Chapter 153

"Mom, are you still mad at me? I'm sorry. Partly, it was my fault. Dad only bought what I want." Beryl mumbled while staring at the ground and fidgeting.

I shook my head and patted the empty seat next to me. Beryl quickly settled herself there, and now she is giggling at me.

"I'm not mad—"

"But you are disappointed?" She continued my words.

I slowly nodded, then took her hand from the table.

"I only want you to learn how to appreciate and value things that you have, baby," I muttered and smiled weakly at her.

Beryl nodded to me, then stood up and kissed me on my cheeks as she apologised, "But Dad is at fault too. He never says no to me. He bought every single thing that I wanted. That's why we end up buying a lot." She cutely blamed Nicholas with her lips pouting.

"Mom, you and Dad's wedding anniversary is just four months away." She chirped excitedly while she exchanged a meaningful look with her father.

I glance at Nicholas, who is now leaning on my shoulder. I gently caress