Chapter 166: Wish To Be Closer To Them
Lorianne woke up sometime later, not realizing her daddy and mommy were talking about her earlier. Nathaniel carried the little one to a nearby water tap to wash her drowsy face.
Without putting Lorianne down, Nathaniel clumsily yet gently scooped the water with one palm. The little one giggled when he rubbed her small face. Her cheery laughter resonated in the air.
"Still sleepy, huh?" asked Nathaniel while gently wiping Lorianne’s face with a tissue handed by Elsie. He returned sitting to the bench.
"Not sleepy."
Lorianne hurriedly shook her little head, causing her twin pigtails to sway. Her hair caught the sunrays, casting shimmers on her locks. Her action earned laughter from Nathaniel.
Elsie glanced at her wristwatch, a faint smile curling on her lips. Looking at Nathaniel and Lorianne, she said softly, "It’s time to go."
Nathaniel froze, realizing the meaning behind Elsie’s simple words. It was already time for them to separate today, going back to their respective residences.
"...yeah."
Tearing his eyes away from Elsie, Nathaniel stared at Lorianne. The little one pouted as she also understood what Elsie meant. She unconsciously grasped the lapel of Nathaniel’s jacket.
"Daddy...."
Sulking, Lorianne tried not to cry. She knew she had to go back home with her mommy, but she also didn’t want to leave her daddy today.