This time, Ellinor really did step out the door.
After leaving the bathroom, she kissed her son on the forehead and stepped out onto the balcony.
Marcus, maneuvering his wheelchair, slowly emerged from the bathroom. He gazed thoughtfully in the direction of the balcony, then glanced at the new pajamas laid out on the bed.
Adrian tilted his head and said, âDad, Mom seemed a bit upset when she left, didnât she?â
Marcus could tell too. There was a certain moodiness about Ellinor as she left, but he couldnât go after her now.
With a soft sigh, Marcus asked his son, âWhat does your mom usually do?â
Adrian thought for a moment. âUm⦠Mom usually works, takes care of us, and looks for my dad.â
Marcusâ eyes deepened. âSheâs always looking for your dad?â
Adrian nodded. âYes! Momâs always trying to find out where my dad is, but thereâs no news from him.â
Marcus squinted his eyes. A strange feeling was stirring in his heart.
Adrian suddenly leaned in. His large, curious eyes were full of anticipation. âDad, do you like my mom?â.
Marcus looked at his son. âWhy do you ask that?â
Adrian proudly raised his little face. âBecause lots of men like my mom after they meet her.â
Marcusâ eyes darkened. âMany men? Does your mom meet a lot of men?â
âMom has to go to work, so of course she meets a lot of people.â
Marcus frowned. âIs that so? How do these men show they like your mom? How do you know about it?â
Even a child could tell if these men were harassing her.
Adrian honestly said, âThey call and text my mom to express their feelings, but mom ignores them and only talks about work.â
Marcus felt a heaviness in his chest. He gripped the armrests of his wheelchair with all his might. He had an increasing urge to stand up.
At the entrance of the Rex residence.
Chase parked the car by the roadside. Bartlett got out with a smile, thanked him, and went into the house.
The front passenger window rolled down slowly. Belinda watched Bartlettâs retreating figure, her expression suddenly becoming a bit worried. âUm⦠If without Uncle, I think Ellinor and Bartlett would be quite happy together.â
âUnfortunately, there are no ifs.â Chase said with a light smile. âEllinor could never love another man.â
Belinda turned to look at him. âI think so too. Thatâs why I feel even more sorry for Ellinor. Uncle is probably in danger, and Ellinor is waiting for him alone with three kids. When will it end?â
Chase raised an eyebrow. âIf thereâs someone she loves deeply, waiting can also be a kind of happiness.â
Belinda disagreed. âWaiting with an end in sight is happiness. Endless waiting is definitely not happiness. No one would feel happy waiting for someone whose fate is uncertain.â
Chase reached out and lightly grazed her cheek with his fingers. âAlways worried about Ellinor, huh?
How about showing some concern for your boyfriend?*
Belinda looked confused and a bit shy. âWhatâs wrong with you? Arenât you here, fine and dandy? What should I worry about?â
Chase took her hand and placed it on his chest. How about my emotions? Iâm feeling a bit nervous here.â