After the child fell asleep, he walked out of the room and saw Philip Matthews standing by the door.
Because of the morning, I’m still a little angry. I just looked at him and passed him to the living room.
Philip Matthews stopped me and said, “Are you still angry?”
I stopped, then turned around and said to him reluctantly, “I told you long ago, don’t teach the child. The child is still young, and some things should not be understood by him.”
“What should she not know? Is it wrong for kid to learn to shout Mom and Dad when they are young?”
“But no father!” I growled.
Irene Nadine’s pov
Philip Matthews continued, “Can this be avoided? The child will have to face it sooner or later! And you can’t face it now. You also said that divorce will give the child the best life. Do you think it is a defect that the child does not have a father?”
I was stunned. Philip Matthews continued: “It is because this has an impact on the growth of the child, so we should let her learn to adapt from an early age and let her get used to not taking these things seriously. Do you want to explain to her what a father is when she grows up and realizes that she is different from other children? Why does she have no father?”
What he said was not unreasonable. I just said weakly, “But she is too young.”
“She has to know and adapt.” Philip Matthews said with a slight frown, “or you can find a new father for her while the child is still young.”
After Philip Matthews left, I was still worried about his proposal.
The kid grow up and become more sensible day by day. Do I really want to remarry?
This bothered me all night. When I left with my children, I didn’t think about these things. I firmly believed that I would bring happiness to my children alone.
But I think of my childhood
After much thought, I decided to try to find a suitable father for my children.
Taking advantage of the fact that the child is still young and has a good adaptability, I am afraid that when he is older, he will not be so integrated.
At the weekend, Sally White accompanied me to the matchmaking company and planned to find a partner.
But after selecting the right one all morning, we didn’t find the right one. Finally, we left our own name in the matchmaking company and planned to wait for others to contact us.
……
The heavy snow stopped. I promised my child to take her out to play with snow early, and I fulfilled my promise today.
Looking at the children running and playing on the snow, I felt that I was really old. I used to love playing with snow, but now I’m too cold to stretch my hands out of my pockets.
Sally White is just like a child who hasn’t grown up. She will be a child and organize a group of children to play games.
When I was sitting on the chair in the sun, the mobile phone in my bag suddenly rang. The number seemed to impress me, but I couldn’t remember who it was. “Hello? Hello.”
“Hello, this is the Marriage Club. Are you Ms. Nadine?”
I was stunned. If I didn’t call, I almost forgot about the blind date.
“Yes… I am.”
“A gentleman here wants to ask you out. Is it convenient for you now?”
I was stunned and felt a little surprised: “Now?”
“Well, this gentleman is quite satisfied with all your conditions. If you are interested, is it convenient to meet now?”
I was silent. I was not prepared at all. I was hesitant and afraid about this. After all, it was the first blind date in my life
It’s not a way to escape all the time. Some things have to be faced. The child is becoming more and more sensible day by day. Am I supposed to take this step?
“Yes, where did we meet?” After thinking, I replied.
The address was sent from the opposite side. I found that it was not far away, just a coffee shop near the park.
She went to Sally White and told her about the situation. Sally White seemed more excited than she was when she went on a blind date.
I originally wanted to take the child with me, but I didn’t know who the other person was. I was afraid that some words would hurt the child. I asked Sally White to help me and walked over.
I want to confirm the character of the other person first, and then let him contact the child slowly after I think it is OK.
When I arrived at the coffee shop, the other party had not come yet. I didn’t expect that I would be so close.
“Miss, what would you like to drink?”
“… I’m sorry, but there’s still someone missing. Just a moment.”
As soon as I finished, I saw a silver gray car parked outside the window. Although I am not familiar with the model of the car, I have seen the brand of the car in Ryan Campbell’s garage. It should be valuable, right?
I watched a tall man walk out of the car, dressed in a stiff suit, quite formal
”
I didn’t think this was my blind date until I saw a man coming straight towards me, “Ms. Nadine? Sorry to have kept you waiting.”
“I… just arrived.” I can’t help stuttering when I speak, and I feel embarrassed.
“Have you ordered anything?” He asked in a natural and gentle tone, as if the two had been dating for a long time.
I was a little uncomfortable: “… not yet. I don’t know what you want to drink.”
The waiter handed the list to me again, but he took it and handed it to me directly. He smiled and said, “Look what you like to eat.”
I just flipped around and said, “Juice , fresh orange juice.”
After reading the list, I handed it back to the other party, but the man closed it directly and handed it to the waiter, then said, “I am the same as her.”
After the waiter left, I said, “Sorry, I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Arthur Mitchell, 26.”
I had to reply with embarrassment, and said “Irene Nadine, 23.”
