Chapter 449

Nicole quickly turned around and hid among the other diners in the dining area, observing the

conversation between the mother and son.

Wyatt came onto the stage, took the microphone, and announced, “Hey, everybody. I am in charge of

Moonlight. Today is the day that the restaurant will reopen. I come to express my gratitude for your

attendance.”

The audience erupted in applause.

Dora smiled with gratification as she sat among the restaurant’s diners and regarded her towering son

on stage.

Wyatt gently descended the stage and approached Dora after delivering an impassioned speech about

reopening the restaurant.

He took Dora’s hand and re-entered the stage. With a smile, he remarked, “Your son’s restaurant has

re-launched now, Mom. Why don’t you, as the heroine, step up and say something?”

Dora sighed as she surveyed the well-organized eatery. “My kid has matured at last. The whole diner is

the result of your endeavors. I have just hired a cook and a pastry chef. It is not a major issue.”

Nicole tensed as she saw the amicable and passionate moment between the two.

The mother in front of her was vastly different from the awful lady she had previously encountered.

Her mind immediately reverted to that wet evening.

Five years ago, it rained intensely at night. She left the hospital in a state of disbelief. The doctor

earnestly notified her that her mother’s heart could not continue to function and that she must have

surgery immediately.

However, she was not wealthy!

That was when Nicole realized that Wyatt was the only one who could assist her at the moment.

But Nicole couldn’t reach Wyatt, so she had to trek to the gate of the Todd family’s villa in the pouring

rain.

A massive iron door obstructed her path. She yelled Wyatt’s name at the entrance, but no one

responded.

Even though the wind was howling and the rain was pouring outdoors, everyone inside had their lights

on. Nicole’s physique took a beating from the intense rainfall. Although it caused her a lot of physical

discomforts, it paled in comparison to the anguish she felt within.

Eventually, the iron door opened gently, and a noble lady in red emerged into the torrential rain.

She was Wyatt’s mother, Dora.

Dora approached Nicole. The servant next to her held her umbrella. Nicole was absolutely drenched

and her legs were plastered with dirt while the elder women did not receive a single drop of rain.

They were very different from one another. Looking at the affluent and refined Dora, Nicole seemed to

perceive the social class disparity between her and Wyatt.

“Do you go by the name Nicole Swift? My name is Dora Todd, and I’m Wyatt’s mother,” Dora stated to

the uncomfortable lady with a keen gaze.

“Hey, Mrs. Todd…”

Nicole bent her head and responded while feeling embarrassed.

“Miss Swift, I am aware of your presence today. I will assist you.” Dora glared contemptuously at Nicole

and added, “However you must give me what I want.”

“Mrs. Todd… What do you desire?”

In the torrential rain, Nicole’s face was as white as paper, her fists were gripped, and her body

shivered.

In truth, she had a hazy response in her heart, but she remained determined to persevere.

“You, Miss Swift, are very intelligent. You must have guessed what my demands are.” After pausing for

a moment, Dora added in a stern voice, “I want you to go to the hospital to break up with my son

immediately and never see him again. Can you accomplish that?”

Indeed, it was her requirement.

Nicole bit her lip hard and said, “What if I don’t comply?” in a shaky voice.

Dora hissed, “You may spend your time disputing with me here, but your mother can’t wait. I advise you

not to give up your impoverished mother on the altar of your unattainable desire to marry into a wealthy

family.”

Nicole’s tears blended with the rain as a thunderclap erupted in the sky and lightning flared.

Things had nonetheless reached this stage in the end…

Nicole had anticipated this from the moment she discovered Wyatt’s true identity.

In the past, she wrongly assumed that she could maintain her relationship with Wyatt even if such a

scenario occurred. Eventually, love might triumph over money.

However, her mother was still lying on the bed, dying. She really had no option…

Nicole, overcome with sadness, fell to the ground. She struggled to open her lips and said in a scratchy

voice, “Okay, I comply…”

In the restaurant, Nicole remained engrossed in her world while glancing at Wyatt’s position.

The unfortunate part, however, was that the nearby clients started taking notice of her.

“See! Is she the well-known artist, Nicole Swift?”

“Sweet lord! Indeed, it is Nicole! Is she also present for dinner?”

“Shall we get her signature?”

Nicole was gradually roused by the increasing number of conversations.

Unfortunately, her followers could not locate her here, or she would be in more trouble.

Upon regaining her composure, Nicole was set to go.

“Hang on!”

In the next instance, a pair of large hands firmly held her hands.

That was Wyatt!