She gave herself a slap in the face.
Considering that Evan has taken the kids downstairs for a walk, do I still have a chance to do something to make amends during this period?
Downstairs.
Evan was ascending the stairs slowly while holding Maya’s hands.
“I’m tired, Daddy. Carry me.” Maya acted like a baby as she pouted.
Squatting down, Evan put his hands on her shoulders, looked at her with eyes filled with fatherly love, and encouraged her, “You can do it, Maya! Don’t give up. We’ll go back to sleep after this, okay?”
“You can do it, Maya.”
“Don’t give up, Maya.”
Kyle and Juan also encouraged her. As though she had gained strength from them, she gave a firm nod after a moment of silence.
With the phrase “you can do it” in mind, she continued walking while holding Evan’s hand.
When they reached the living room, a sweet smile beamed across her face.
“Let’s do this again tomorrow, Daddy.”
“Sure. You did a good job, Maya!”
“Maya, you’re so amazing.”
“You’ll definitely become thinner if you persevere, Maya.”
“Thanks, Kyle, Juan.”
Juan and Kyle beamed at her, whereas Nina gave her the most beautiful hair clip.
“This is my reward to you. For every three days that you persevere, I’ll give you a gift.”
Maya suddenly felt that Nina was so nice to her.
Blinking her big clear eyes, she accepted her gift and flashed her a cute smile. “Thanks, Nina.”
“Let’s go. I’ll tuck you in.”
Looking at his kids walking back to the bedroom, Evan felt his heart swelling with happiness.
Turning around, he saw Nicole standing at the door of the master bedroom. The smile tugging at the corners of his eyes instantly vanished as a cold look appeared on his face.
That’s right. There are still some issues that I need to settle with Nicole!
Lowering her head, Nicole walked up to him like a kid who had made a mistake and flashed him an ingratiating smile.
Evan frowned slightly in surprise.
Then, Nicole reached out, wanting to hold his hand.
Her sudden change of attitude put him on his guard.
He even doubted whether there was something hidden in her hand, or what she was up to.
He swiftly put his arms behind him and looked at her warily.
Nicole was extremely uncomfortable with the look in his eyes.
However, she did not mind as she had wronged him first, so she thought she had brought this upon herself.
“Are you hungry? I’ve prepared something delicious for you. Let me take you to eat.”
Evan asked with a cold face, “Did you cook a pot of condiments for me?”
Umm.
I shouldn’t have given him ginger slices and star anise during dinner just now.
“No, I promise.”
Evan was stunned. Following her, he wanted to see what other tricks she was going to pull on him.
When they were in the dining room, Nicole placed the creamy potato soup and two side dishes in front of him.
“Eat it while it’s still warm! If you don’t like it, I can make you other food.”
Seeing how subservient and ingratiating Nicole was, Evan stared straight at the food in front of him in suspicion.
There is something fishy about this.
What exactly is she up to?
He cautiously picked up the spoon and stirred the soup. It was the real deal as it did not seem to be mixed with something else. He tasted it and found that it was authentic and tasty.
However…
“Tell me. Why are you suddenly being so good to me?”
Otherwise, he could not enjoy the food at ease.
After thinking for a while, Nicole looked at him with affection as she replied, “You’re the father of my kids, so I should be good to you.”
“I’m their father too before this. Why weren’t you being good to me then?”
Nicole was stumped by his question.
Sheila has told me not to betray her, so I’d better not tell him about my previous misunderstanding toward him!
What reason should I tell him then?
Taking a deep breath, Nicole decided to look at him with a shy expression as she replied, “Umm, what if I tell you that I can’t help but want to be nice to you from the bottom of my heart? Would you believe me?”
She can’t help but prank me.
After that, she can’t help but treat me well.