“It’s a beautiful name and a beautiful person.”
I was confused. I wondered if the man was too direct. Fortunately, I was not the little girl who was confused after a few sweet words. I just said politely, “Thank you.”
Then my heart was always confused, and I didn’t know what to ask. Arthur Mitchell took the initiative to talk: “I heard you draw cartoons.”
Yes
“Is it convenient to reveal your pseudonym?”
I was stunned. I thought it was not too private, so I answered truthfully: “Sweet Irene, I just started painting. You may not have heard of it.”
Arthur Mitchell said, “I guess Sweet Irene should be you.”
I was confused for a moment. Did he say this on purpose to make me happy?
“I work in a publishing house, and your album sells well.”
“Ah, are you from the publishing house?”
“Well, your fan.”
I’m more and more embarrassed, and I don’t know how to lead the topic. I always feel that I haven’t talked about the topic.
“The documents say you were divorced?”
“… yes, more than two years.”
“Is it convenient to tell the reason?”
I froze, why? When I divorced, I felt that there was a lot of things. Now when I think about it, I don’t seem to have a particularly detailed reason. I just replied, “It’s inappropriate to get along with each other for a long time, so I divorced.”
“I divorced too.” He said frankly.
I don’t know why. When I heard this sentence, I just felt a little inferior, which would be less serious. I have to say that Arthur Mitchell is very good at taking care of others’ feelings. From entering the door to now, he hasn’t made me feel too much unacceptable, but he hasn’t touched my heart. I just think he should be a good person.
“My ex-wife and I met when we were in college. My family disagreed with us because she was not very good tempered. But after graduating from college, I still insisted on marrying her. I divorced her less than a year later because she didn’t want children. She aborted without my permission and divorced me more than two years ago.”
I don’t know what to evaluate after listening to it. I feel that he is still a person who values friendship. He should also like that girl in his heart. Otherwise, he won’t marry her when everyone in his family opposes. The child may have touched his bottom line. It sounds like a pity, but he seems to be telling someone else’s story, in a very flat tone.
“Do you have a daughter over two years old?”
“Hmm.”
“I like children very much. I have carefully read all your materials and I can accept them. The children will also be regarded as their own. It depends on whether you can accept me.”
I was silent and didn’t know how to answer. I felt a little out of step with him
I heard Arthur Mitchell continue to say, “I’m living in H City now. If you agree, I can buy a house here. The salary is not high, but it’s OK to support you and the children. My sister is about the same age as you, and the family also supports remarriage. As long as you agree, there is basically no problem.”
I swallowed my saliva and said slowly, “… it’s too fast… you don’t know me well enough.”
Arthur Mitchell immediately said: “Then we can try to get along for a while, or let me have an adaptation stage with the child. I’m mainly afraid that the child will not accept me.”
I laughed and didn’t know how to answer. I didn’t expect to make such rapid progress. I always thought Arthur Mitchell was too proactive, which made me a little confused.
I have no intention of getting married, but I am willing to find a father role for my children. In fact, I only want to be good to my children.
Now it seems Arthur Mitchell is quite suitable, but I can’t nod my head. I always feel that there is something I can’t let go.
“What are you worried about? I won’t scold you.” Arthur Mitchell smiled at me and said softly.
“Actually, I…” I wanted to say that I didn’t plan to get married. I said sorry to Arthur Mitchell, but at the same time, I thought of Philip Matthews’ words and the lovely Theresa, so I changed my mouth and said, “I just want to give my children a complete home.”
Arthur Mitchell nodded and understood: “I know we didn’t know each other before. It’s impossible for you to like me immediately. So I promise you not to get married for the time being, but to get along with each other first. If one of us feels inappropriate, we can be friends. After all, marriage requires finding the right people.”
I thought and nodded, “OK.”
Arthur Mitchell seemed relieved and said with a smile, “My company is here, but I usually live in H City. I will move here as soon as possible.”
I nodded absent-minded. I also came from the city of H, where I have many memories and people I can’t forget.
After seeing Arthur Mitchell off, I went back to the park thoughtfully. Theresa and Sally were no longer in the snow. I looked around and saw them waving at me across the glass in the opposite restaurant.
I smiled and walked straight.
The heating was on in the dining room. As soon as I walked in, it suddenly warmed up a lot. Theresa gave me her seat wisely: “You want to drink a drink secretly when Mom is not here?”
Theresa looked at me pitifully and said, “I’ll have a small drink.”
“What are you doing with your children being so strict? Children like to eat these, just let them be happy.”
I’m worried that these are not good for the child’s health and will not be eaten by her, but I still allow them once or twice occasionally.