Chapter 193: He Believed In Taking The Steps Slowly
After having tea, Elsie told Lorianne to take a shower before going to bed. The little one pouted, throwing a pitiful look at Nathaniel, to which confusion clouded his mind.
Before Nathaniel could ask Lorianne why, Elsie gently said, "Your daddy will still be here. He won’t leave yet. Take a shower and show him your new nightgown, en?"
Lorianne perked up just from hearing what her mommy said. Bobbing her head up and down, she sang, "Okay, Mommy~ Daddy, wait for me!"
Blinking, Nathaniel watched Lorianne run toward the ensuite washroom. Elsie glanced at the little one before looking at the confused man.
"She’s worried you’ll leave when she showers. Let’s go outside, Niel. Lorrie can shower well by herself."
Elsie added the last sentence, thinking perhaps Nathaniel would worry about Lorianne being by herself. The washroom was fitted with an anti-slip mat, including other items to ensure the little one’s safety.
"...okay."
Nathaniel rose to his feet, his eyes moving from Elsie to the closed washroom door. He caught the faint echo of Lorianne singing before the sound of water hitting the floor followed.
"Elsie, let me carry that."
"Oh, thank you."
Elsie was slightly startled when Nathaniel took the tray of empty cups from her. Her lips curled, she refrained from laughing as she saw the flush on his cheeks.