Chapter 70: An Unexpected Encounter
Robert smiled kindly and casually patted the little guy’s head, “Let’s go.”
Oliver, with his big round eyes, looked at me nervously, unmoving. I walked over, took Oliver’s little hand, and shook it, “Let’s go! We’re going home!”
After saying that, I led Oliver out without looking back.
In my peripheral vision, I caught a glimpse of Charlotte coming out of the room, watching the three of us leave with a gloomy expression. I didn’t bother to greet her.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.
Respect is mutual, and she doesn’t deserve it.
As we were about to leave, Charlotte shouted from behind us, “Bring him back in a few days!”
I secretly calculated in my heart; If I would bring him somewhere, I would but not here.
After taking Oliver away, I didn’t hurry to go home. Instead, I took him for a stroll, treating him to his favorite food and taking him to places he wanted to go. He seemed visibly happy, but he didn’t speak much, occasionally glancing at Robert who was constantly by our side.
I speculated that Oliver had never been this happy at his grandmother’s house. He and Robert were strangers, meaning Robert didn’t visit him often and was strict with him.
Thinking about this, the picture of Robert with Amelia and their child in the amusement park flashed in my mind-a harmonious family of three.
My heart suddenly tightened, feeling an intense restlessness, almost wishing to tear apart the composed and gentle image that Robert portrayed.
With clenched teeth and determination, Robert, I won’t let you have the chance again. If you want to play the role of a good father, you can only perform it for my children.
With this in mind, despite Robert’s constant reminders not to strain myself, I led Oliver into a children’s clothing store. I wanted to buy clothes for my kids.
Amelia’s child dressed brightly, so why not mine?
I not only bought for Oliver but also for Lilly and Charles, in addition to myself. Today, I wanted to indulge in retaliatory consumption. As long as it caught my eye, I would have it wrapped.
Didn’t Charlotte say I don’t care about my image? Didn’t she say I look like a beggar?
Before I married Robert, he hesitated to bring me to his home because it was vastly different from what it is now. Back then, they slept in bunk beds, and one piece of clothing was worn by all in rotation. Now, they actually said I lacked an image! They really thought their current situation was well-deserved. a
I do need to change my thrifty habits. The money saved will be spent on them. I feel pathetic even thinking about it.
So, after buying clothes, I went into a handbag store. If I’m going to buy it, I need the full set.
As we were enthusiastically shopping, an unexpected event occurred. The world is indeed small, and I had never imagined that we would run into Amelia and her son.
It all happened in an instant, catching everyone by surprise.
We collided face to face, and when our eyes met, the three of us were momentarily stunned. Then, we heard the clear and cheerful shout from the little boy, “Daddy!”