Nicole felt anxious when she saw it was Evelyn that called.
"If you don't want to talk to her, I can answer the phone."
Samuel knew what Nicole was thinking. Tim must be sad now, so she felt it was improper to ask Evelyn out.
However, Nicole shook her head and said, "I think Tim should go out with us."
"What?"
Samuel was a little confused.
Nicole smiled and said, "Because you are here. You will cheer him up, won't you?"
What else could Samuel say?
Although he thought Tim didn't need his comfort, he would talk to Tim later. Nicole had given him a task. He had to complete it.
"Alright."
Samuel said indifferently.
Now that Samuel agreed, Nicole answered the phone.
"Evelyn, what did he say?"
Nicole tried her best to make her voice sound normal.
Evelyn smiled and said, "Tim agreed to go out with me. Let's go. I can't wait to spend your money."
"Oh, please show me some mercy."
Nicole pretended to beg.
Evelyn was amused and they laughed together.
Samuel was relieved to see Nicole being so light-hearted. He felt glad that he didn’t tell her that it was Tim who killed Martha.
After Nicole hung up the phone, she adjusted her clothes and wore some makeup. Samuel took a down jacket and went out with her.
They would meet Tim and Evelyn in Golden Street.
Samuel and Nicole arrived there first. Seeing everywhere decorated, Nicole couldn't help but sigh.
New Year was coming.
It had been almost one year since she returned home.
Too many things had happened this year. Fortunately, everything had settled down. And she still had this man by her side.
Nicole felt happy and held Samuel's arm.
"What's the matter?"
Samuel looked at her. He thought Nicole was cold, so he asked, "Do you want me to turn up the temperature? You may catch a cold."
Looking at his worried face, Nicole smiled, "It's not cold. How could I feel cold with you by my side? I am just thinking that I came back in spring. And it has been almost one year."
"Right. Time passes so quickly, so we should treasure the days we spend together."
Nicole was moved.
"Oh. That's sweet. Where did you learn this?"
"I learnt that from you."
Samuel flattered her.
A smile lifted the corner of Nicole's mouth.
She held Samuel's hand and interlocked their fingers, "We are locked by each other."
"Yes."
Samuel could do anything as long as Nicole liked it.
After a while, Tim and Evelyn arrived.
"God! It's so cold. Nicole, are you feeling better now?" Evelyn said as soon as she got out of the car.
She had worn a lot of clothes and looked like a bear. Nicole couldn't help laughing.
"Let me guess... You're hiding something, aren't you? Are there any marks on your neck?"
Nicole stretched out her hand to Evelyn's scarf as she said.
She would not let Nicole pull off her scarf. Evelyn ran away, shouting, "Samuel, what's wrong with your wife? Look! She wants to take off my clothes. Nicole, I'm not your husband! You can't do that to me!"
However, Nicole did not stop. She chased after her and smiled, "What are you afraid of? Let me have a look. Please let me have a look."
"What are you talking about? No way!"
Evelyn had good physical stamina, but considering Nicole's health, she slowed down several times to wait for Nicole.
After a while, Nicole started to gasp for breath. She was exhausted and stopped.
"Hey. I quit... I am exhausted."
"What? That's it? I thought you are a good runner."
Evelyn mocked Nicole.
She rolled her eyes and said, "You will see."
"What..."
Before Evelyn finished, Nicole rolled a snowball and threw it at her.
"Nicole! No sneak attack!"
It hit right at Evelyn. She was angry and immediately started to make one to fight back.
A snowball fight between two women began in Golden Street. They ran and laughed as if no one else was around. People were attracted by their laughter and some stopped to watch.
Tim's face creased into a smile as he saw them having fun.
Samuel walked to him and said in a low voice, "Do you feel better now?"
"Yes."
Tim nodded.
He personally ended his mother's life. It was painful. However, his wife and cousin would have a happy life. Nobody could threat them now. Tim felt that it was worthwhile.
He suddenly realized something and looked at Samuel.
"Are you comforting me?"
"No. I'm just doing my job. My wife has given me a task. She wants you to be happy."
Tim's eyes widened.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Don't Try to Escape, My Wife!
The book is slow....too many words are wasted to explain...need a better translator.......
God I want to read the book but it's freaking annoying, Samuel Green, Nicole Bush, Lucas Bush, Jacob Brown in every line.....I hope this author grows...the book would have been okay but it's affecting my mood...
Does the author have write the full names of the characters all the time...it's annoying...we are reading the book, we know their surnames already.......
What is it with Chinese authors. The characters are slow, he finally opened his mouth, it took him so long just to say two words...the house keeper would have put the person out before he even spoke....is this really how people are over there..the characters are always lost in thought, they might as well live in their heads.....
What is it with Chinese authors. The characters are slow, he finally opened his mouth, it took him so long just to say two words...the house keeper would have put the person out before he even spoke....is this really how people are over there..the characters are always lost in thought, they might as well live in their heads.....
She left for 5 years to come back emotionally stupid. wow what's up author...
She's questioning his brain, her brain is broken. How easily she keeps forgetting her own kids for a man, especially her sick daughter shame then kid might as well die huh...