Chapter 731 Jared grasped Agnesâ hand, âDonât worry about Tim and my sister, Agnes. Once Iâve sorted things out, Iâll take you back home. I donât want you to suffer any more setbacksâ
Jared thought back to the last time Agnes visited the Whitfield family, to the moment when Tim pointed to the door and told Agnes to leave, and his heart ached at the memory.
Agnes knew what was on Jaredâs mind.
âIâll face what I need to face, Jared Agnes said. âTake me back home. Donât worry about the rest.â
Jared squeezed Agnes hand. âNew Yearâs Day is coming soon. Letâs go back togetherâ
Agnes nodded.
They had almost finished dealing with things in the Capital. After saying goodbye to Phenix, Agnes and Jared returned to Willowbrook Town.
This time, it felt different from the past.
They first visited Agnes grandmother, and Nocturne was also there. Recently, Nocturne had been staying with his greatâ
grandmother under the care of a dedicated nanny.
When they arrived, Nocturne was still asleep. Agnes watched him quietly from within the room.
Meanwhile, Jared was in the kitchen with Agnesâ grandmother, preparing dinner Nocturne slept soundly. It felt like a long time since Agnes had last seen Nocturne.
She stroked his hair, marveling at how stable and mature he was for his age.
Over the years he had never inquired about his father.
Even now, knowing that Jared was his father, Nocturne, considering her feelings, continued to call him Mr. Jared. It was this maturity that made Agnes overlook his true feelings.
As a fourâyearâold, was he longing for a father? While Agnes was deep in thought, Nocturneâs eyelashes fluttered, and he slowly opened his eyes.
âMoc, are you awake?â Agnes asked softly.
Nocturne rubbed his eyes and sat up slowly. âMom, when did you get back?â
âJust now,â Agnes replied.
âAnd when are you leaving?â
Agnes felt guilty She had spent so little time with Nocturne recently.
âNo more leaving. Noc. Iâm here to stay. Agnes said, stroking his hair.
Nocturne comforted Agnes. âItâs okay, mom. Iâm fine on my own. I enjoyed staying with greatâgrandma and digging for potatoes.
It was fun.â
In Manhattan, Nocturne would never have experienced such things, his daily life usually revolved around books and electronic devices. This was a welcome change, a taste of true childhood.
âNocturne, Agnes said, âWould you like to live with your father?â
Nocturne was taken aback. âMom, why do you ask?â
Agnes held Nocturneâs hand. âThereâs something.J need to tell you, Noc. Weâre going to live with your father, Jared. We were separated due to some misunderstandings, but weâve decided to stay together. Your father and I love you very much.â
Nocturne nodded âMom, as long as youâre happy. Iâm happyâ
Agnes felt a pang in her heart. Her son always put her feelings first.
âDo you like Mr. Jared, Noc? Heâs your father Are you happy?â
Nocturne nodded. âI am happy, mom. I like Mr. Jaredâ
Even though her son seemed a bit too calm, Agnes was relieved.
âJared is outside now, Agnes said. âWhy donât you go meet him?â