Chapter 85
Everyone said that Eddie was like a demon from hell. Rumor had it that he was a killer, with blood on his hands and no hesitation to take a life
In short, Eddie was ruthless, brutal, and unfeeling.
But at this moment, in his eyes, she saw tenderness. His black eyes, like polished obsidian, revealed all of his emotions.
“Eddie,” Nadia said softly, “you’re not as cold and harsh as they say.
Eddie’s voice was low, almost a murmur. “Then What am I like?”
Nadia began counting on her fingers, “Gentle and meticulous. Don’t deny it. I saw you brushing Bella’s fur.”
Eddie didn’t respond.
“Generous and righteous, with unmatched wisdom. You defeated that hacker–can’t deny that.
Also… By the way you’re talking, I suspect you’re trying to get me to help with something.
Nadia tilted her head, looking at him with a small laugh.
“Is my flattery so obvious?”
Eddie paused for a moment, then answered seriously, “It’s quite obvious.”
Nadia couldn’t help but laugh again. “And also, you’re actually pretty funny–kind of like a cheerful, laid–back guy.”
To her surprise, Eddie’s lips curved into a small smile. Just then, his phone buzzed.
He glanced at the screen–it was Norman.
“Norman wants to see you. He’s at the kindergarten.”
Nadia had already regained her composure. “Sure, let’s go.”
Eddie was momentarily stunned.
His intention was that if she wanted to see Norman, she could just go directly to the kindergarten. But he hadn’t said he was going with her.
Nadia walked a few steps ahead and then turned back in surprise.
“Aren’t you coming?
Eddie paused. Recently, he had a meeting with Clayton, so he figured he could move it up to today.
“Let’s go.”
He strode forward, every step full of purpose.
Meanwhile, Mick was still standing in place, stunned. Nelson didn’t pay him any attention, only casting a cold glance his way before turning to leave.
“Mick, are you alright?”
Buck had been taking care of Homer at the hospital recently. Although there were caregivers and other family members, he had grown up by Homer’s side and always wanted to help as much as he could.
Now, feeling exhausted, he just wanted to step outside for a smoke. He hadn’t expected to run
into Mick.
“Did someone attack you?”
Buck immediately looked angry. “Do you know who they were?”
It was only then that Mick snapped out of his daze, wiping the blood from the corner of his
mouth.
“Nelson.”
Buck froze for a moment. “Nelson, the fifth son of the Mcbride family?”
Back when Nadia insisted on going to work, Mick had investigated all the male doctors in the hospital.
“The Mcbride family and our Barton family have an academic partnership. I’ll go warn them.”
Mick waved his hand. “Forget it.”
Now was not the time to deal with Nelson. The real issue was… It was that he was completely lost, unsure of how to handle his relationship with Nadia.
He had always been so sure that she couldn’t live without him. But now, he was in a panic, overwhelmed.
Just then, Royce called.
“Mr. Wilcher, the people sent to the mountains have returned.”
“What’s the result?” Mick snapped out of his thoughts, lighting a cigarette.
He had always felt a sting in his heart, knowing Nadia had married him to escape the
mountains.
