Holding her as they returned to the room, he settled her onto the bed, then turned to walk into the bathroom. Before closing the door, he glanced back at Vera.
The little girl huddled under the covers, smiling and waving at him, which finally put his mind at ease to close the door and take a shower.
On the pillow, Vera's smile gradually faded.
She understood Kris Cooper's dilemma and didn't want to show too much negative emotion in front of him.
But thinking of someone she grew up with and regarded as her brother doing such a thing, her heart was heavy and stifled.
"Brother Nathan, I hope... you won't let me down!"
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The car drove into the villa community and stopped outside the villa where Nathan Leafcastle lived. Sally Dalton unfastened the car door and followed Nathan Leafcastle up the steps.
Nathan Leafcastle opened the door, and she stepped inside.
"Nathan, is something on your mind?"
