Nicole felt a little happy.
Perhaps what Dad Bush said was right.
Samuel had been on a high status since childhood, and he was a bit dull, so it was understandable that
he did not understand women.
Moreover, he had made apologies on his initiative for several times. Nicole felt that it was time to
forgive him.
Dad Bush was right. No matter what Samuel had done, he did it for her and their children.
As Nicole thought, she answered the call.
"Where are you? You didn't answer my call. Dad asks you to come for dinner tonight."
Nicole said directly and did not give Samuel the chance to speak.
Samuel was slightly stunned.
He could tell from her voice that she had forgiven him. Although she didn't say it frankly, her voice and
tone were light.
If it had been not long ago, Samuel would have been very happy, but now, his heart was a little heavy.
"I'm afraid I can't be there. I have to go on a business trip."
Nicole was shocked by what he said.
"Is anything wrong?"
She was a little worried.
She had always felt that she was a victim. She thought that Samuel had gone too far in faking that Zoe
was kidnapped. But similarly, she rarely helped Samuel, who was busy every day.
Thinking of this, Nicole felt sorry.
Perhaps she was a bit picky.
"There are some problems with the overseas venture capital companies," Samuel said in a low voice, "I
need to go there immediately."
"How long will it take? Do you have to go personally? Can't you send Jacob?"
Nicole really didn't want Samuel to leave now.
She was not accustomed to sudden separation.
Actually, five years ago, Samuel often flew all over the world for business. However, after they were
together, Samuel had always stayed by her side. She had got used to his company. Now he suddenly
said that he was going on a business trip, so Nicole panicked.
If possible, Samuel also didn't want to leave Nicole, but he...
He thought about his condition and said softly, "I have to go personally. While I am away, you have to
be more careful. I will tell Jacob that everyone in the family is at your disposal. If you want to stay at the
Green’s, you can stay there. You can also go home to accompany Mom. It's chaotic now, so don't go
out. If anything happens, you can go to Jason. I think he will help you, or you can turn to Tim. Although
he is not that reliable, he is nice to you. He should be willing to help you as much as he can."
Nicole suddenly realized that something was wrong.
"Why did you say that? Will you be gone for a long time? Are the problems serious? You always dislike
me to contact Tim. Why do you sound like telling your last words? Samuel, what are you hiding from
me?"
Samuel was a little shocked at her intuition.
"Nothing. I'm just taking precautions. I don't know how long it will take. I promise I'll be back as soon as
possible. Don't worry. You know, if I have other choices, I won't leave you and the children in such a
situation."
Nicole paused.
"Samuel, don't hide anything from me."
"What can I hide from you?"
Samuel was a bit scared.
Weren't women too sensitive in this regard?
Nicole was a little uneasy and said in a low voice, "What happened to Zoe, I hope it was the last time. I
know your intentions are good, but I am also a person. I am your wife, not your appendage. I am not a
canary that you keep. I want to face all the problems and move on hand in hand with you. Do you
understand? I want to participate in your everything. I hope that when you need help, I will be by your
side. We are husband and wife. We are one. No matter what happens, I have the right to know. So
Samuel, please don't hide anything from me!"
Samuel's heart suddenly became heavy.
He really wanted to tell Nicole about his current condition, but he managed to repress it.
Nicole had too many things to do now. Moreover, she was not in good health. She had just got relieved
to see Zoe being well. How could she bear to know about his condition?
Samuel kept telling himself that this was the last time.
As long as he got through it, he would definitely live a peaceful life with Nicole. And he would not
conceal anything from her anymore.
"Come one! What can I conceal? Just relax. Don't you know what kind of person I am?"
Samuel tried to make himself sound the same as usual.
Although Nicole was still a little worried, she said, "You must take good care of yourself. Call me if
anything happens. Wait, I'd better go help you pack your luggage."
