eyes. “Mommy, I’m sorry for making you worry.”
“It’s all right, as long as you’re fine. Mommy will always keep an eye on you from now on.”
Then, Nina apologized to Maya for being too engrossed in her conversation and losing track of her whereabouts.
“Nina, I’m fine. Here’s a snack for you. These are from Ms. Sheila.”
Nina stared at Maya’s pockets as her jaw slackened in shock.
Meanwhile, Nicole was curious about the person Maya was talking about. Knowing that Maya could not tell her what had happened, she turned inquisitive eyes to Evan.
“What happened?”
Hence, Evan told her everything.
Maya had gotten lost after chasing his car and was nearly knocked over by Sheila’s car.
When Sheila saw her crying nonstop, she came down from her car to check on the situation. Only then did she find out that Maya was lost. From there onward, she took care of her.
“I really have to thank Ms. Mu.”
Nicole was grateful for her help.
“Mommy, Daddy has already thanked her,” Kyle informed.
Juan added, “That’s right, Mommy. Daddy gave her an important project. Uncle Davin said she has hit jackpot.”
Nicole had not expected Evan to do this for Maya.
Should I thank him?
While Nicole was hesitating, a ringtone sounded.
Evan glanced at the caller ID before he picked up the call.
After he ended the call, he urged Kyle and Juan to go home.
“Daddy, can I stay here with Mommy?”
“Yes. Daddy, I want to sleep over at Mommy’s place.”
The two boys looked at him with pleading eyes.
After a moment of hesitation, he uttered, “I’ll pick you up tomorrow.”
Tomorrow? That means he’s only allowing us to stay for a night. Daddy’s too petty!
Juan exchanged glances with Kyle. Now that Maya was safe and sound, it was time to resume their matchmaking plan for their parents. This was not the time to slack as they had to grab this opportunity before it slipped away.
“Daddy, don’t go. Stay with us too,” Juan whined, stepping forward to hold his father’s hand.
Kyle nodded in agreement.
Evan looked at Nicole, who was silent as she caressed Maya’s hair.
She was sure that Evan would be unwilling to stay.
Furthermore, this was Rocky’s house.
She sensed an enmity between Evan and Rocky. Maybe they have a grudge against each other.
To her surprise, she was wrong. Evan agreed to Juan’s suggestion.
