Maybe sheâd tell her daughter the truth when she was older.
The driver started the car, and Olivia, sitting in the back, opened the gift box to reveal an emerald bracelet, too big and precious for a preschool girl though.
Leyla might be able to wear the bracelet when sheâs older.
Olivia recalled that the gift Raphael had prepared for Leyla the previous year was a set of pink diamond jewelry.
She gently touched the box at that thought.
She sat quietly in her seat.
Half an hour later, the car stopped in front of her villa.
It was around nine in the evening.
The nanny was bathing Leyla in the bathtub.
Leyla sat in the tub, playing happily with bubbles.
She looked tiny in the spacious bathtub, though her head seemed large compared to her small frame.
Her curly hair was damp, making her look even more adorable.
Olivia opened the door and walked into the bathroom.
Seeing her, the nanny smiled and said, âMiss Leyla loves her bedtime bath.
Look, your mommyâs back.
Letâs get out so you can sleep with her.
â
Leyla held out her arms, wanting Olivia to pick her up.
The nanny, noticing Oliviaâs expensive party dress, stopped the little girl gently.
But Olivia didnât mind.
She handed the gift box to the nanny and said, âPut this on my bedside table.
Iâll take care of Leyla.
â
With that, the nanny left quietly to let the mother and daughter bond.
As Olivia bathed Leyla, the little girl laughed with joy.
She had learned a lot of words now and could even hum some nursery rhymes.
She also loved anything pretty.
After her bath, Leyla smelled sweet.
Olivia dried her with a towel, helped her into her cute pajamas, and then carried her to the master bedroom.
Leyla wrapped her chubby arms around her motherâs neck, and Olivia couldnât resist bending down to kiss her daughterâs cheek.
Leyla would turn two in just a few days.
Oliviaâs bedroom had a queen-sized bed, and Leyla rolled around on it excitedly before lying on her back, revealing her soft tummy.
She looked just like Olivia had as a child.
Olivia kissed her daughterâs belly gently and showed her the bracelet.
Though Leyla didnât grasp its value, she seemed to like it very much.