Chapter 35: Regretting the Divorce
Meru
Caleb scoffed, feeling lighter after showering.Emerging from the bathroom in a bathrobe, he saw Nash, rubbing the sleep from her eyes, leaning against the sliding door. She stretched languidly, her toned abs subtly visible.
“Caleb, you’re up early.”
Caleb froze, dropping his towel.He rushed into Evelyn’s room, throwing back the covers, searching frantically.
e flung open the closet, revealing rows of designer clothes. When Evelyn and Zoey left, she only took a suitcase with Zoey’s clothes.
The Fus believed they’d been generous; Evelyn had designer clothes, luxury bags, and expensive jewelry.But these items were purchased in the Fu family’s name, registered under Caleb and his grandmother.Evelyn would be considered a thief if she took them. Even she herself was, in their eyes, a trophy wife, a symbol of their wealth and status.
Nash,
noticing
Caleb’s
agitated
behavior,
asked, “Caleb,
what’s
He
turned,
seeing
Nash in
Evelyn’s
pajamas.
He
understood
wrong?”
everything.
“You slept in Evelyn’s room last night?“Even after the divorce, he still called her “Evelyn.”
Nash internally groaned but responded, “Yes, your stomach was hurting so bad, how could I leave you? Evelyn’s room was empty, so I slept there to look after you.”
His face turned icy.
Nash realized something and her voice became strained, “You don’t think Evelyn’s back, do you?” She pressed, “Caleb, you regret the divorce, don’t you?”
“What are you talking about!” He denied it instantly.“Sleep in the guest room next time.” Nash was furious.“Am I a guest? I’m your brother! You’re divorced; why can’t I sleep in her room?”
Caleb’s tone was cold.“I’ll have her room demolished!”
“Then I’ll sleep in Sunny’s room,” Nash retorted.
Hearing Sunny’s name, Caleb’s expression softened.Sunny’s room had been preserved.Nash was Sunny’s best friend; letting Nash sleep there would surely please her spirit.
Caleb came downstairs, dressed in a suit.Nash was having breakfast with Ducky.He was delighted to see her.
“Nash, are you going to live with us?”
Nash waved her hand.“No, no.Last night was an emergency. I slept next to your dad.” Ducky remembered Evelyn’s room was next to his father’s.He looked at his father, then at Nash, and said excitedly, “I wish you could be my mom!”
Nash laughed. “I told you, I only want to be dad!”
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Caleb’s tone was cold.“Ducky, eat your breakfast!“He added, “Don’t be late for school again.” Ducky made a request, “I want Nash to take me to school!”
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“Take the family car,” Caleb said firmly. He told Nash, “Don’t let Ducky ride your motorcycle again.”
Nash stuck out her tongue playfully, readily agreeing.She winked at Ducky.He understood; she’d secretly take him to school on her bike.
He loved the attention he got, and the envy of other kids, riding her bike to school.
All You Can Eat Dumpling House:
oey devoured a plate of soup dumplings, then happily gulped down a glass of soy kids at nearby tables ate more quickly, impressed by her appetite.
Evelyn handed her a wipe.“Let’s go to school.”
Zoey’s bright eyes dimmed at the mention of school.
Evelyn noticed.“What’s wrong?”
“Mommy, I don’t like going to school anymore.”
“What happened at school?”
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Zoey shook her head. She noticed other children avoiding her.She didn’t want to worry Evelyn.
“Nothing! I still have friends, and I’m happy with them!”
Evelyn sensed something was amiss. influenced by their parents.
They took a taxi. Evelyn’s phone rang.
“Is this Ms. Jiang Evelyn?”
“Yes, it is.”
was an elite school; the children’s attitudes were likely
“I’m calling from the ALI Math Competition committee to congratulate you on winning first place in the preliminary round!”
Evelyn shocked.
Wa
“First?“Had they made a mistake?
The caller was excited.“Yes, Ms. Jiang, your score was 89!”
She’d intentionally held back. Eighty–nine was first place? Were there no other competent participants?
“We learned from your application that you’ve been a stay–at–home mom for seven years after graduating from MIT. We’re very curious about your participation and high score.A reporter from CCTV wants to interview you.Are you, available?”
“I’m taking my daughter to school.”
“Which school does your daughter attend?”
“. Kindergarten.”
Evelyn heard typing.“The CCTV reporter would like to interview you at the school gate. Would you be willing?”
Evelyn looked at Zoey.Zoey was oblivious, her innocent eyes meeting Evelyn’s. Evelyn made a decision.
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“Yes, I’ll do the interview,”
She touched Zoey’s hair gently.“Zoey, Mommy won’t let anyone look down on you. Mommy will do everything to change our lives!”
Ducky got off Nash’s motorcycle.Several friends were waiting.Seeing him, they shouted, “Young Master Fu, good morning!”
Nash had taught them that title. Ducky smirked and strutted towards them. Someone pointed behind Ducky.“Look, Zoey’s taking a taxi!”
Ducky and Nash turned to see Zoey and Evelyn getting out of a cab.The other children, accustomed to private cars, were disdainful.
“She’s taking a taxi!Ew! Zoey probably smells!”
Nash sneered at the yellow taxi.Evelyn was truly broke now! She knew the sixty million Caleb had given Evelyn was frozen; how many more taxi rides could she afford?Soon, she’d be riding a shared bicycle.
