Nicole had a sound sleep. When she woke up, the person sitting in front of her was not Audrey, but
Samuel.
"You're awake?"
Samuel smiled and looked at her.
Nicole thought that she was still dreaming, so she rubbed her eyes. When she opened her eyes again,
Samuel was still there.
Seeing such cuteness, Samuel felt a little heartbroken.
"It's me. I'm back."
He didn't even have time to change his clothes.
Nicole suddenly sat up and threw herself into his embrace.
His warm body and sturdy chest brought her back to reality.
However, Samuel said anxiously, "I haven't changed yet. My body is cold."
"I don't care. I just want to hug you."
She hugged Samuel tightly like a child, not letting go.
Samuel smiled and did the same.
"You are a mother, buy you still act like a child."
"I'd like to."
Nicole rubbed against Samuel as she spoke.
Samuel felt that his desire was aroused, but he could not push her away.
This was a sweet torture.
Nicole noticed Samuel's change. She looked at him with amusement and said, "You want that?"
"Or else?"
Samuel couldn't help but sigh when he read her intentions from her eyes.
"You, sit there and let me see if you've lost weight."
Samuel sat Nicole upright and looked at her from head to toe. Only then was he relieved.
"How is it going over there? Are you hurt?"
Nicole knew that destroying Elvis' research base might not be easy, so she was a little worried.
Samuel shook his head and said, "Nothing much. I have had my men there and it has been a few
years. They have contributed a lot this time. I just commanded them behind the scenes. The structure
of Elvis' experimental base was somewhat complicated. It took us some time, and now the military
region has sent people to take over. I've brought Zac's father and Olivia's father back. Jacob has gone
back with Harper. I'll bring you to them tomorrow. "
"Alright."
When Nicole heard this, she was finally at ease.
"Elvis..."
"I know that. Leave this matter to me. I will bring Melissa back, and don't show yourself up."
Samuel knew what the Bushes had done from Audrey, so he was somewhat furious.
"Oh, okay."
Nicole did not explain much. This matter was not very pleasant for her.
They got intimate for a while, and Zoe's voice came from outside.
"Daddy, Mommy, it's time for dinner. What are you doing inside? I'm coming in."
Nicole pushed Samuel away.
Samuel almost fell down. He looked at Nicole and said, "Do you have to?"
"Don't let the children see it. It's improper for them."
"Why? Letting them know how much their parents love each other is also a lesson."
As Samuel spoke, he once again held Nicole in his arms.
Before Nicole could struggle, Zoe pushed open the door and walked in.
"Wow!"
She cried out and covered her eyes, but there was enough space between her fingers and her eyes
could be seen.
"It's not for children! What are you doing?"
Samuel was amused by his daughter.
"We didn't do anything. I just want to hug your mom. What? You don't want me to hug you?"
"May I?"
Zoe looked at Nicole and asked for her opinion, which embarrassed her.
"He's your daddy, you can."
"Daddy, I want your hug!"
Hearing Nicole's permission, Zoe stretched out her small hand and ran over.
Samuel picked her up with one hand and Zoe laughed heartily.
Nicole felt that Samuel's return brought liveliness back to the family.
Because of Samuel, the dinner was much more sumptuous.
Samuel had been picking Nicole food all the time. Their intimacy envied others.
Edwin coughed and said, "Samuel, come to the study after dinner. We have to talk."
"Alright."
Samuel nodded.
After dinner, Nicole whispered, "Grandfather, don't take up too much of his time. We have a lot to talk
about."
Edwin was astounded. Then, he smiled and said, "You are not shy about that in front of the children?"
"Why would I? He's my husband!"
Nicole said affectionately.
When Samuel heard what she said, he felt very satisfied.
"Mommy is shameless."
Zoe whispered and Joseph smiled.
Audrey pursed her lips and remained silent, but her face was full of smiles.
Actually, Nicole was embarrassed, but she coughed and kissed Samuel's face blatantly, saying, "Go."
Samuel's feeling was indescribable.
It was rare for Nicole to take initiative, but unfortunately, he couldn't do anything to respond.
When would the three months pass?
