Loredana could see that Simona didn’t want to give it to her. She sighed slightly, “I’m not saying I won’t give it to you, but it’s worth a lot of money. If you take it outside and the bad guy sees it, he’ll rob you of it.” Simona seemed to be able to imagine someone robbing it from her already, so she held the diamond tightly in her arms.
She moved in an exaggerated manner that made Loredana wanted to laugh and weep all at once.
How come she had never noticed before that Simona liked shiny things so much!
“Then you’re not allowed to take it outside, okay?” There was definitely no way she could get Simona to give her the diamond now. She would put it away for her when her interest was not so strong. Simona, however, hesitated. Loredana’ comment about being robbed hit her soft spot. If the stone was taken away, she would lose it forever.
Although she was very reluctant, she still handed it to Loredana, “Mommy, just keep it for me. When I grow up, you can give it back to me.” Loredana pinched her cheeks, “Okay, my good girl.”
Loredana grinned, showing her row of white teeth.
“Mr. Mendelsohn, Missus,” Coral approached, “Master has asked you to come to the study.”
Loredana asked Simona to play and turned her head to look at Cormac.
Their eyes met and Cormac said gently, “I see.”
Loredana was a little apprehensive. Jayden must have called them for something, and she just didn’t know if it was good or bad. Cormac shook her shoulder, “I’ve got you.”
She then was slightly at ease.
Walking up to the study door, Cormac looked up and knocked. A voice came from inside before he pushed the door open and Loredana walked in.
Jayden was alone in the study while he was practicing his calligraphy. When he saw them enter, he put down the brush in his hand and told them to sit.
“The two kids are almost school age. What are your plans?” In fact, Jayden wanted to ask them why they didn’t let the two children go to kindergarten first to get familiar with the learning environment. But wher he thought of how inconvenient it must have been for Loredana to take care of the two children alone for so many years, he didn’t ask.
After this year, they would be six years old, and in the second half of the year, they would be ready to start elementary school. He thought that they could go to kindergarten and get familiar with the school environment.
“I’ve already made arrangements.” Cormac had thought about it and had arranged it years ago.
Loredana looked at him. How come she hadn’t even heard him say that?
He hadn’t had much of a chance to talk to her during the New Year’s days, and he had wanted to talk to her today. However, he didn’t have a chance to say it again because of Maxina’s matter. “Washington?” Jayden asked hesitantly.
In terms of education and environment, this kindergarten was the best. It was invested by WY Group, and he trusted the teachers there. He could also rest assured that his two grandchildren were in it. As the saying went, “The grandfather and the grandchildren are closer to each other.” Maybe there was a reason for that. He was more concerned about the two children than Cormac was as a child.
Cormac nodded.
Jayden said, “You guys go ahead and do your thing. We’ll take care of the two kids from now on.”
He knew Cormac was busy, and Loredana seemed to have a career of her own. He and Victoria would be the ones to take care of the kids in the future.
The reason why Victoria did not appear in the study was that she was afraid that Cormac would not want to.
In fact, in this period living here, Cormac didn’t treat Victoria as coldly as he did before, except for not talking to her.
He had been reluctant to let go just because of Jolene.
Loredana was willing to do what they wanted. She was not yet familiar with the country, and she was comfortable with Cormac’s arrangements.
They were in agreement, so the conversation was quite pleasant. After all, they had the same goal, and they both wanted what was best for the children.
After the talk, Cormac and Loredana left the study. As they were about to go upstairs, the doorbell was rung.
Coral answered the door and Armand stood wobbling in the doorway. He was wearing a thin suit without a coat and smelled of alcohol.
Coral knew him and knew about his relationship with Cormac. She turned her head, “Mr. Mendelsohn, it’s Mr. Bernie. He seems to be drunk.” Cormac frowned. What was he doing here drunk?
“Loredana, Loredana…” Armand shouted against the door frame.
Loredana came over and saw his face. It looked like he had been drinking a lot.
Cormac gave him a disgusted look, “Come in.”
Coral helped him sit on the couch in the living room.
Loredana went to the kitchen to make a cup of honey water and handed it to him, “Drink some honey water to sober up.”
Armand smiled, “Thank you, Loredana.” Then he took the glass and finished it in one gulp.
He handed it to Loredana, “Can you pour me another one?”
Loredana took it and went to pour him another cup. This time, he didn’t finish it.
“Say, what’s the matter that’s gotten you into this mess?” Loredana took a seat next to Cormac.
Armand looked at Loredana with resignation, “Loredana, you have to help me. Theresa doesn’t want me anymore.”
On New Year’s Eve, Theresa showed up at the ward and stayed up late with him and the old lady, who was in a good mood.
But for the past two days, he couldn’t reach Theresa. She didn’t see him and even avoided him.
Loredana frowned, “Did you have a falling out?”
She was not worried about Armand, but Theresa.
When it came to relationships, women were more delicate and more vulnerable.
At this point, he had to tell the truth, “I had an ex-girlfriend, right? She came back, and we met a few times…” With that, he hurriedly explained, “We just met, and nothing else happened. But Theresa didn’t believe me and had to break up with me.”
No matter who was right and who was wrong in this matter, she was on Theresa’s side.
Armand and Theresa were already together. Why would he go see his ex-girlfriend?
“Do you still have feelings for your ex-girlfriend?”
“No.”
“No, then why did you go to see her?”
In the face of Loredana’ sharp questioning, Armand was speechless. He took a long time to find the right explanation, “Although we are not lovers anymore, we are still friends…”
“I can’t help you.” Loredana interrupted him decisively. Having spent so many years with Theresa, she knew about her, “She’s not unreasonable. You must have touched her bottom line, otherwise, she would not be so determined. Since she agreed to marry you, she must have expectations. And if she decides to break up with you, it must be that you broke her heart.”
“Yes, it’s my fault,” Armand admitted he was at fault. He shouldn’t have gone to see Phoebe without telling her, but she shouldn’t have denied him even the chance to explain, right?
“I know I’m wrong, Loredana. Just help me.” Armand tugged on Loredana’ sleeve and pouted, “For the sake of me being so pathetic, just help me contact Theresa, okay?” Cormac’s brow furrowed deeply. Then he squeezed his shirt and yanked him away, “Just talk. Don’t touch her.”
Armand didn’t know what to say.
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.