Chapter 214: He Hoped That She Would Feel At Home
"Let’s go in."
Nathaniel gestured at the main entrance while steadily carrying Lorianne. Elsie nodded once, her lips tugging into a smile. He only moved toward the door once she stepped closer to him.
"Your slippers," Nathaniel pointed to the lilac home slippers, then the child’s pink ones next to them, "Also Lorrie’s."
Elsie and Lorianne slipped into the home slippers before they resumed walking. The little one returned to Nathaniel’s arm.
Walking quietly by Nathaniel’s side, Elsie took in the surroundings. She smelled the familiar scent of lavender as soon as she stepped inside the villa.
The golden afternoon sunlight spilled through the expansive windows, casting dappled patterns across the sleek wooden doors.
Tilting her chin up slightly, Elsie looked at the high ceilings before staring at the elegantly designed interiors. They reflected Nathaniel’s sophisticated taste while carrying the warmth of this place.
"Tristan is here," Nathaniel glanced at Elsie, his voice calmer than earlier, "He’s happy to meet you again. He has been helping me to prepare for Lorrie and your arrival today."
The mention of the familiar name perked Elsie up. She knew that Tristan lived with Nathaniel. She couldn’t help but picture the younger image of Tristan despite knowing he was already a young adult.
"Where is he? Is he hiding somewhere?" asked Elsie teasingly. She gazed around the hallway but still did not see Tristan.
"He was with me right before you arrived. Maybe he’s back in the kitchen," Nathaniel said, simply guessing.