Chapter 1535

She did not know how she got through the day. At this moment, there was finally a profound sense of tranquility.

Shawn walked into the living room in Temperley Hall and heard Nicole's tender voice. "Daddy!"

His features softened a lot. "Nicole."

"Why did you come home so late? Were you working overtime at the company? I've been waiting for you to have dinner together." Nicole blinked her big, sparkling eyes.

Shawn approached her and patted her head. "Why haven't you eaten yet?"

"I want to eat with you. It's not fun to eat alone. By the way, where's Mommy?" Nicole looked around.

"She has something to attend to and won't be coming home tonight."

Nicole's little face almost wrinkled up. "Why? What could she be so busy with that she won't come home? If Mommy's not here, who will tell me stories and put me to sleep?"

She pouted, clearly dissatisfied. "I can tell stories too, Nicole. What Mommy does, Daddy can do as well," Shawn said.

Nicole reluctantly nodded. "Alright."

Shawn lif