“I guess Mommy’s not a heartless person. She just doesn’t like to admit it.”
“You’re right. Mommy is the exact opposite of that bad woman. That bad woman’s a heartless meanie but she always puts on a pitiful look.”
Nina turned around and looked at Maya. “Stay away from the bad woman when you see her next time. The sweets that she offers you are poisonous. Do you understand?”
Maya did not refute and nodded her head seriously.
When Mommy and Daddy get back together, Daddy will be able to protect Mommy. I will tell Daddy then that Susan is a bad woman! She would use silver needles to poke us… And she would always pinch our buttocks. She’s worse than the old witch!
“Since Mommy has gone to save Daddy, let’s just wait and see how it goes.”
“Okay.”
With that, the four of them went back to their bedroom to wait for the news while racking their brains to come up with countermeasures.
Nicole dashed into Levant’s place as soon as she arrived.
“Miss, Mr. Levant is not around.”
Acting as if she did not hear the maid, Nicole went straight inside the room. When she saw that Levant was indeed nowhere to be seen, she became very uneasy.
Where would Levant go?
Is he out to torment Evan?
She subconsciously clenched her fists as her face paled at the thought.
“Where is he?”
The maid stuttered, “Mr. Levant headed out last night to deal with something and hasn’t been back since. We have no idea where he is.”
Last night?
Evan disappeared last night. Could it be a coincidence? Or…
Could it be that Evan has really fallen into Levant’s hands?
Feeling ill at ease, she headed outside. As she stepped out of the living room, she tripped on something and almost fell over. Fortunately, she was steadied by someone.
Nicole lifted her head and noticed that it was Levant.
“Nicole, are you alright?”
Nicole shook her head. Noticing her pale face, Levant furrowed his brows slightly. “What’s the matter? Why are you looking for me?”
Nicole fell silent.
He wouldn’t answer me if I ask him about Evan directly, right?
She was at a loss for words.
Levant noticed her worried look and asked, “Are you feeling ill somewhere?”
She shook her head and breathed in deeply. “Levant, is Evan in your hands?”
Levant was taken aback by her question.
“What? Evan? No, of course not! Why would he be in my hands?”
His blatant denial rendered Nicole speechless.
But where would Evan go if he’s not caught by Levant?
Levant regarded her, somewhat displeased by her reaction. “Nicole, are you missing Evan?”
Nicole’s expression turned somber for a moment before she smiled rather stiffly. “Why would I miss him? He almost murdered me.”
Levant’s face sank. Her initial reaction had said it all.
This won’t do. I have to make the wedding date earlier so that Nicole can give up on Evan. I need to make sure that she realizes that it’s already over between them.
“Nicole, I’ve asked someone to pick out an auspicious date. Let’s get married one week later.”
Nicole was slightly stunned at that. One week? That’s fast.
“Why? Is there a problem?”
Nicole shook her head gently. “No.”
However, she did not look at him when she said it. It was apparent that there was something on her mind.
Levant held her hands. “Nicole, even though Dad is quite comfortable here, I’m sure he would like to head back to the estate as soon as possible. I’ll send him back personally after we’re done with the wedding.”
Nicole remained silent in response.
That’s right. My marriage with Levant is not only about me. I have to consider Stephen’s safety too.
When she first came to the Wicked Palace, Levant had given her the chance to meet Stephen once. She looked at his silhouette and noticed that he had lost his vibrant and energetic vibe. It was apparent that he seemed quite bogged down. Not to mention Stephen had lost a fair amount of weight, making him look frail.
The sight of the duke’s debilitated state pained her.
