Chapter 238


    Catherine''s POV


    I fell asleep just like that. I slept through the night without dreams, and I was woken up by Hedwig the


    next morning.


    Today was the weekend. She didn''t need to go to school. She rolled up, looked at me, and said,


    "Mommy, I might have made a big mistake!"


    Hedwig pointed at the drawer beside the bed in a daze. "I messed up all the jewelry that daddy gave


    you!"


    I was stunned for a moment. Then I quickly got up and opened the drawer. I turned serious when I saw


    the nes and bracelets piled up in a mess.


    "Hedwig, why did you y with my things? You are not supposed to y with them. Do you know


    that?"


    They were expensive and delicate. I always put them in the drawer carefully. But Hedwig fiddled with


    them like they were toys!


    "I''m sorry, mommy. I won''t do that again!" Hedwig quickly raised her hands and apologized softly.


    I wanted to lecture her more, but she already knew she was wrong. So, I stopped ming her. "I''ll


    forgive you this time. But, not again!"


    "OK!" Hedwig was relieved that I didn''t me her. She grinned and promised to be good from now on.


    I sorted out the jewelry carefully. Suddenly, I saw the obsidian ne that was at the bottom.


    "Mommy, what''s wrong? Are you unhappy? Are you still mad at me?" Hedwig asked in a low voice.


    I shook my head and closed the drawer. "No. I still have work to do today. Can you y with Patricia?"


    "Yes. Does daddy need to work, too? But I really want to y with daddy!" Hedwig pouted.


    Just as Hedwig finished speaking, I saw the door open, and ke walked in.


    "I think I heard someone say she wanted me to y with her!" ke said with a smile.


    "Daddy!" Hedwig was overjoyed. She stood on the bed and spread her arms to hug him.


    ke walked over and held her in his arms.


    I dared not to look up at ke right now. The sweet talk that ke said in my earst night was still


    lingering in my mind. I hurriedly got up and walked to the bathroom.


    "Hedwig, daddy wille back early today to y with you, OK? Let''s go out for dinner tonight!" ke


    said.


    "Awesome! Daddy, I will wait for you at home!" Hedwig said happily.


    By the time I came out of the bathroom, ke had already left. I helped Hedwig wash up and dress,


    and then I pulled her hand and went downstairs.


    Patricia and Emerson were chatting with Noah about things at school by the dining table.


    As I came downstairs, Patricia thought of something and said, "Catherine, Hedwig messed up your


    jewelry yesterday. My eyes are not so good, so you''ve got to arrange them by yourself."


    I quickly replied, "I''ve already tidied them up, and Hedwig promises not to do it again."


    Hedwig pouted her mouth, looking lovely.


    No one could me such an adorable and naughty child.


    "By the way, Catherine, I saw an obsidian ne in your drawer. Is that from your parents?" Patricia


    asked casually.


    A trace of sorrow shed across my face. I nodded. "Yes. It''s from my parents."


    ke suddenly raised his head to look at Patricia.


    I followed ke''s gaze to look over.


    "I think I''ve seen it before somewhere. But my memory is failing, and I can''t remember it. I''m sorry for


    your loss. We''re your family now," Patricia said.


    My eyes were a little sore. Though Patricia said that she had seen the ne before, it didn''t bring


    me more hope.


    I believed that ke must have investigated thoroughly, and my parents had passed away.


    "Thanks, Patricia." I held back my tears since the kids were here. I didn''t want them to see me cry.


    However, I had to admit that I was deeply touched.


    Emersonforted, "Hey, it''s early in the morning. No one should be sad. Let''s have breakfast."


    I looked at ke, only to find that he was drinking milk in deep thought, his movements a little stiff.


    Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    I was slightly startled and asked him with concern, "What''s on your mind?"


    ke said gently, "Nothing. I''m thinking about work."


    "Daddy, have you been busytely?" Hedwig asked with concern as she drank her milk.


    ke reached out to touch her head and replied with a smile, "Many things have been going on at


    worktely."


    "Daddy, you have to take care of yourself, OK? I don''t want you to be too busy and get sick!" Hedwig


    expressed her concern in a childish tone.


    Patricia smiled and said, "Hedwig, don''t say that. Your daddy is very strong. He won''t get sick."


    Hedwig quickly nodded. "Yes, daddy looks very strong."


    As they talked about how strong ke was, I thought of what happenedst night. My cheeks were


    getting red. I was a little annoyed. How could I think about that right now?


    "Mommy, your face is so red. Are you sick?" Noah suddenly turned his head and said after seeing my


    face.


    I was feeling shy and Noah''s words made me want to flee now.


    Patriciaforted Noah, "A blush doesn''t mean sick."


    "Really? Why?" Hedwig was very curious.


    Patricia smiled and exined, "People blush when they see someone they love!"


    I was more embarrassed. ke curled his lips and smiled.


    "Well, I''m finished. I still have work." I couldn''t finish my breakfast. I wiped my mouth with a tissue in a


    hurry and left the table.


    I rushed out of the parlor and was about to open my purse to get my car key. Then ke''szy voice


    came from behind me. He said, "Are you feeling guilty just because the kids saw you blush?"


    I said, "Guilty? Why should I feel guilty?"


    "Because you are mine!" ke suddenly took a step forward, leaned to my ear, and said hoarsely.


    I took a step back. "ke, not now."


    "Here is your breakfast." ke suddenly handed me a piece of bread to me. Then he said, "It''s better


    to fill your stomach before going to work."


    I looked at the bread in my hand and was slightly stunned. Then sweetness filled my heart.


    Was ke worried that I would be hungry?