At that moment, Nicole made a decision that she would marry Levant, the man who saved her life. That way, Stephen could head back to the estate sooner.
Back to the present, the duke’s frail figure flashed before her eyes again. Unwittingly, tears started streaming down her cheeks.
“Nicole, what’s the matter?”
“Nothing. Levant, I hope that you will keep your promise and send my Dad back to the estate after we’re married.”
Levant was pleased with Nicole’s reaction. It seems that Stephen is indeed the best bargaining chip I have. I would be able to marry Nicole as long as he’s under my control.
“Of course, Nicole.”
With that, Nicole went back home. However, the feeling that something was amiss nagged at the back of her mind.
The maid mentioned that Levant had not been home for the whole night. Does Evan’s disappearance last night really had nothing to do with him?
The kids approached their mother as soon as they noticed that she was back.
Maya wrapped her arms around her legs. “Mommy, did you go and see Daddy?”
At the same time, Juan asked, “Mommy, is Daddy at the Wicked Palace?”
Nicole took in a deep breath. She lowered her head to look at her kids. Is their father all they could think of? By now, she was certain that her kids were spies sent by Evan.
“Your father is not at the Wicked Palace.”
“What? Really, Mommy?”
Nina blinked. “Mommy, could it be that you’re saying Daddy’s not at Wicked Palace because you want him to die?”
Nicole regarded her daughter intently. Am I such a despicable person in her eyes?
Smiling bitterly, she explained, “Nina, don’t get me wrong. Even though it’s true that I want to see your father dead, it doesn’t mean that I’d lie to you about his whereabouts. If he’s indeed at the Wicked Palace, I’ll be the first to tell you, I wouldn’t lie to you guys. I’m an honest person and my word is my bond.”
Hearing that, the kids fell silent.
Mommy, we don’t care if you’re lying to us or if you’re an honest person. All we care about is our father’s safety!
“Mommy, do you really hate Daddy that much?”
Nicole breathed in deeply and looked at Juan. “You kids wouldn’t understand the fight between adults, and you guys should not ask about it either.”
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