Have I Told You Lately novel Chapter 35

Before Rachel could say a word, he looked up at her and chuckled, “She also likes you now.”

Rachel stunned and suddenly felt awkward. She turned to look at Monica, pretending that she didn't understand the connotations in his words, "I also like Monica very much and sincerely hoped her autism would be cured. If my company is useful, I would like to accompany her more.”

"Rach, thank you." Osmond shot her an affectional look.

Rachel smiled stiffly, "Osmond, no need to thank me. We made an agreement before. You’ve done me many favors and I think taking care of Monica is something what I should do. And I sincerely like her and hope her be healthy."

Nothing is more important than Monica. No matter what the relationship was between them two, she couldn’t turn a blind eye to Monica.

Osmond looked at her, his lips moving and closing for several times, but in the end, he didn’t say anything and just smiled.

The two exchanged banters for a while. Feeling that it was late, Osmond stood up, “I and Monica will go back first. Have a good rest.”

Rachel also slowly stood up, "Well, I will see you off."

Osmond smiled and shifted his gaze to the little girl on the ground, "Monica, let’s come back."

Monica was immersed in the picture book and finally looked up at Osmond who had called her several times. A few seconds later, she slowly shook her head blinking her watery eyes.

Osmond froze, "Why are you shaking your head? You don't want to leave?"

Monica looked at him and then at Rachel, then nodded slightly.

Osmond was amused. He walked over and picked her up, "But it's too late, we should go home so that Auntie can go for sleep. Hmm, we can visit he later, is that okay?"

Monica shook her head vigorously nestling in his arms, a trace of grievance creeping onto her chubby face. She tugged at Rachel’s sleeve and pouted.

"Don't cry..." Osmond was a bit helpless. He rubbed her head, coaxing softly, "You like the picture book right? You can take it and read it on the way home.”

Rachel smiled and pinched her chubby face, “Auntie will gift you the picture book.”

Osmond nodded at her, “Stop here, we’ll go first. And have a good rest.”

Rachel sent the two to the door. Just as she was about to say goodbye to Monica, who bent her head on Osmond’s shoulder, Monica suddenly cried quietly with big tears falling down her cheeks.

Rachel was startled, “Osmond.”

Osmond turned to look at Monica and frowned, “Monica, are you uncomfortable?”

Since she seldom spoke, they could figure out what was wrong with her.

Unable to bear to see Monica crying quietly, Rachel walked over and took her into her arms, “Let her stay in my house tonight. I’ll take care of her.”

“Oh. You’re pregnant and have to work tomorrow. I won’t allow her to bother you. I’ll take her back and coax her at home.”

Rachel gently patted Monica’s back and smiled at Osmond, “Not a big deal. My mom can also help me. She’s experienced in coaxing children.”

Osmond rubbed his eyebrows and said helplessly, “Ah, this stubborn girl.”

Rachel raised her eyebrows and bantered, “Oh are you jealous at me? Let her stay here for one night, and I’ll return her to you tomorrow morning.”

It was understandable that he could not bear to part Monica since he had been with Monica since her birth. If she were him, she would also feel it unbearable.

“All right, please take care of her tonight. I’ll come to pick her up when I go to work tomorrow morning.”

Rachel nodded, “Okay.”