“Ahmad and Sienna were quite shocked when they learned you left, especially Sienna. I heard she fell ill afterward…”
A hint of suspicion flashed in Callie’s eyes. Didn’t they give her ten million to send her away? Why put on such a pitiful act?
“But don’t worry, the Ellison family is running smoothly with Regan supporting it.”
Callie didn’t think much about it. “That’s good…”
Seeing her like this, Mollie finally asked, “Callie, it’s been so long. Have you ever thought about returning to the Ellison family?”
Two years ago, Callie was unwilling to do so. Now, as a mother, although her mindset had changed, she still couldn’t let go of the past grievances.
She shook her head.
“It’s fine the way it is now.”
She had never coveted anything from the Ellison family, not before, and certainly not now.
The only person she cared about was one.
“How is Joaquin? Is he okay?”
Mentioning Joaquin, Mollie didn’t know how to respond.
“Joaquin has been out of touch for the past two years. No one knows where he went.”
Callie looked confused.
He still blamed her.
Callie’s hand tightened involuntarily. Reuben’s disappearance had become a thorn between her and her brother.
For the past two years, she had never given up searching for Reuben.
She stayed in Switzerland because there had once been traces of Reuben there. But despite searching for two years, there was still no news of him.
They talked about many things.
When it was time to leave, Mollie thought for a moment and said, “Callie, the past is the past. No matter what, I’m really happy to see you. But I always feel that people should look forward.”
These words struck Callie’s heart.
“Thank you, Mollie.”
Callie reached out and hugged her.
“Come back to Ylosea.”
Callie didn’t answer, neither agreeing nor refusing.
Mollie couldn’t guess her thoughts.
“I’ll be in Switzerland for a while. If you need anything, call me anytime. My number hasn’t changed.”
Callie nodded with a smile.
“Okay.”
Mollie still wasn’t reassured. “Give me your address. I’m afraid I won’t be able to find you later.”
After Mollie left, Callie stood there in a daze for a long time.
The past played like a movie in her mind, and those deliberately suppressed memories resurfaced, making Callie feel a bit restless.
She walked along the street, passing by hurried pedestrians.
The past was just a dream.
Meanwhile.
At the daycare, “Sorry, sir, Grape’s mother has instructed us not to let anyone approach Grape…”
But before the teacher could finish speaking, the principal hurried over with a welcoming smile. “Mr. Oconnor…”
Nelson entered the daycare as he wished and saw Grape sitting quietly in a corner, playing with her Lego. After making the same mistake for who knows how many times, Grape’s little face scrunched up…
The principal followed his gaze and understood Nelson’s purpose for being there.
“Mr. Oconnor, Grape is the youngest child here. Despite her young age, she is very smart and quite different from other children her age…”
Nelson listened attentively as the principal spoke.
Every detail about his daughter’s growth mattered to him; he wanted to know everything.