My Mommy Became A Billionaire After the Breakup Novel

Chapter 1257 Self Doubt From a young age, Mia received much praise for her cuteness from countless people.

However, it was the first time she got complimented with such a tone and expression.

Thank you, she responded softly.

Youre also very beautiful.

Your eyes remind me of a little fox I once saw.

Ottilie instinctively raised her hand and touched her eyes.

Frankly speaking, she had never really interacted with other kids.

For as long as she could recall, she had either been on the run or on the verge of it.

Life had only become a bit more stable in the past half-year or so.

She and her father found a hiding place and settled down in a quiet countryside in Ichinac.

For a while, they experienced a somewhat regular life.

However, the village was mostly inhabited by elderly people and a few drunkards.

There were no other children around.

In the future, Ottilie will also attend classes here, Athena gently said to Mia.

You should look out for her.

No problem! Mia replied confidently, patting her chest.

Ottilie glanced at her but didnt say anything.

Upon seeing that, Athena didnt force them to interact.

She held Mias hand and noticed that it was black from coming into contact with pencil lead.

In the past, Jaxson or Alice would sharpen Mias pencils every day, which she would bring to school.

But recently, Mia felt it wasnt right.

She wanted to do things on her own, so she learned to sharpen her own pencils.

So, her tiny hands were always black.

Athena took out a wet wipe and gently cleaned her hands.

What were you talking to Paul about earlier? I wanted Paul to come over and play at our place, but he said hes very busy.

Mia sighed.

Mommy, does Paul not have money? I overheard the teacher saying that he didnt focus on his studies and worked as a private tutor.

But isnt tutoring something only adults can do? Not necessarily.

Athena touched her cheek.

Talented people can be tutors too.

Mia nodded, seeming to understand.

Mommy, can Paul become my tutor then? Her eyes lit up.

That way, he can come to our house to play, and he can also earn some money! Athena smiled.

Paul can be quite stern.

Arent you afraid of him? Mia raised her head proudly.

Im not the kind of girl who gets scared just because someone is stern.

Besides, Im good at studying, so he wont be stern with me! Ottilie stood behind Athena, slightly tilting her head, observing Mia like a curious little animal.

That day, she overheard Mike telling her father that he hadnt raised her to be like a typical little girl.

She wondered if Mia would represent how typical little girls were.

However, she couldnt quite put it in words.

Mia felt like the warm rays of the sun, the lake warmed by its brilliance, and also the gentle breeze of spring passing by, all combined into one.

Ottilie suddenly felt a bit defeated.

Unlike Mia, she seemed more like an iceberg beneath a calm sea, an abyss with darkness impenetrable by sunlight, a gust of wind that smelled of blood.

What are you thinking about? Athenas voice broke Ottilies train of thought.

Ottilie looked up and met Athenas cheerful gaze.

She pressed her lips into a thin line and said, Can we go back now? I miss my father.

Of course.

Athena nodded.

Ottilie then lowered her head and walked back the way they came.

Mommy, she doesnt seem happy, Mia whispered, holding Athenas hand.

Its nothing.

Athena thought for a moment and softly replied, She has a lot of things she doesnt understand, so shes just… thinking.

Thinking is great! Mia immediately raised her thumb in approval.

Athena smiled and ruffled her little head.