CHAPTER 262: CHAPTER 262: GODFERY SHAW, DON’T BULLY ME

Listening to Godfery Shaw’s words.

Emma Lewis almost wanted to roll her eyes.

When had she ever seen Nancy Allen agree to someone’s request out of pity?

Nancy might look frail, but did Godfery Shaw forget how truly wild and ruthless Nancy is at heart?

Nancy, however, could quite understand Godfery Shaw’s reaction.

This man was inherently stubborn, only admitting he liked her as he lay dying, in both lifetimes.

Nancy looked up at Godfery Shaw, her clear eyes gradually misting over. She wrote resentfully, "Godfery Shaw, if you don’t want to care about me, just leave. Why say things that make me sad? In the end, who is the one deserving pity?"

Yes, right now Nancy indeed seemed more pitiable.

Godfery Shaw only felt that the layer of mist in Nancy’s eyes enveloped him, weighing heavily on his heart.

Godfery Shaw held Nancy as he rose from the floor, sat down on the dining chair, and spoke in a somewhat panic-stricken manner, "I... I didn’t mean that."

Nancy had no intention of getting off Godfery Shaw; on the contrary, she leaned against him weakly, resting her head against his neck, and in a nearly inaudible whisper that only Godfery Shaw could hear, murmured, "Godfery Shaw, don’t bully me."

That whisper, said without straining Amelia Wright’s vocal cords, was meant only for Godfery Shaw to hear.

Godfery Shaw felt as if something inside him had ignited with a bang, leaving him unsure where to put his hands and feet.

He pinched his leg hard, as if doubting he was dreaming.

But the pain in his leg reminded Godfery Shaw that he was not dreaming.

What... what happened to her?

This time upon her return, why did it seem like she was a completely different person?

Nancy couldn’t help but curl her lips into a smile. Godfery Shaw was truly amusing.

In the past, the relationship between them had too many external factors. When she realized she was slightly moved, she withdrew decisively.

Now, having let go of everything, simply calling out to Godfery Shaw and observing his reaction brought her joy and amusement.

Witnessing such a scene, Emma Lewis couldn’t help but sigh.

With Godfery Shaw like this, even if Nancy asked him to die, he’d probably do it without hesitation, so what was he avoiding, and where could he possibly flee?

While Godfery Shaw doubted the world’s reality, Nancy wrote in her little notebook, "I can go back with you, but I want to bring Sophie Allen along."

Godfery Shaw immediately looked at Sophie Allen.

Sophie Allen, however, refused, "I won’t go to the Imperial Garden; I will stay at Ink Manor, as it’s my home."

Godfery Shaw thought about how he’d neglected Sophie Allen for the past five years and once again felt a strong sense of regret.

Seeing Sophie Allen didn’t want to go, Nancy also wrote, "If Sophie doesn’t go, I won’t go either."

In that brief moment, Godfery Shaw experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, as if journeying between heaven and hell.

Then, Robert Reed suddenly proposed, "How about this: Nancy goes to the Imperial Garden on odd days and stays at Ink Manor on even days."

Sophie Allen blinked.

Godfery Shaw: "..."

Emma Lewis almost laughed, thinking Old Mr. Reed was avenging the fact that Godfery Shaw had previously treated Sophie Allen poorly.

Indeed, Old Mr. Reed was rather petty when it came to defending his own.

Everyone thought Old Mr. Reed’s proposal sounded good, and so it was decided.

Godfery Shaw didn’t dare to object at all, instead feeling grateful that today was an odd day.

Emma Lewis was going to lead Nancy to pack up their things.

Only then did Nancy get off Godfery Shaw’s lap, leaving Godfery Shaw with an inexplicable feeling of loss.

In the afternoon, Godfery Shaw stayed at Ink Manor.

Not to keep an eye on Nancy, but to build Lego with Sophie Allen.

He had promised to spend the afternoon with Sophie Allen putting together Lego and couldn’t go back on his word.

