Chapter 606 Unchanging love
Helena could not abandon her mother and leave the family.
Otis was reluctant to really let Helena be sandwiched between family and their love.
That was why Arthur went backwards for Lucia in the first place.
Esmae saw Helena let go and stop struggling, and was in a complicated state of mind.
It was Edwin who finally calmed her down, something Esmae hadn't expected, but had.
"Mom, I'd love to go back with you," Helena whispered. Her eyes were downcast and her usually beautiful face bathed in pain,
"But that doesn't mean I give up on Otis..."
Esmae frowned and restrained herself from reproaching her.
Sophie walked over to Otis and patted his arm for silent comfort.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.
Otis bowed his head to his mother and nodded slightly. He came back to his senses. He was still the sensible Otis who knew when to retreat.
Spencer gritted his teeth when he saw that Edwin had resolved the dispute that had already been started, but he was in no hurry. With Helena's character, she would never give up on Otis. There was still a fight between the two families, and now it was crucial to use Esmae to drive the Edwins away and give the baby back.
Then, out of the blue, he spoke again,
"Since Miss Brown has agreed to return to the country, may I ask when you can give me some peace and quiet? My fiancee still needs to rest well after giving birth."
Spencer's words were disgusting, but no one immediately rebutted them. They all looked at Arthur, who was holding the baby girl.
Arthur acted as if he hadn't heard Spencer's words. He lowered his head and held the baby girl in one hand and gently stroked Theodore's head with the other. These two angelic children were both his children. He was moved by the bond of blood, and unmoved by Spencer's sarcasm.
"Arthur..." Sophie called out to Arthur as he watched the newborn intently.
Arthur raised his head when he heard his mother's voice. He looked at Spencer slowly, with his eyes burning like flames and silently burning all of his cruel and evil intent.
For some reason, Spencer's heart skipped a beat. He could almost read everything in Arthur's eyes. If anything went wrong between Lucia and the baby girl, this man would probably cut himself into pieces. Of course, Spencer wasn't going to back down. He walked over to Arthur and held out his hand,
"Can I have my daughter back now?!"
Arthur ignored Spencer and dodged past him, carrying the baby to the bed, while Theodore leaned obediently against his grandmother.
The door was not far from the bed. Lucia turned her head to look at Arthur as if she felt something. Her twinkling eyes were sparkling, but there was no trace of weakness or hesitation.
They were so close but distant at the same time.
Arthur gently placed the baby girl in Lucia's arms. He rubbed her cheek with his thumb. Hearing her soft voice, Arthur smiled and said to Lucia,
"Lucia, take care."
After heating what he said, Lucia was filled with emotions and helplessness. The tears in her eyes slowly gathered. Before they could fall down, she quickly nodded and lowered her head to place her face next to her daughter's swaddling clothes. All the emotions will be hidden in silence.
He handed his daughter over to Lucia. Arthur was relieved. He turned around and walked towards his parents and brothers,
"Mom, Dad, let's go home."
He didn't even look at Spencer.
The violent chase that Spencer had imagined did not happen. With Arthur's words, Edwin and his family left calmly. Douglas picked up his nephew and told him in a low voice that they would come back again. They kept their attitude of neither servile nor overbearing, and calm of their style.
Waiting at the gate for Peter to arrange a motorcade to arrive, the Edwins stood neatly outside the villa garden. They were handsome and beautiful, but each had a unique aura and a different style. Lights had been on. With dim yellow lights, Theodore obediently leaned on Douglas's shoulder.
Bailey put his hands in his pockets, looked at Arthur, then at Otis, elbowed Douglas, who was beside him, and said to them,
"You two aren't brothers enough to tell us anything."
"Yeah," said Douglas, feeling aggrieved by Bailey's suggestion, "You don't tell us anything."
Otis smiled, realized that Theodore was sleepy and closed his eyes, and said to them, "Bailey is impulsive. Douglas is simple, and I can't tell you until it's settled."
Otis was so honest that Bailey immediately retorted, "When am I..."
He was aware of it before he finished his words.
Otis winked at Bailey.
Bailey was speechless, turning to Arthur, who was staring down at the tip of his shoe, "Arthur, that's it?"
"The baby was born smoothly. We also saw her at the first time..." Arthur slowly looked up, with his sparkling and firm eyes.
"So?" Bailey asked anxiously.
"Of course we can't just let it go." Arthur smiled and slowly looked up at the sky. He let out a breath of air, and the white mist rose in the air, unable to hide Arthur's gentle smile. "Douglas and I will stay." Bailey understood what Arthur meant, and was quick to agree. And Douglas was quick to agree too.
"No," Otis said immediately. "You each have your own things to do. Besides, Douglas hasn't finished his studies yet. Arthur can take care of himself here. We don't have to worry." Otis knew Lucia won't be able to extricate herself so quickly. It was a long game, and he had confidence in Arthur.
If it were anyone else, they would have given Arthur a few more words of advice, but Arthur had already made up his mind. Moreover, no one would have questioned Arthur's abilities. "Sure," