The purpose for Xavier coming over was to visit the children. "I've investigated everything, but the person had already left. Theodore, your tip-off was too late."
"Well, I know." Theodore had heard his explanation, but he didn't plan on blaming him. After all, Wilson wouldn't leave a trace behind.
"Let's put that aside for now." Theodore walked over and sat on the sofa with a heavy expression on his face.
Xavier frowned. He couldn't understand his brother's expression. "What's that look on your face?"
"How do you expect me to look?" Theodore asked Everleigh. Was there anything wrong with his expression?
Everleigh had seen his face turned purple from rage before, and he even had a murderous look on him. However, now, he had changed after just going out for a while. She didn't believe that there was nothing wrong with him.
Could it be that he had gone out to settle the score with Wilson?
She wasn't the only one who had this idea. It was the same for Xavier. He kept feeling that something was not right.
"Since Alastair and Adrienne are fine now, I'll go back first. I'll come over if I have time."
"You should stay. Adrienne has a fever now. You can go back tomorrow. I'll ask someone to prepare a guest room for you now." Everleigh thought that Xavier would be alone when he went back, so it didn't matter if he stayed here for one night.
After thinking for a while, he agreed directly.
The Trevino family home was bustling that night. Abraham didn't expect Xavier to be here, so he chatted with him for a long time before returning to rest.
Everleigh had been taking care of Adrienne throughout the night and only rested a bit during dawn. Theodore also accompanied her and didn't sleep at all.
When Adrienne opened her eyes, she saw Theodore sitting on one side. In a hoarse voice, she called out, "Daddy."
"Are you feeling better?" Theodore reached out and touched Adrienne's forehead. It felt much cooler, and he was relieved.
"I'm fine. Daddy, did you rest?" She continued to ask.
He shook his head. For the first time, he experienced the feeling of being a father. How did Everleigh manage to take care of them like that? Just thinking about it was exhausting enough.
"Daddy, why are your eyes red? I'm fine. I've recovered. Where are the snacks you promised me?" Adrienne had been keeping it in her mind all the time.
Theodore laughed lightly. He didn't dare to speak too loudly. Deep down, he was afraid that he would wake Everleigh up. "I've already bought them. You can eat them today, and I've asked for leave from your teacher."
"Well then I'll eat the snacks later because my mouth feels weird." Adrienne pretended to be aggrieved. She really wanted to eat ice cream, but Mommy once told her that when she was sick, she shouldn't eat too much junk food. Otherwise, she would get a stomach ache.
By the time Everleigh woke up, it was already noon. When she saw that Alastair and Adrienne weren't in the room, she felt a little anxious. She quickly went downstairs to take a look, only to see two children together with Theodore. They were talking and laughing, like they were having a great time together.
"Mommy, you're awake?"
"Yes. Adrienne, how do you feel now?" Everleigh asked, then walked over and touched her daughter's forehead. She could only relax when Adrienne recovered from the fever.
"I'm fine now, Mommy. Daddy bought me a lot of snacks. Look." Adrienne pointed to the snacks aside and spoke with a smile.
Everleigh glanced down at the snacks and said, "You bought a little too much."
"Just let Adrienne eat if she likes it. Besides, I wasn't the only one who bought them. There's also Xavier's portion."
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