Feeling helpless, I had no choice but to seek advice from Emery. After all, she had many experiences with kids.
Around half an hour after hanging up the phone, the Moore family’s car appeared at the villa’s gate.
Without even greeting us, Emery walked right toward Audrey, who was drawing on the grass. She squatted down and started chatting with the latter.
I somehow felt relieved when I saw her confident expression. Someone that can lift Audrey’s spirit up has finally come.
Yet, in less than two minutes, Emery walked toward me, shrugging her shoulders. At that instant, I knew even she could not do anything.
“And here I thought the problem’s solved.” I let out a long sigh. “You’ve raised Xavier all by yourself. How could you not know how to deal with Audrey? What did you say to her?”
“What else could I say? I’ve tried my best to talk some sense into her and to comfort her.” Emery looked at me with a helpless expression.
I rolled my eyes upon hearing that. What she did is no different than what we’ve done. I wouldn’t have asked for her help if I knew this was all that she’s capable of.
My heart fell with a thud as I stared at Audrey’s despondent figure.
If only she got her parents to accompany her since she was small, maybe she would have been able to socialize. However, John had been putting all his time searching for me and building his career. Thus, Audrey stayed at home most of the time and had no chance to mix with people. That’s why she can’t get over Shaun as he’s the only one she’s got. In short, this is all our fault.
“Don’t worry too much. We’ll find a way eventually. As the saying goes, it’s up to the doer to undo the knot.”
“Do you mean that we should get Shaun back here?”
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