Grief, Betrayals, and a Core of Blaze

Chapter 548 A Sleepless Night

They had just shown up, and she hadn't even prepared a gift for the child. How could she let a child give Holt money? But Susie pouted and said, "This is for Holt. Can you please not meddle in us kids’ business?" Finished, she looked back at Holt and smiled. "You hold onto this card. You can buy whatever you want in the future. And you can keep buying me candy, okay?" Natalie couldn't help but smile. Baron, however, felt like rolling his eyes. This daughter of his seems a bit dim-witted.Wouldn't it be better to just use her own card to buy candy? Why does she already know how to spend money on some brat from outside at such a young age?Don't tell me I'm raising a daughter who's hopeless in love? "Let's go! It’s late, hurry up and go to sleep!" Baron scooped his daughter up and walked toward her playroom. Susie lay on Baron's shoulder, waving nonstop at Holt. "Good night! We’ll have breakfast together tomorrow morning, okay!" Baron felt like sending this little girl right back to the gang. "Be quiet! Sleep!" Baron's voice deepened. Susie pouted but didn't argue. She just happily got into bed. Natalie saw that Holt didn't reject Susie’s closeness and smiled. "It looks like bringing Holt back was a very good decision. I believe his autism will slowly get better. After all, my daughter is quite the chatterbox." Thinking of Susie’s ability to pester people, Natalie smiled very gently. Seeing this, Beth quietly wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. "Ms. Stone, I never expected you to actually have children." "Baron has always been the one taking care of the kids. I’ve done very little." Natalie’s words made Beth a little envious. "Ms. Stone, you are very lucky to have found a husband like Mr. Baron.""Yes, I think so too. Meeting Baron is the greatest fortune of my life. You can just call me by my name from now on." "How can I do that? You and Mr. Baron have been so kind to us. I would work like a horse to repay you both." Seeing Beth act this way pained Natalie a little. "Holt is my student. What’s this about you working like a horse for me? We are equals. I’m hiring you to work for my studio. Don’t lower your own status like this. It’s not good for Holt either. You don’t want your son to be seen as inferior when he goes out, do you?" Hearing Natalie say this, Beth looked at her son. Holt had already returned to his cool, aloof state, but he had carefully tucked the black card into his pocket, and his eyes were looking in the direction of Susie’s room. "Okay, I’ll listen to Ms. Stone." Natalie had someone arrange rooms for the two of them. Ruby was already asleep, and her mental energy didn't last long anyway. Waylon and Flynn saw that it was almost time and came downstairs. Baron had also put Susie to sleep and changed his clothes. The three men looked at each other, a tacit understanding passing between them. They said nothing, but all looked at Natalie, who was in the living room. "It's so late, go wash up and sleep. No matter what happens, there will be a resolution tomorrow morning," Waylon said quickly when he saw his daughter’s worried expression. Flynn also said, "That's right. Baron has arranged everything. Tonight's operation should go smoothly. Just rest easy. By tomorrow morning, it will all be over." Baron took Natalie’s hand and smiled. "We’re staying behind the scenes this time; it won’t involve us directly. Don’t worry. With me here, Dad and Brother-in-law will be fine." "I hope you come back safe and sound too, Baron. I will worry about you." Natalie’s words were sweeter to Baron than drinking a pound of honey. My wife is worried about me."Don’t worry. I promise I’ll come back to you in one piece." After a few more words, the three men left. Natalie stood at the French window, watching them leave with a large group of people, a sudden uneasiness rising in her heart. Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night. After Beth settled Holt down and saw her son was asleep, she came out. She saw Natalie’s silhouette at the window and felt an inexplicable sense of empathy. "Are you worried about Baron?" "Yes. The operation tonight is quite dangerous. I don’t know how it will turn out for them." Natalie only turned around when she heard Beth’s voice. "Is Holt asleep?" Natalie poured Beth a glass of water. At this hour, tea or coffee was not appropriate, unless one planned on not sleeping. Beth took the glass and nodded. "He’s asleep. I originally thought Holt would have trouble sleeping in a new place, but he seems to be adapting better than I am. I’m the one who’s a little restless."

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