Lego area.

Sophie Allen looked at Godfery Shaw in front of her and suddenly asked, "Mr. Shaw, are you happy?"

"Yes, she’s back. I’m very happy."

"Mr. Shaw, if Mom hadn’t come back, would you still care about me?"

Godfery Shaw nodded, "I would care. Initially, I felt I didn’t because I didn’t believe in family bonds. But after seeing you a few times, I realized my thinking was wrong. I wanted to make amends, even though maybe my methods were problematic."

Godfery Shaw was referring to the incident when he got beaten for giving money.

Sophie Allen nodded, "I can understand Mr. Shaw’s thoughts. Like I said before, family ties also need nurturing. It was normal for Mr. Shaw not to care initially because he didn’t know me. So, what’s Mr. Shaw planning to do next?"

Godfery Shaw suddenly smiled.

Nowadays, it was rare to see Godfery Shaw smile. He seemed much more at ease today, perhaps because seeing Nancy made him happy.

With a smile, Godfery Shaw said, "I plan to take it step by step. For example, the Lego set I gave you; with our current pace, it might take ten days or half a month to finish. I’ve already bought a second, harder-to-find Lego set and put it at the Imperial Garden. As soon as we finish this set, I’ll bring over the next one. Our collaboration will continue until I earn your approval."

Sophie Allen’s small mouth slightly opened.

Adults sure are crafty.

Even though Godfery Shaw was being crafty, Sophie Allen was happy because it meant Mr. Shaw valued her enough.

Her mother loved her enough. Even though Mom really wanted to see Mr. Shaw, she waited because Sophie Allen hadn’t wanted to meet him until she said she wanted them to meet.

Even though she hadn’t had her parents around for five years, knowing all this, Sophie Allen felt it was enough.

The father and daughter continued building their Lego set.

Upstairs, Emma Lewis helped Nancy pack her clothes, mostly the medicines, and then took Nancy aside for a private chat.

Emma Lewis asked bluntly, "Nancy, do you love him?"

Nancy thought for a moment, then nodded and shook her head. Finding her expression unclear, she took out her notebook and wrote, "I’m moved by him, but I don’t know if it’s love. Now, having put everything down, I want to try things with him without any burden."

In the past, Nancy didn’t understand love. Her too bitter childhood made her believe Marsh Smith’s feigned tenderness was love, so she naively sought that feeble illusion of warmth.

After being reborn, she no longer believed in love and focused solely on revenge.

The present Nancy also didn’t quite understand, but if that person was Godfery Shaw, she’d like to give it a try.

Nancy continued to write, "I know my decision might be selfish since both Godfery Shaw and I have wronged Sophie Allen."

Emma Lewis extended her hand, gently tapping Nancy’s brow with the tip of her index finger, and said softly, "You’re silly. Sophie, like us, wishes for your happiness the most. Ever since I met you, it felt like you were always under tremendous pressure. You’ve been through death already; having let go of everything, you can now finally live for yourself. If you want to try, then try. If Godfery Shaw treats you poorly, I’ll beat him up. Back then, in a fight, I gave him quite a hard time!"

Nancy pounced over to hug Emma Lewis, snuggling her little head affectionately at Emma Lewis’s neck.

Now, with a lively and spirited aura about Nancy, Emma Lewis felt very pleased.

She reached to tickle Nancy’s waist.

Nancy laughed silently, wiggling this way and that.

By the time Godfery Shaw came upstairs to take her back to the Imperial Garden, he saw Nancy’s face flushed with laughter, her tear-filled eyes carrying an enchanting beauty.

Seeing Godfery Shaw arrive, the endlessly laughing Nancy reached out to him for help, as if seeking a hug.

The current Nancy, having decided to get closer to Godfery Shaw, was straightforward about it and didn’t feel shy.

Whereas Godfery Shaw stood dumbfounded, looking at Nancy’s outstretched hand, unable to believe and afraid to move forward.