Chapter 310 Is It Difficult?
Maximilian went to open the door and found Peter standing there holding Abby. He was momentarily stunned.
Peter said, "May I come in?"
"Of course, of course," Maximilian quickly responded, inviting them inside.
Mira also emerged from the dining room, tears still on her face, and hurriedly embraced Abby.
"Abby," Mira held Abby as if she were holding the whole world.
"Mr. Prescott, please have a seat," Maximilian quickly offered.
Peter sat down on the sofa.
Maximilian said, "Have you had breakfast? I just made some. Would you like to join us, Mr. Prescott?"
"No, thank you," Peter waved his hand.
Over there, Mira was playing with Abby, who was giggling in her arms.
Seeing this, Peter relaxed.
"Mr. Prescott, is there something you need this early?" Maximilian nervously rubbed his fingers. His question also drew Mira's attention. Both Mira and Maximilian looked at Peter with cautious and fragile eyes.
Peter said, "After you left yesterday, the child cried for a long time."
"Abby doesn't cry," She quickly soothed Abby in a soft voice. Mira's heart was breaking as she heard this.
Maximilian said, "Maybe she's not used to the bed. Since Abby came to our house, Mira has been taking care of her constantly. The child might be recognizing the scent. Knowing Mira is not there, she might feel a bit uneasy. It's nothing serious; Abby is still young. She'll get used to it over time."
Despite his words, the pain in Maximilian's eyes was unmistakable.
Peter let out a bitter smile. "I pondered all night yesterday and still believe that Abby cannot be without a mother."
Maximilian expressed regret, "We are also very sorry about Abby's mother. Everyone's life has its own path. Mr. Prescott, don't blame yourself too much."
"Alright." Peter nodded lightly. Suddenly, he knelt down from the sofa. "I have an unreasonable request."
Maximilian was startled and quickly reached out to help him. "Mr. Prescott, what are you doing? Please get up."
Peter didn't get up but sincerely made his request, "Abby needs a complete family. I probably won't marry again in this lifetime. I grew up without parents, so I know what it feels like. I don't want the child to suffer the same way Vanessa and I did. So, I hope you can continue to adopt Abby and raise her as your own."
Maximilian was stunned. "Mr. Prescott."
Mira, with tears in her eyes, said, "But Mr. Prescott, can you really bear to do this? After all, she is your child."
"I can't bear it." Peter tugged at the corner of his mouth. "But I want her to have a healthy family environment and grow up carefree. Over these days, I've seen how much you love and care for Abby. She will be very happy with parents like you."
With a thud, Mira knelt down. "If you're truly willing, Mr. Prescott, we promise to love and care for Abby with all our hearts. We'll raise her well and do everything we can to protect her from harm and sadness."
Maximilian also assured, "Rest assured, we have no children of our own; Abby is like our own child. Mr. Prescott, there's no need to be so disheartened. A child surrounded by love is a happy child."
Peter's eyes lit up.
"Yes." Mira smiled. "From now on, Abby will have two sets of parents."
Isabella and the others stayed in Emerald Isle City for another three days. During these three days, she and Seb took Sweetie around, buying a lot of things.
They returned to the hotel in the evening. Seeing the room filled with stuff, Isabella was a bit taken aback. "Oh my, did I really buy this much?"
Seb hugged her from behind and agreed, "It is quite a lot."
Isabella rolled her eyes. "Why didn't you stop me?"
Seb asked, "Stop you from what?"
Isabella said, "Stop me from buying so much. How much did all this cost?"
Isabella was bewildered.
Isabella, who had always been so frugal, thought of buying some gifts for everyone when she came to Emerald Isle City. To her surprise, once she started shopping, she couldn't stop. She found that this scarf was perfect for Nina, that dress suited Kelsey, and that handbag was ideal for Miley.
She kept buying, and suddenly she had bought so much!
Angela thought,'I really spent money without blinking.'
Looking at the room full of stuff, Isabella finally realized she had been a bit extravagant.
Seeing Isabella's face full of guilt, Seb kissed her on the nose."I have money, so buy what you like."
Isabella laughed. "But I bought too much. Next time, stop me, okay?"
Seb refused, "No."
Isabella was puzzled. "So you'll just watch me waste money?"
Seb bent down, picked Isabella up horizontally, and walked towards the master bedroom. "It's not often Mrs. Landon treats herself. Why not let her have some fun?"
Entering the master bedroom, Seb used his foot to close the door and walked straight to the bed.
Isabella felt her back sink into the mattress as Seb placed her on the bed. He loosened his collar and leaned down, his eyes filled with Isabella's reflection. "If you really feel bad, how about kissing me?"
Isabella's cheeks flushed. Seb's gaze was so intense that she couldn't look directly at him. "What if I still feel bad after the kiss?"
Seb smiled slightly, his long fingers untying Isabella's dress belt, his hand grasping her soft, slender waist. "Then make it up to me."
Isabella blinked, pretending not to understand. "How?"
As soon as she finished speaking, Seb spread her legs, lowered his head, and kissed her from her lips to her neck, then to her ear, his hot and heavy voice like a spell."I'll teach you."
At the critical moment, Jack's voice came from outside the door. "Mr. Landon, Miss Landon is crying."
Along with Jack's voice, Sweetie's clear cries could be heard.
Seb didn't want to respond, but Isabella immediately pushed him away, hurriedly dressed, and went to open the door.
"What happened?" Isabella took Sweetie in her arms.
"I don't know." Jack scratched his head.
No sooner were the words out of his mouth than a pillow came flying, smacking him right in the head.
Seb stormed over, his face thunderous "You can't even take care of a child! What good are you?"
Jack was bewildered. "Mr. Landon, I have no experience in this."
Seb glanced at Jack. "Is it really that hard?"
"Yes." Jack wanted to say that taking care of Sweetie was really difficult, far from as easy as he had imagined. But facing Seb's cold gaze, he swallowed his words.
Jack thought, 'I won't say anything.'
Isabella tried to soothe Sweetie, but she kept crying.
She asked, "Is she hungry?"
Jack replied, "She just had milk ten minutes ago."
Isabella asked, "Did she wet herself?"
Jack answered, "Just changed her diaper."
"Then what's wrong?" Isabella was also at a loss. Since Sweetie was born, she hadn't taken care of her for a single day.
Seb, feeling distressed, reached out. "Give her to me."
As soon as Sweetie was in Seb's arms, she immediately stopped crying.
