Nicole sobbed and spoke with tears in her eyes.
"You probably wouldn't understand the feeling of listening to you scream your late wife's name when it's me lying next to you..."
"My heart hurts like it's being pierced whenever I think of this."
Nicole wiped her tears and continued.
"I know you're an affectionate and sentimental person, I like that about you that's why I decided to be with you... However, I'm still a woman, and no matter how much I say I don't mind, I still can't lie to myself..."
"Danny, I didn’t say it just now because I was worried... I was worried that you'll think that I'm petty and intolerant, and also short-sighted and not reasonable enough..."
"Danny, I stole the cufflinks only because I don't want you to think of Elena anymore..." Nicole cried.
Daniel was moved and gently hugged Nicole who was crying with trembling shoulders.
Anna believed Nicole somewhat as she could not think of a reason for Nicole to take the cufflinks.
However, Anna came back to her senses when she saw the faintly smug look cast by Nicole.
She was pretending!
She's truly a talented actor!
She was old but she could still perform a wonderful love story!
If this was a movie, Anna wanted to give Nicole an Oscar award for the best actress.
However, Anna was really surprised that her father was still dreaming of her mother. The dissatisfaction i n her heart toward Daniel abated a little.
Daniel ultimately could not resist Nicole's tenderness and easily cleared up any doubt he had. He even comforted her a bit.
"You can tell me if there's anything in the future, don't ever keep it to yourself."
Nicole wiped her tears and nodded her head.
Daniel looked at Anna and coughed. He did not want t o dwell on this matter for too long and was also worried that Anna would not let it go so he spoke.
"Anna, Nicole did her best to take care of you all these years, so don't give her a hard time."
Nicole also hurriedly held Anna's hand and stared at her sadly with tears in her eyes.
"Anna, you're also a woman, can you understand how I feel? You won't blame me for being jealous of your mother, right?”
Anna silently retracted her hand and tilted her head with a smile. "Of course not!"
Daniel smiled. "I'm glad we cleared up the misunderstanding! There's no reason to make a fuss out of this small matter! We're all family, we shouldn’t disrupt the peace."
Nicole said apologetically, "I know I was wrong, it's all my fault for not thinking straight... And becoming a joke to the both of you."
Daniel quickly said, "Alright, alright, today is a joyous day as Anna has recovered her eyesight. Quickly prepare some of Anna’s favorite dishes and let's celebrate.”
Nicole acknowledged Daniel and looked toward Anna, "Anna, your eyes just recovered, don't strain yourself. G o rest in your room, I’ll call you once it’s time to eat.”
Anna glanced at her deeply and then at Daniel and raised the cufflinks in her hands.
"Dad, since Nicole doesn't like this then let me take care of it! It won’t be good if she got jealous again and wanted to throw it away. After all, it's a gift from Mom and it’s very memorable, don’t you think so?"
Anna finished her words and went back to her room without looking at Daniel or Nicole’s unpleasant expression.
Nicole wiped the corner of her eyes aggrievedly." Anna still refused to forgive me."
Daniel glanced at Nicole with displeasure. "Don't mention my nightmares in front of Anna in the future! Don't mention it to anyone!"
Nicole was stunned, was there something about it that should not be said?
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