Irene Nadine’s pov
I also remembered that when I was with Ryan Campbell before, Ryan Campbell cared more about eating this. However, because he didn’t spend much time at home, I still had a lot of time secretly eating snacks, and later he slowly acquiesced to have snacks at home, just controlling the amount of food I ate, just like I control Theresa now.
The dishes and drinks ordered slowly came to the table. Sally White asked me, “Have you had enough?”
Naturally, I knew what she wanted to explore. I just looked at Theresa, who was eating cream eggs, and said to Sally White, “I’ll tell you later when I get back.”
I really can’t make up my mind about Arthur Mitchell. I don’t want to integrate with other people in my life now, but I’m afraid I will miss a man like Arthur Mitchell who can tolerate Theresa. If I want to find him again, I’m afraid it will not be so easy.
“Mom, shall we go to see the big fish later?”
“Well, I’ll take you after I finish this bowl of rice.”
It’s rare to spare a day to play with the children. I still want to meet their wishes.
After dinner, Theresa ran around the aquarium happily. I followed Sally White and talked about the blind date.
“Your blind date is too successful, isn’t it? The man wants to marry you directly?”
“… He meant it, but I was a little uncertain. It was too sudden.”
“The conditions sound good. How does he look?”
“He looks pretty good in every aspect, but I don’t know whether he is a man with different appearances. He said he would get along first and not get married so soon.”
Sally White began to complain: “Why are you so luky? My blind dates are all strange man. You met your Mr. right at your first blind date. If you have time, you can take it out to have a look.”
“I have an appointment to have lunch together tomorrow afternoon, so I can take the children with me, but I…”
“Don’t but. You’ve been divorced for more than two years. Why do you hesitate to find a suitable one who can accept Theresa? Do you still want to remarry your ex husband?”
I was stunned. I didn’t think about remarriage, but it was really because Ryan Campbell didn’t want to have a new relations.
However, Arthur Mitchell is also person who has experienced divorce. Both of them are second married. They should have different understanding of life and love, right?
At least my own view of love has changed a lot. I used to want a period of vigorous love, but now I only hope to have a flat home.
She got up early in the morning and wore light makeup out of politeness. Sally said to me, “I’ve been looking for clothes for a long time and said you don’t want to marry. I think you hate to marry more than I do.”
I was just a little distressed and said, “I’m afraid it’s inappropriate.”
If Arthur Mitchell should wear a formal dress, how strange it is that I am wrapped in a large down jacket.
When the time came, we took Sally and Theresa to the agreed place. We also explained the situation to Arthur Mitchell in advance. Arthur Mitchell also said it didn’t matter.
Fortunately, my clothes are not too casual. Arthur Mitchell is really dressed in formal clothes again.
This time, he arrived ahead of schedule. Everything was arranged and he was waiting for us.
Seeing Arthur Mitchell smiling towards us from afar, Sally White whispered to me in surprise, “What’s that man?”
“Hmm.”
” so handsome!”
As she gets closer, Sally White has restrained a little.
Theresa looked at me a little confused and asked, “Mom, what are you eating today?”
I just smiled and led Theresa to the table. The table was for four people, with two people on a stool. I wanted to sit with Sally, but Arthur Mitchell had stood up and motioned for me to sit inside.
They all gave up their seats, and Sally gave me a nudge, so I had to hold Theresa and sit in.
Sally White whispered, “I’m a little redundant.”
I rolled my eyes at her, but Arthur Mitchell smiled and said, “Irene’s friends are my friends. You are welcome to come. Please order first. What do children like to eat?”
He naturally put the topic on the children. I was still hesitating to introduce them to each other. Theresa just looked at Arthur Mitchell with an inquiring eye.
I laughed and said, “Never mind her, Sally, what do you want to eat?”
Arthur Mitchell handed the menu to Sally White, looked at Theresa and said to her, “The child is very cute. What’s his name?”
“Just call her Theresa.” I was embarrassed to see the child. When the child asked me who my uncle was, I laughed and said, “This is Uncle Mitchell.”
Arthur Mitchell smiled at Theresa, which seemed very gentle. Then he tentatively extended his hand to Theresa and asked, “Uncle, will you hold me?”
I sent Theresa to Arthur Mitchell’s arms.
Theresa did not struggle, but was curious about Arthur Mitchell. When the snacks were served, she just ate.
And Arthur Mitchell is the kind of person who can communicate with children very well. After a meal, the child have been calling him uncle.
Maybe it’s a good phenomenon. I’m comforting myself in my heart, but I can’t find the feeling of love.
After lunch, it snowed heavily, and Arthur Mitchell sent the three of us back.