Samuel entered the study room with resentment.
Audrey came to Nicole and said with a smile, "Don't tease him. If his desire is triggered, you will be the
one to suffer."
"Mom, what are you talking about?"
Nicole instantly blushed.
"Embarrassed? Who kissed Samuel on the face just now?"
Nicole chuckled and no longer argued.
Audrey took out a notebook and handed it to Nicole.
"This is your father's sketch. I have kept it all along. Take a look. It might be helpful. The design
competition is about to start. How is your design going?"
Nicole sighed and said, "It was done, but I felt that there was something wrong in my way of thinking,
so I threw it away. I'm going to draw some these days."
"Take care."
"I know. Oh right, mom, what do you want to eat? I'll make it for you!"
"Save it. You're pregnant. Don't tire yourself out. I am not particular about food. Your health and
happiness will be the greatest consolation to me."
Audrey knew that Nicole wanted to do something for her, but at her age, she no longer needed
anything. As long as she could see Nicole and hear her laughter every day, she would have no regrets.
Nicole nodded and opened her father's notebook.
Her father's painting was excellent, and she liked it very much.
Audrey whispered the story behind each painting to Nicole and she felt herself closer to her father.
Time passed. When Samuel walked out of the study, he saw Nicole and Audrey commemorating her
father together. He did not disturb them. He went to the balcony alone and closed the door. Only then
did he call the Bushes.
"Samuel, what's the matter? Is it about Melissa?"
Seeing that it was Samuel, Mrs. Bush immediately picked up the call and asked anxiously.
Samuel lit a cigarette and was irritated, but he still suppressed his emotions and said, "Mom, I heard
that you asked Nicole to be the hostage?"
Samuel said it in a largely even tone. But it sent Mrs. Bush into a pause and she said awkwardly, "Elvis
is after all from your family. I thought that Nicole is his daughter-in-law..."
"Then you never thought why Elvis wanted Nicole by using your daughter? I think you have. You know
that Nicole was stabbed, but you never asked about her. I can understand your joy in finding your
biological daughter. I can also understand your intentions in letting Nicole bring her into high society
because you're afraid that your daughter will be left unattended after you die. But what I can't
understand is that Nicole, who was also raised by you, is not your daughter anymore? Was your love
for Nicole fake?"
Facing Samuel's aggressive inquiry, Mrs. Bush was lost for words.
"Mom, Nicole and I respect you, so we call you mom and dad," Samuel continued regardless of how
Mrs. Bush felt. "But think about it, will parents do what you've done to Nicole? Your biological
daughter's life is invaluable, but Nicole's is not? Not to mention whether or not you care about her being
stabbed, your decision this time is heartless. If you don't want Nicole to be your daughter, you'd better
tell her that and don't hurt her with her kindness. You know, she seldom refuses your requests, but this
time, you are asking for her life!"
Mrs. Bush bit her lower lip, and her eyes were sore.
"Samuel, we have no choice, you know who we are. In the past, it was because of her father's
paintings that we could stay in high society in Seapolis City. Now that we're old, we really can't find any
connections. We couldn't get through to you, so we had to call Nicole. I admit that I was anxious and I
said the wrong thing. I was impulsive. Elvis is from the Greens. I thought there was just a small conflict
between them, but now that you said that, I'm even more anxious. If their grudges remain unsolved,
won't it be very dangerous for Melissa? Samuel, you are Melissa's brother-in-law. Please think of a way
to bring Melissa back."
Mrs. Bush's words were acceptable at first, but then she directly mentioned Melissa, which irritated
Samuel.
"Mom, if Elvis insists on you making a choice between Melissa and Nicole, who will you choose?"
Samuel didn't want to ask that. At the beginning, he had the same thoughts as Nicole. As long as the
Bushes wouldn't go too far, they would bring Melissa to see the world outside and introduce a few
people from the upper class to her. It was possible for her to survive.
But now, it seemed that Melissa was more important to the Bushes than Nicole, and when her interests
were damaged, the Bushes would sacrifice Nicole to help.
Why?
Wasn't Nicole the apple of their eyes? How could they abandon her at will?
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