Now, his father looked at Nichole with a pleading face and pleaded in a low tone.

“Nichole, please, don't make me wait for too long.”

Mr. Bailey had come to realize that it was only the children who were binding them together, so this was an opportunity to talk to her. Nichole simply stood up and walked back to her seat without any response.

Then, Louis had freshened up and joined them in the parlor. They stood up while Mr. Bailey picked his car keys, they walked to the courtyard, and they got into the car. He drove to the spot where Nichole usually take them to for outing when...