"Mister, I believe as a father, you should take responsibility for your child instead of handing her over to a stranger," Margot retorted.The man chuckled. "If you were a bad person, I wouldn't let you near her. Since you've trespassed into my home twice while I wasn't there, why not just go all the way and help me out a bit while you're at it?"Margot was furious. "This is your child, I..."Why should Margot help you look after her? But she didn't say the rest of her thoughts because Sabrina was blinking her innocent eyes at her. That innocence made it hard for her to refuse."Miss, may I ask for your name, since you're helping me look after my child," the man said as he knew she wouldn't refuse. He then decided to make friends with her.Reluctantly, Margot replied, "Margot Stone.""Ah? Oh, Ms. Stone, thank you for looking after my child. I'm busy with work now, I'll treat you to a meal another day." After he finished speaking, the call ended.Margot was very unhappy, but lo
Margot took Sabrina to the Vaughn Mansion. Then, she called the nanny and asked her to bring her son to the Vaughn Mansion as well. She planned to stay there for a few days to accompany Natalie and Benjamin. Recently, she wasn't in a good mood so didn't want to stay at home in order to avoid Royce and Zyla. Because of her unclear relationship with Curtis, she didn't want to take her son to the Crosby Residence either. Hence, going to the Vaughn Mansion was the most suitable option.When they arrived, it was around noon. Margot led Sabrina into the house, but it was empty. She let Sabrina sit on the couch while she took out some fruits from the refrigerator for her to eat. Then, she called Natalie.Natalie was out filming with her son. When she received Margot's call, she asked softly, "Margot, is there anything wrong?""No, I just wanted to ask when you and Benjamin will be back.""Maybe tomorrow.""That long?""So you do have something going on, right?" Natalie a
At eight o'clock in the evening, Natalie rushed back with her son and went straight into Margot's house. However, in the living room, there was only Curtis, who was holding Louis with the nanny beside him. Natalie didn't see the little girl Margot had mentioned. Hence, she walked toward Curtis and asked, "Where's Margot?""She's upstairs changing clothes for the child."Margot had someone send over several sets of clothes for the child, and she was currently helping the child change in the room. Although Margot had explained to him who the little girl was, Curtis still felt that Margot was too meddlesome. Bringing someone else's child home just because she wasn't confident about leaving the child alone seemed extra to him. If something happened to the child from another family here, then Curtis and Margot would be responsible. After all these years, Margot still couldn't shake off her habit of meddling in other people's affairs.Natalie gestured to her son beside her.
Sabrina suddenly felt a bit sad. She withdrew her hand pitifully and lowered her head. She didn't even dare to say anything."Benjamin." Natalie was very angry and scolded her son. "Why are you speaking like that? You're almost ten and still so immature, huh?"Margot hurriedly went up to pull Sabrina into her arms while she comforted her gently. "Sabrina, don't be sad. Benjamin is just teasing you, don't mind him, okay?"Sabrina nodded sensibly. "Miss, I'm not sad. Can I go do my homework now?""Sure, let's go."Margot was afraid that the child might be sensitive, so she quickly took her to the dining table to do homework.Natalie approached her son and lowered her voice to educate him. "Why are you becoming so unreasonable? Haven't I told you before?""Did I say something wrong?" Benjamin met his mother's gaze with red eyes, and said angrily, "I just don't like others. I just miss Lilac. You won't let me mention her in front of Aunt Margot, so I won't. But you also shouldn't tr
When Margot knew Lilac had passed, if it wasn't for Anthony's hypnosis, no one could have saved her."This child is smart and sensible. As long as I keep an eye on her, nothing will happen to her."Margot lowered her gaze and sighed. "Blame me for meddling too much or helping others by taking care of their children. Anyway, she is with me now, and I will definitely take good care of her.""Then you should have a good talk with Curtis. He's quite concerned about what you're doing."With these words, Natalie walked over to Sabrina.Margot glanced again at the man holding Louis in the living room.She listened to Natalie's words and walked toward him.She sat Curtis and played with the baby. "You also can't understand why I brought someone else's child here, right?"Curtis stared at her intently and asked, "Is it because you are purely worried about her?Margot met his gaze and asked, "What else?""No other intentions?"He was referring to the child's father.Well, couldn't bl
As a father, Curtis was given a second chance at life, but his daughter did not return, and that was the pain of his lifetime. If Margot continued to keep someone else's child around, he would feel this pain every day. He would constantly wonder where his daughter was and whether she had gone to heaven. When Lilac passed away, she was covered in injuries; it must have been very painful for her.Even in heaven, she would miss her parents, right? If she saw another little girl beside her parents, how sad would she be? Margot insisted by saying, "I'll keep her with me for a week. Is that okay?" Curtis refused. "The longer you stay with her, the deeper your bond will be. Then, if something happens to her, you'll go looking for her, and it will be even harder to separate from her. Just send her back tomorrow morning."Margot was unhappy with Curtis' firm attitude. "What right do you have to tell me what to do? Who are you to me? Aren't you supposed to go back to your company and
Curtis was feeling uneasy, so Natalie comforted him by saying, "Lilac might be as lucky as you and have been saved by someone already. Don't be too pessimistic. Maintain your current life well and accompany Margot and Louis. Don't go out at this late hour. Without a man at home, Margot and the child might feel insecure to some extent."Curtis glanced at his watch. He said, "I'm going to the cemetery and will be back soon.""Why are you going to the cemetery?""Nothing."His voice was low as he started the engine. He knew that staying would only add to his sorrow. Going to the cemetery to atone for his daughter might make him feel a bit better.Since she couldn't persuade him, Natalie could only watch him leave. Finally, she went back to her own room to educate her son.Margot accompanied Sabrina to do homework for a while. Half an hour passed but Curtis didn't return, so Margot felt somewhat disappointed. When she walked to the door and saw that the car parked there was
She spoke in a slightly hoarse voice, "You... cried?"Those swollen eyes were a sign of crying. Was it because she had spoken to harshly just now and hurt him? Was he really this fragile?For some reason, at this moment, Margot really wanted to hug him and comfort him. But considering their still somewhat awkward relationship, she restrained herself."I didn't cry."Curtis defended himself, "I just went out for some fresh air, and sand got into my eyes."He went to the cemetery to see Lilac, to speak with her and his father. Knowing that it was his own actions that caused his father and daughter's deaths, he couldn't forgive himself. If it wasn't for Chester telling him about Margot and Louis at home, he might have passed out in the cemetery with no one knowing.In Margot's eyes, the man in front of her was tall and imposing, but she never expected that deep down, he was so fragile.She had only said a few words to him, yet he went off by himself and cried. She felt that