SWNOVELS Chapter 954 Unusual
Initially, Atwood wanted to keep Lindsay’s escape from Stanford for the time being, but Stanford would only think about
Amanda’s matters if Atwood did not tell him about it now. However, he probably wouldn’t look for Amanda right away since his
leg hasn’t healed yet.
If Stanford knew about Lindsay, he might not be in a hurry to look for Amanda anymore.
Seeing that Lindsay must die immediately, Atwood was curious about the reason behind it.
However, he did not dare to ask at such a time.
Stanford regained his composure and asked, “What is it?’
“Uh... Lindsay escaped from prison,” Atwood replied.
“What?” Stanford squinted and asked, “Who did it?”
It was impossible for Lindsay to escape on her own.
There must be someone who helped her. Hence, Stanford did not ask “What happened?”, but “Who did it?” instead.
“Blithe’s man. I’m not sure of the details yet, so I’ll go over tomorrow.”
Stanford frowned, “I’ll go with you.”
Atwood widen his eyes when he heard the words. Stanford just finished his surgery, and he shouldn’t leave the bed yet.
“Get a wheelchair before we leave the hospital.”
Atwood nodded after a moment of silence.
On the other hand, Amanda did not check in to any hotels.
When she found out that Nina wasn’t Joan’s illegitimate child, but an adopted child, Amanda changed her perspective on Joan.
At the same time, she felt sorry for Nina too.
It was fortunate that the little girl was adopted by a kind family, otherwise, she’d have difficulty surviving in this society.
This morning, Joan said he wanted to bring Nina out to play, but he couldn’t take her out as something urgent came up.
He couldn’t send Amanda to a hotel too, so she had to stay here for another day.
She took the opportunity to comfort Nina on behalf of Joan.
Joan went back on his words again.
Why did she use the word ‘again’?
Because it wasn’t Joan’s first time to break his promise.
Nina hugged Okeydokey in her arms and nestled in the huge European-style sofa. She looked even tinier this way.
She bowed her head, looking aggrieved and sad.
Amanda limped and sat down on the sofa. She looked at Nina for a moment, but the little girl made no sound, nor raised her
head to look at Amanda.
Amanda stretched out her hand and tugged at the lace on Nina’s collar lightly, “Nina.”
“You don’t need to comfort me, I’m okay. I know that daddy is busy. I understand that.” Nina raised her head. She had a pair of
pretty eyes. They were big and round, blinking from time to time. Her eyelashes were long too. However, her eyes were a little
teary.
She said that she didn’t mind, but her eyes were showing her disappointment through her tears.
Amanda was touched for a moment and hugged the little girl in her embrace.
“When my leg healed, I’ll bring you out to play, okay?” She comforted Nina gently, “Since we can’t go to the amusement part
today, what about I teach you how to draw?”
Nina blinked, still in low spirits as she said, “What’s fun about drawing?”
“Do you like your daddy?” Amanda asked.
Nina nodded her head vigorously and answered with certainty, “Of course.”
“Don’t you think your daddy would be happy if you drew him something?”
Nina thought for a moment, then she asked, “Would he be happy?”
“Of course!” Amanda told her.
Nina hesitated for a while, before finally agreeing to it, “Okay then.”
Amanda gave the maid some money and told her to buy a set of paint and brushes.
Sketching is definitely not a good idea to arouse a little girl’s interest. Therefore, Amanda decided to go with colours. It’d
definitely make Nina want to try painting out.
Since her leg was injured now, she couldn’t play around with Nina. Hence, she could only choose a quieter way to arouse Nina’s
interest and help her forget her unhappiness.
Soon, the maid came back with the materials. They decided to paint by the river. The maid even prepared some food for them.
“Why did you learn how to draw?” Nina asked Amanda.
While helping the maid set up the drawing board, Amanda replied, “I didn’t have any hobbies when I was younger, but I had an
aunt who drew and painted with me to pass the time. My interest came naturally from there.”
“Is it like what we’re doing now?” Nina smiled a little.
Amanda paused for a moment before answering, “Exactly.”
Frangipanis that grew by the river was in full bloom. The petals were half-white and half-yellow, just like a boiled egg that was cut
in half.
“I want to draw that.” Nina pointed.
Amanda patted her head affectionately, “Okay.”
It was pretty easy to coax a little girl. Amanda played with her for a whole day and put her to sleep at night after dinner. Joan still
hadn’t returned yet.
Amanda was reading her a bedtime story.
Nina looked up and stared at Amanda, who was reading a fairy tale for her. Her eyelashes flapped slightly, “It’s a nice story.”
‘It’d be great if she was my mother.’
Amanda didn’t sleep well for the past few days, but she managed to sleep after Nina fell asleep somehow today.
When Joan came back, it was already late at night.
He asked the maid about everything that happened at home today.
Sally told him that Amanda and Nina had gone to the river to paint today. Then, she pointed at Nina’s artwork, “Nina drew this.
She had fun today.”
Joan walked over, picked up the paper and took a closer look. It looked great.
“The lady took care of Nina nicely. Nina was obedient today too. She went to bed after I bathed her.”
If it was any other day, Nina would’ve waited till her father return home before she would sleep.
It seemed unusual, as she was a little too obedient today.
“I’ll go and take a look.”
He walked towards Nina’s room.