George, who was standing beside Alden, called out to him.
Alden looked back at him. âGeorge, donât you think itâs weird that Daddy wonât come and see us even though heâs in Sea City? I know heâs busy, but he hasnât stopped even once, hasnât he? Why havenât we seen him after the wedding day?â
George lowered his gaze, and his eyelashes cast a shadow over his eyes.
I actually sensed something was off too. I just donât dare to say it out, fearing that Al and Mel would be disappointed and Daddy. Iâm afraid that Mommy will move out of the Winters familyâs mansionâ¦
Iâve pretended like nothing happened, just like Grandma. I pretend that Daddy is still the same.â
âGeorge, if Daddy ridicules Mommy, I wonât let him off the hook.â Alden clenched his fist. âI trusted him, and let him have Mommy, but now heâ¦â
He closed his eyes, not wanting to let his cold gaze meet with Georgeâs eyes.
âAI, calm down.â George patted Aldenâs back. âI know Daddy. He will never let Mommy down. If you were able to trust Daddy in the first place, it means that Daddy did a good job. No one can change so abruptly in such a short time. Something serious must have happened in the corporation.â
âI want to go to Winters Corporation to have a look,â Alden said as his gaze darkened.
âIâll go with you.â George put the toy that he was holding back into the sand and brushed off the sand on his body.
Alden pursed his lips and nodded.
Harold ran over to them when he saw the two of them leaving the bunker.
âGeorge, Alden, where are you guys going?â
âWeâre going to the corporation.â George said plainly, âYou stay at home and accompany Melody.â
âTo the corporation ?â Haroldâs eyes lit up. âAre you guys going to Winters Corporation ? Daddy is there, isnât he? It has been so long since I saw him. I want to come along, too!â
âI miss Daddy. I want to go tooâ¦â Melody came over in a daze and said pitifully.
âI havenât seen Daddy for so long. Iâve almost forgotten what he looks likeâ¦
Aldenâs heart softened when he saw how hopefully Melody was looking at them. âAlright, letâs go together.â
âBut we canât let Mommy know,â George said in a low voice. âItâs a weekend. We should let Mommy stay at home and rest.â
Harold nodded vigorously. âIâll go tell Mommy that we want Papa Brown to take us out for a ride.
After he said this, he ran over to the flower hall.
Adina walked out while holding Haroldâs hand. She said gently with a smile, âIâm free today. Let me bring you all out for a ride instead.â
âMommy, you donât have to!â Harold said coquettishly, âWe only want Papa Brown to bring us out.â
Alden then said politely, âDonât worry, Mommy. We will be back before you know it.â
âIâll look after them,â George said sensibly.
Melody stuck out her tongue. âPapa Brown will buy me ice cream.â
That was almost saying that if Adina were to take them out, she would not be able to have ice cream.
Because of this reason, Adina gave in.
She helped the four children get in the car, and put on the seatbelts for them. After that, she waved her hand at them.
As the car left, the children looked solemn.
Harold, who was the most carefree, also vaguely realized how solemn the situation had become.
Melody bit her lower lip and looked out the window. Tears were welling up in the corner of her eyes.
Colin, who was holding onto the steering wheel, sighed inexplicably.
He had been living for quite a while now. He naturally noticed that something was off about Duke sooner than the children.