All the way back, Nicholas Croft seed to be talking to himself the whole ti, because no matter what he said, Sophie Foster didn’t respond. She only lifted her hand, her slender finger pressing in the code.
When he saw Sophie press the keypad, the corner of Nicholas Croft’s lips curved. Her face might have changed, her personality might be different too, but the one thing that hadn’t changed was her essence; no matter what she beca, she was still his Lara.
Xiao i had long been waiting at the door. When she saw the two co in, she hurried over warmly, grabbing Sophie Foster’s hands, her eyes reddening as she pursed her lips. "Madam... you’re finally back," that one sentence wrapped up all her guilt and excitent.
Nicholas Croft had instructed Assistant Tang to get in touch with Xiao i and invite her back to continue taking care of his wife, and he had also briefly explained that in the car accident Sophie Foster’s face had been ruined, so she’d had to change to a new one.
Of course, he’d also reminded her of Sophie Foster’s current identity to the outside world: the President’s Goddaughter, Genevieve Croft.
Sophie Foster, for once, didn’t lose her temper and simply let Xiao i hold her hands and stare at her. Even though that cold little face showed no expression, Nicholas Croft knew she’d accepted having Xiao i continue to look after her.
"Xiao i, Miss is tired." Nicholas Croft spoke up to remind her. Only then did Xiao i snap out of it, releasing Sophie Foster’s hands to wipe at her tears, smiling as she said, "Look at my mory. Sir, Miss, co in quickly, I’ve already run the bath."
Nicholas Croft toed off his sneakers and changed into house slippers, then turned around and crouched in front of Sophie Foster to take off her sneakers and slip the slippers onto her feet.
Sophie Foster stood at the doorway, one hand braced on the cabinet, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings.
The place wasn’t decorated luxuriously at all; it looked like a girl’s apartnt. The curtains in the living room were a dreamy pink, and the little ornants on the sofa table and cabinets were all cartoon characters.
Nicholas Croft led Sophie Foster into the bedroom. A huge princess bed sat in the center, and, rather over the top, there was even an indoor hanging chair by the window with a small table beside it.
The rose-pink curtains were printed with tiny flowers, and the sheer layer outside added an even more dreamlike touch. A trace of lace trim was sothing girls could never really resist.
"Baby, do you like this new ho?" Nicholas Croft asked gently. Sophie Foster turned her head; as their gazes t, she asked, still in that icy tone, "Why aren’t we going back to the villa?"
"Because Baby has a new identity now, so she should have a brand-new ho too." Nicholas Croft answered naturally. For the past half year he hadn’t dared ntion getting the marriage certificate with Hannah Hargrave, afraid it would upset her.
Sophie Foster said nothing more. She walked over to the hanging chair by the window, turned and sat down, her hands lightly holding both sides as she began to rock herself.
Seeing Sophie Foster behaving temporarily "normally," Nicholas Croft’s lips couldn’t help but curve into a faint smile.
They took a bath together, and by the ti they were done, Xiao i had already finished cooking dinner and was setting out the bowls and chopsticks in the dining room. Seeing them co out, she smiled and said, "Sir, Miss, dinner’s ready."
Nicholas Croft pulled out a chair and sat with Sophie Foster at the table. Xiao i set out two place settings, and after serving the rice she headed back toward the kitchen.
Sophie Foster didn’t rush to eat. She looked at her coolly and asked, "Why aren’t you eating?"
Xiao i...
She froze for a mont. In the past, Sir and Madam had treated the housekeepers very well and would eat together with them, but now... she suddenly felt a bit ill at ease.
She glanced at Nicholas Croft, then looked back and smiled. "I’ll eat in a bit, there’s still so things to finish up in the kitchen."
"Sit down." Sophie Foster’s tone was cold and hard. Xiao i froze again, looking at Nicholas Croft in confusion.
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