“What nonsense are you talking about? ” Hannah’s emotions were immediately heightened after she was triggered by what Karen said. “None of you are good people! Sis, I don’t want to stay here! I want to go home! “
“I’ll take you home, but not now, “ Niamh said and looked at Kendrick. Then, she said, “Go to the room with me and rest for a while.“
Hannah seemed to want to say something, but when she saw that Niamh had turned around, she hurriedly followed her.
“What a lunatic! “ Karen gazed at Hannah’s back.
After she saw that Hannah had followed Niamh upstairs, Karen looked back and asked Kendrick with a calm expression on her face.
“Kendrick, what the hell are you two doing?“
Kendrick walked to the living room with a slight smile. He carried his son who was sitting on the sofa into his arms to play with him for a while, then he finally said, “We’re putting on an act but it’s not only me and Eveline who are acting.“
Karen understood what Kendrick meant. “You mean that woman is also acting?“
“Uh-huh.“ Kendrick smiled. He gently pinched the little boy’s cheek with his fingers. “She keeps clinging to us and pestering us. I’m sure she still wants to harm Nia, but she’s just looking for opportunities.“
“And you’re still letting her live here? Wouldn’t Eveline be in even more danger then?“
“Eveline will only be in more danger if she remains in a passive state,“ Kendrick said, raising his fierce but wise thin eyes. “The best way is to turn passive into active.“
With that said, Karen completely understood.
However, she was still worried. “Well, although it seems that you’re the ones taking the initiative, I still feel that it’s not safe. What if this dangerous person harms Pudding and Jack now that you’re keeping her in our home?“
“Since I brought her back, I’ll definitely not let her have another chance to hurt anyone around me.“ Kendrick was confident. He smiled at his son kindly and promised, “Pudding, don’t worry. I’ll definitely protect your mommy and myself. I’ll also protect you and your brother.“
Little Pudding did not understand what Kendrick was talking about, so he just grinned and smiled at Kendrick unconsciously.
However, from Kendrick’s point of view, the little boy was responding to him.
Upstairs.
Niamh took Hannah to the room that had been tidied up and prepared some brand new daily necessities for Hannah.
“You should get a good night’s sleep. Next time, don’t lie down and sleep outside in the winter. You’ll freeze yourself to death, “ Niamh told Hannah kindly.
Hannah seemed to hear what Niamh said and nodded meekly, but suddenly, she reminded Niamh with a serious expression.
“Sis, is it really okay for me to live here? Your husband and your mother-in-law don’t look like good people, especially your husband. I always get the feeling that this man isn’t sincere to you.“
“You can live here with peace of mind. As for my husband and me, you don’t have to worry about us,“ Niamh said calmly and patted Hannah’s shoulder lightly. “You should rest. I have to go to work.“
“Are you going back to work at the company?“ Hannah asked as she chased after Niamh.
Niamh looked back and smiled. “I’m worried about you, so I’ll draw my design drafts at home today. You can call me if you need anything.“
After she heard that, Hannah seemed to be taken aback. Then, she grinned happily.
“Sis, you’re so good to me.“
Niamh smiled softly. She did not say anything before she turned around and left the room. While she was at it, she closed the door too.
She went back to the living room and saw Kendrick playing with their son. Then, she walked over to him. “Kendrick, I think she’s asleep now.“
Kendrick smiled understandingly. “She’s been acting for so long. She slit her wrist and even slept in the snow. After such a struggle, of course, she’ll sleep soundly now that she has a nice bed.“
Niamh walked to Kendrick and sat down next to him. She then let out a sigh, “I thought she regretted what she did on the rooftop that day, but I didn’t think that…“
When she remembered Hannah’s hesitant and stunned expression when she told her that she was going to stay at home just now, Niamh was sure she was acting.
Niamh knew her purpose.
“Nia, have you ever heard of this story? “ Kendrick asked suddenly.
Niamh looked into the man’s eyes curiously. “
What story?“
“It’s the story of a frog carrying a scorpion to cross a river.“
When Kendrick said that, Niamh understood immediately.
