Chapter 1318: Chapter 1319

Chapter 1319 Disastrous Consequences

“Hahahaha! That’s even better! If she ever dares to pester me, I’ll scare…” Juan suddenly trailed off as he felt Evan’s cold gaze on him.

What does Grandma see in that woman? She doesn’t suit me at all!

Looking at Evan’s tight expression, Juan’s heartbeat quickened. Is Daddy going to punish me?

Suddenly, he was caught off guard as a feather duster hit him from the back. He immediately turned around and saw Nicole glaring at him.

“Mommy, why did you hit me?”

“How can you bully your female classmates like that? Who will marry you in the future if you act like some sort of thug? I have to punish you so that you’ll behave yourself next time!”

Upon hearing this, Juan swiftly grabbed the sandwich on the table and ran out of the living room.

He knew that if he did not run away quickly, he would end up like Davin, who was always being chased around the house by Sophia.

Eh? Uncle Davin went through so many beatings, so he’s definitely experienced. I’ll ask him the next time I see him and learn about his experiences.

With his playful and devious nature, it was certain that he would have to suffer more beatings in the future.

“You’re lucky that you ran away so quickly!”

Just as Nicole returned the feather duster to its rightful place, she saw Maya and Nina walking down the stairs.

Although Nina had been working a regular schedule, her countenance did not look well. There was no longer a smile on her face.

Besides that, she had been binge-eating and had gained some weight. She looked like a completely different person now.

Nicole looked at her in worry.

“Nina, drink some milk.”

“Thank you, Mommy.”

Nina finished her milk and ate her breakfast. Then, she got up and said, “I’m going to the office.”

Looking at Nina’s retreating figure, Maya quietly heaved a sigh. “Nina is like a robot. She’s been in this state for days and has not talked much. She’s like this in the office too.”

“It takes time to heal a wounded heart. She really liked Chris. It would be difficult for her to let it go so soon. Let’s give her time.”

Maya nodded. Nobody could help Nina to heal except herself.

“Mommy, did Chris marry that woman called Felicia? Do you think he’ll remember Nina someday and return to find her?” Maya asked innocently with a doe-eyed look.

Nicole made eye contact with Evan before her face fell. “No. He’ll never come back to find Nina.” Nicole’s low voice was mixed with a hint of sorrow.

“Does he really like that woman that much?”

“He…” Nicole’s voice faltered as she gripped her fork tighter. She did not know what to say.

“Nicole, you should hurry and eat while the food is hot,” Evan said before looking at Maya. “Maya, let’s eat.”

Maya nodded her head and gulped down a mouthful of her milk. She sensed that the atmosphere had turned rather strange, and her parents’ expressions had changed too.

What’s going on?

She could not figure it out. After eating, she went straight to her food plaza.

Evan looked at Nicole and reminded her, “Let’s not tell Maya about Chris as she’s too innocent. I’m afraid that she won’t be able to hide this secret. If she tells Nina, the consequences would be disastrous.”

“Are you afraid that Nina would not take it well?”

Evan nodded. Nina loved Chris deeply. He was worried that she might not be able to handle it if she found out.

Nicole was silent for a while as she pondered the matter. Then, she let out a sigh. “I understand. I’ll be careful and not let anyone find out.”

“Come on, let’s go to work.”

“Yeah.”

Nicole went up to take her bag. As the two of them left the living room, she asked, “Where are you planning to build the hospital?”

“John is choosing the location. Once he’s settled on one, I’ll let you know!”