But Adina could not find the heart to do it.
âThis ring symbolizes our love for each other.
âIf I throw it away, our love will cease to exist.
âBut Iâm the only one wearing the ring. Whatâs the point of it?â
Adina chuckled and put the ring in the pocket of her jacket. III⦠take it as a souvenir, then.â
As soon as she raised her head, she saw her four children, who were sitting in the dining hall just now, surrounded her at some point.
All of them were looking at her worriedly.
She suppressed her emotions and smiled lightheartedly, âWhatâs the matter?â
âDaddy has gone overboard!â Harold puffed up his cheeks and said angrily, âTurns out, he was done with his work and had come home long ago. Instead of accompanying you, he went to a nightclub and danced with some random ladies! Mommy, let me teach him a lesson!â
Melody blinked. âI miss Daddy. Why didnât he come back for me â¦?â
George clenched his fist. âIâm going to find him too.â
Aldenâs expression darkened. âLetâs go to his office!â
When Adina saw how cold Aldenâs gaze was, her heart skipped a beat.
âAl has finally accepted the Winters family with an open heart. If he finds out that his father has been up to no good, he will be even gloomier than beforeâ¦â
âMy dears, what are you all thinking ?â Adina knelt and smiled gently, âThe night before yesterday, your daddy went to accompany his client. The picture on the news was released after some editing. Itâs false news, and itâs especially used to trick mindless netizens. You are smart. How can you be swayed by the words of those netizens and reporters?â
âDaddy and I are on good terms. Itâs not as bad as how the reporters said it.â She patted the childrenâs heads one by one.â Alright, once youâre done with your breakfast, off you go to the school. I need to go to the office to handle some work.â
âThat scared me. I thought Daddy had become a baddie!â Harold still had lingering fears as he said, âOkay, then. Weâre going to school now. Byeâbye, Mommy!â
Melody smiled sweetly, âSee you in the evening, Mommy.â
George then said, âGoodbye, Mommy.â
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Harold, Melody, and George had gone out, but Alden still remained in the same spot.
Iâve long noticed that Mommy has been upset over the past few days. I assumed that she was just missing Daddy.
âBut after todayâs news, Iâm starting to wonder if something happened to Mommy and Daddyâs relationship.
âMommy has been acting like everythingâs okay because she doesnât want to worry me.â
He pursed his lips and said in a low voice, âMommy, Iâll be here with you, always. No matter what happens, Iâll be here for you.â
I initially wanted to say that no matter what happens, Iâll be her greatest supporter.
âBut, what kind of support can I even give Mommy?
âI must be stronger, then only would I be able to protect those who I want to protectâ¦â
Adinaâs smile faded completely as she watched her four children get into the car with Colin.
She turned and went upstairs to put the ring in the furthest corner on the bedside table.
âThis is my first time standing at a crossroads. This is also my first time not knowing if I should continue with this marriage.â
At that moment, her phone vibrated.
She glanced at the caller ID, it was Flint, who had not reached her for many days.
âHe didnât even turn up for the wedding. I donât know if heâs in Sea City now.â She frowned and picked up the call.