When I got home, Sally White took Theresa upstairs, leaving Arthur Mitchell and me some time.
Arthur Mitchell walked out of the car and stood in front of me, reached out and put on a hat with a down jacket to cover the falling snow. It was such a simple act that made me stunned, and then my heart warmed.
Is he a very careful man.
“I will go back tomorrow. I want to spend more time with my children. I have something to deal with at home. I will come here as soon as possible and call.”
I just nodded with a constrained smile: “Hmm.”
“Or you can come with me if you have time.”
“Ah? No… I, I’m in a hurry these days, maybe…”
Looking at her nervous appearance, Arthur Mitchell couldn’t help laughing and said, “Just let you go to play, and won’t take you to see my parents, because I can’t move here soon, but I want to get in touch with the kid more. If you are free, take the kid to me. I’m responsible for food and shelter.”
When I saw that my mind was seen through by him, I felt a little embarrassed and said with feeble excuses: “I, I didn’t mean that, but I really can’t get away from it during this period of time.”
Arthur Mitchell didn’t expose me again, nodded his head to show understanding, and then said: “I will come as soon as possible, and don’t work too hard. It’s too snowy. Go upstairs. I’m leaving.”
“Okay, bye.” I took a step back to see that he was still standing where he was, and hesitated to add, “Be careful on the road.”
Arthur Mitchell nodded, “Go up.”
I turned around and never looked back
Arthur Mitchell saw that she entered the building before turning back to the car and driving away.
Standing in the elevator, my heart had not completely calmed down, so I went to my own door and took out the key to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, Sally White waited at the door and said, “This man is really good! Irene, you don’t have to hesitate to get married. When you were downstairs, I saw that he turned around after you had gone away.”
I didn’t respond. I replaced my high-heeled shoes.
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Sally white sat down on the sofa behind me: “I don’t know what you’re bothered with. Can’t you be happy to find such a good man?”
“I want to.” But I just can’t be happy. I always feel the uncertainty and panic about my future life, which makes me a little overwhelmed.
“Where’s Theresa?”
“Don’t change the subject. Tell me what you think. I will give you some advice.”
“Do you believe I have premarital phobia?”
Sally White was stunned. “You’ve been married once. What are you afraid of?”
I said: “When I first got married, I didn’t have any worries. I just thought that it would be good for two to be together. I dreamed of happiness forever. But second marriage is different. I would be afraid of a repeat of the tragedy and I have a kid to worry about.”
When Sally White heard this, she felt a little understanding of her indecision. It might be a little easier to speak alone, but having children would be different. She was afraid that a failed marriage would also cast a shadow on the children. She was even more afraid that the reconstituted family would not find that sense of harmony. Although it was enviable to see Arthur Mitchell with them today, I was afraid it would not last long.
“But I think Arthur Mitchell is very careful with you and Theresa, and Theresa gets along well with him today. Just now in the elevator, Theresa asked me if Uncle Mitchell would take her out to play.”
I said my concern: “It seems that there is no problem now, but what will happen in the future? Theresa is not his child after all, even if he likes me now, will he change in the future? ”
“Irene, if you worry so much, you don’t need to think about remarriage. Everyone will love the wrong person. A failed marriage is not terrible. The terrible thing is that you don’t dare to accept new feelings. How do you know that Arthur Mitchell will not be your happiness? You are always afraid of this even if you suspect too much, even if happiness comes, you will not keep it.”
“I think we should get to know each other better before we decide to get married.” I still don’t want to be in such a hurry
“OK, but during this period of time, you should keep a relatively stable mind. Don’t always think that Arthur Mitchell is a bad guy. You should also learn to see his benefits. There are not so many bad guys, Irene.”
“Hmm.”
The snow that had been falling for a long time finally stopped, but it was colder when it melted than when it snowed.
Sally White took the two of us to the station, “Please pay attention to your safety, pay attention to your mobile wallet, and I will go to work first.”
I smiled and said, “Well, please.”
“I’m not used to you being so polite! Go on a date and try to make me eat the wedding candy earlier.”
I rolled my eyes, watched Sally White trot away, then looked down at Theresa and asked, “Is it cold?”
Theresa looked up at me, “Mom, can we play with Uncle Mitchell?”
“Yes, do you like playing with Uncle Mitchell?”
“I like it! He said if he saw him again, he would buy me Barbie!”
When I heard the words, I frowned: “You can’t just ask people for something, you know?”
“But you won’t buy it for me.”
“There are so many toys at home, how much can you play?”
“Those are played by small children, and I am a big child.” I just glanced at her, then buttoned her coat and hat.