Naomi nodded.
"I’m head in then. Drive safe."
Jackie watched her walk in before driving away.
Naomi walked into the living room.
Mrs.Irving had prepared dinner and smiled when she saw her.
"It’s time for dinner, ma’am."
"I’m not hungry.You go ahead."
Naomi walked up the stairs without looking back.
Mrs.Irving put the food on the table and looked at her worriedly.
After Anthony arrived home, Mrs.Irving told him about what had happened because she was worried.
Anthony took off his coat and handed it to her.
"I'll g o take a look."
He went to Naomi’s room, knocked on the door, opened the door, and saw Naomi sitting in front of her desk, going through a photo album.
"Naomi, why aren’t you having dinner?" Naomi shook her head.
"I’m not hungry yet, don't feel like eating."
Seeing how sad his daughter was, he could guess what had happened.He walked to her, sat down, and said, "Nelly, all that I have done is for your own good."
Naomi was surprised.
Anthony looked down.
"I know you like Francisco a lot, but he’s not good for you.I don’t want to gamble off your happiness because I don’t want to see you end up like me."
Naomi was stunned.
She saw the sadness in her father’s eyes and understood that her father really was just concerned about her.
After a moment of silence, she slowly said, "Dad, when Mom...left you, you must have been really sad too."
Anthony chuckled.
"I was for a while, but I’m glad I had you.You’re the reason I carried on."
Naomi lowered her head.
"Dad, I’m sorry." Anthony raised his hand and touched her head.
"There’s no need to apologize to me."
Naomi started crying, and Anthony hugged her to console her.
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