Ms. Escape: Marrying to Run, Fighting to Rise Novel

Chapter 342 Gifts for Both 8%1 Finished Daniel's financial troubles hadn't been resolved yet, but he still managed to give Nelson an extremely expensive toy set. William was even more generous. He brought out a pair of emerald pendants. They werent the heirloom pieces passed down through the Graham family, but these two were still incredibly valuable and rare. He gave one to Nelson and one to Nina. One for each child-a quiet wish for safety and peace. Nelson was used to receiving piles of gifts.

Far too many people wanted to curry favor with his father, so they showered him with presents in hopes of getting closer to his father. He had never lacked for toys or trinkets. But the gifts from the Grahams and Amelia felt completely different from anything he'd ever received before. They came from the heart. "Thank you," Nelson said quietly, his voice barely above a whisper. He was still murmuring his thanks when Nina-who had already received her emerald pendant from her grandpa-couldn't wait another second. "Daddy! Nina toy! "Mommy, Nina gift? "Un-coo Dan'el! Nina no gift.

"Auntie Chloe, why Nina no?" She looked around and saw everyone giving presents to Nelson, but nothing was left for her. She wasn't happy. Amelia knew exactly how her daughter operated. She pulled out a shiny new toy car she'd bought online. "Here you go. Yours." The toy car wasn't worth nearly as much as the solid gold necklace or the other lavish gifts, but Nina didn't mind one bit. She happily clutched the little car and immediately stated asking everyone else for more. With Nina around, it was impossible to keep the mood ven slightly sentimental.

She went around collecting a full circle of gifts. Once she had them all, she finally settled down to play with Nelson. 1/3 19:06 Fri, Jan 16 C Chapter 342 Gifts for Both "Nelson, play car?" 8%0 Finished She gripped the toy car tightly in her chubby hand and ugged at Nelson's sleeve, inviting him to join her. The two little ones started playing together right away. The adults watched from the side while a nanny brought over warmed fresh milk. The nanny knew Nelson was injured.

She smiled gently and promised him, "Tomorrow I'll stew some nourishing meat soup especially for you." The Graham family side was warm, harmonious, and full of quiet affection. Meanwhile, at the perpetually cold and empty Smith Manor, a tall, strikingly handsome man with deep, chiseled features sat motionless on the sofa. On the carpet in front of him rested a small box. Inside, toys were neatly arranged-organized by Nelson himself. Trevor Smith, Nelson's father, stared at the little box. His handsome face showed no emotion at all.

An almost tangible layer of melancholy clung to him, so thick and heavy that no one dared approach. Benjamin could be distant and reserved, but compared to Trevor, he seemed almost approachable. Trevor's gloom felt lifeless-like something had died inside him long ago. He sat there in silence until a low voice reported from behind him. "Mr. Smith, we've confirmed it. Felix from the Hawn family hired the driver to kill Nelson and Nina." "Nelson has already been taken home by the Graham family.

"Shall I bring him back now?" The question hung in the air for a long moment before Trevor finally answered, "No. Don't bring him back." "Yes, sir." The brief exchange ended, and the suffocating silence returned to the room. No one spoke again. The person who had delivered the eport quietly withdrew to continue handling matters related to the Hawn family. Time dragged on in that oppressive quiet until a phone rang, shattering the stillness. A flicker of irritation crossed Trevor's eyes, but he still picked up. It was Lester on the other end.

Lester had recently clashed with Benjamin over busines The two had never gotten along, and Lester was never one to play nice. He wanted to team up with Trevor to take Benjamin down. 2/3 19:06 Fri, Jan 16 61 Chapter 342 Gifts for Both They had been something like friends, and Trevor had een ready to agree-until now. 8%8 Finished Before Lester could finish speaking, Trevor cut in coolly "Your grudge with him has nothing to do with me I'm not getting involved." Lester paused, confused. "What do you mean?" He frowned deeply. "Didn't you have issues with Benjamin before?

What, are you two suddenly on good terms again?" Lester wanted answers, but Trevor had already hung up Lester stared at the ended call, his temple throbbing with anger. He sat there for a long time with a dark expression, then finally stood up. It didn't matter that Trevor had backed out. Lester had plenty of other ways to deal with Benjamin. Smith Manor remained as cold and lifeless as ever. Back at the Graham Residence, laughter and chatter still filled every corner and hadn't died down yet. In the past, Nina had always played alone before bed.

She'd tire herself out on the mattress and eventually fall asleep. But tonight, with Nelson here, she was like a little ball of pure energy. Dressed in her pajamas, she bounced around on the bed, showing no sign of wanting to sleep She kept trying to crawl over to Nelson's side so they could sleep next to each other, but Amelia wouldn't allow it. "Nina, Nelson is hurt. If you sleep right next to him, you might bump his wounds." 274 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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