"No, Petty has packed up for me. It is quite urgent. I have to leave immediately. It's too late to see you
and the children. Take care of yourself and the children."
Nicole felt a little upset.
"Can't you wait for a while? I want to see you off at the airport."
"No, I'm already at the airport. The plane is about to take off. If you come here, I have to wait for you. I'll
be late. Nicole, take good care of yourself. Take care, alright? Don't go to the Don’s. Just ignore Viola
and Mrs. Don. Whatever happens, just pretend that you don't know. Anyway, the Don family doesn’t
like you, so you don't need to worry about them."
Nicole was stunned again.
"Did you hear something?"
"What?"
Samuel asked back.
Nicole hurriedly shook her head and said, "Nothing. I just feel surprised. You would not talk to me in
this way in the past. And you never ask me to ignore the Don family."
"Things are different now. You saw how stupid Mrs. Don became due to Viola. I don't want you to be
hurt by them when I'm not at home. Listen, don't interfere in the Don family's affairs, alright?"
"Alright."
In the end, Nicole did not tell Samuel about Mrs. Don.
Samuel was going overseas. He was so engaged on business. Now that he said clearly that he did not
want her to get involved in the Don family's affairs, she would listen to him.
She would only tell Jason that Mrs. Don was drugged. And what happened after that was none of her
business.
As Nicole agreed, Samuel heaved a sigh of relief.
"Alright, I'm going to board. There's no signal on the plane. And there might be a time difference. I'll call
you when I arrive."
"Well, have a safe flight. Call me when you have time."
Nicole suddenly felt reluctant to be parted from him.
If she had known that he was going abroad for business, she wouldn't have quarreled with him today?
"Samuel,"
"What?"
"After you solve the problems, shall we go on a trip? You've promised me and the children. You can't
break your promise again."
Nicole sound like a woman deep in love. Samuel was surprised by her coquettish and soft tone.
"Alright. After I get things done, I will definitely go travel with you."
"We'll wait for you."
Nicole hung up reluctantly.
She felt a sense of emptiness.
Why did he suddenly go abroad for business?
She didn't know the time difference as she forgot to ask Samuel which country he was going, so she
could only wait for Samuel to contact her.
Nicole suddenly felt lonely.
She couldn't help but smile bitterly.
It was just a business trip. It happened many times before. Why was she so uncomfortable this time?
It was just a few days. He would be back soon.
Nicole kept comforting herself, but she was still a little uneasy, as if she was about to lose something.
She felt herself ridiculous. Perhaps it was because she had been thinking too much lately.
After Samuel hung up the phone, Blair looked at him and asked again.
"Are you sure about it? Samuel, you need someone to take care of you there. Once it breaks out, you
will be out of your mind. You'd better have your wife by your side. She's right. You two are going to live
together for a lifetime. You shouldn't hide such a big thing from her."
"How can I tell her? If I tell her, she will be worried and come here immediately. Then who will take care
of the children? Moreover, you know she had been in poor health after the miscarriage. It's hard to quit
drugs. She won't be able to endure it. I know her. If she sees me in pain, she will suffer both physically
and mentally. How can I do that to her? "
Samuel also wished he could have Nicole by his side, but he couldn't.
Nicole would not be able to bear it!
Blair, on the other hand, did not think so.
"Samuel, women are often stronger than men, especially when it's about their lovers. Think about it.
Your mother and the Bushes will take care of the children. You don't have to worry too much."
"Don't worry too much? The Green family is in turmoil now. We haven't found the person that drugged
me and Mrs. Don. I have no choice but to leave. No one knows what will happen next. If she stays at
the Green’s, Tim and Jason will protect her. If she stays with me, she might get harmed. You and I have
tried to do everything in secret, but if my enemies have targeted me, they will find me wherever I go. It's
a good chance for them to attack me since I am so weak. I can't imagine what will happen if Nicole
stays with me."
Samuel had his own considerations. Blair was shocked by him.
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