She knew the story, and she knew what Kendrick wanted to express to her.
“Nia, some people are just like that. It’s hard for them to change. Like a scorpion, she can’t restrain the evil in her heart.“ Kendrick looked as if he was educating a child as he spoke earnestly.
He did not forget to pick up his youngest son and tap his little nose with his fingers.
“Pudding, did you hear what I said? Let’s be good people. We must not have the intention to harm others, but we must always be guarded against others. Don’t be so trusting of others like your mommy.“
“…“ Niamh furrowed her beautiful eyebrows together. “Kendrick, am I as naive as you say?“
“Are you not? “ Kendrick retorted. “You don’t know how naive you were before. Although you’re a little better now, you still go soft very easily.“
Niamh was speechless. Sometimes, what Kendrick said was indeed true.
When he saw that the woman next to him looked a little depressed, Kendrick raised his hand and touched Niamh’s head. Then, he parted his lips to praise her, “What can I do if my wife is good- hearted?
She’s actually very smart, but sometimes, she can get a little confused. However, it’s fine, because I, her protector, will always stay by her side and protect her.“
After listening to what Kendrick said, Niamh grinned. Her eyes turned into two crescents, and she was amused.
However, Karen looked serious on the side. “Then you’d better keep a close eye on your wife. That woman is staying in our home now. Although you say you want to turn passive to active, you’re all under one roof. You must be careful! “
Niamh nodded solemnly. “Mom is right. Kendrick, we can’t take this lightly.“
“Roger, wifey, “ Kendrick promised in a joking tone, but his eyes were very sincere.
Niamh believed that Kendrick would protect her and their children. Of course, she would never let her guard down as well.
Niamh and Kendrick stayed at home for the entire afternoon.
Kendrick took care of the little boy seriously while Niamh concentrated on drawing her design drafts.
Around dusk, Niamh went to pick Jackson up.
On the way back, Niamh explained to Jackson about Hannah’s situation. Although the little guy was not even seven years old, he was much more sensible than his peers.
He assured Niamh, and at the same time, he reminded her, “Mommy, don’t worry. I’ll cooperate with you and daddy, but you two must also be careful. I think this evil woman will definitely play dirty.“
Niamh agreed with her son and nodded her head ‘ obediently’.
“Don’t worry, Jack. Mommy and Daddy will be very careful.“
“Okay! “ Jackson felt relieved.
Not long after returning home, the servant almost finished preparing dinner. Niamh came to the door of Hannah’s room and reached out to knock on the door lightly.
There was no response after she knocked on the door a few times, so Niamh did not hesitate to push the door open directly.
After entering, she saw Hannah still lying on the bed as if she was still asleep.
Niamh walked to the bed warily. “Hannah.“
She called out but Hannah did not react. She seemed to still be sound asleep.
Niamh did want to continue calling out to Hannah but when she was just about to turn around, Hannah suddenly reached out. “Sis, don’t go.“
Just when Niamh was about to dodge from her, Hannah screamed.
“Sis. “ Hannah opened her eyes slowly and smiled at Niamh. “I’ve been waiting for you.“
Niamh also responded with a thought-provoking smile. “You were waiting for me?“
“Yeah.“ Hannah nodded. Then, she slowly sat up. “ Sis, I had a dream. I dreamed that you kicked me out for your husband. Sis, you won’t kick me out because of that man, right?“
Niamh smiled with interest. “Um… I can’t guarantee the future.“
“Sis? “ Hannah’s expression changed dramatically because of Niamh’s words. Her expression became gloomy instantly. This look of genuine anger made
Niamh feel that Hannah really regarded her as her elder sister.
“Okay, don’t overthink it. You should be hungry, right? Let’s go downstairs to have dinner together.“ Niamh invited with a calm tone.
“I asked the servant to prepare two changes of clothes for you. You can change first. I’ll wait for you at the door.“
“No.“ Hannah refused. “I’m fine with what I’m wearing right now. I am afraid that the money for the clothes is also from that man. I hate that man.“
Hannah said angrily and lifted the blanket. After that, she went into the bathroom to wash her face before walking out of the room.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.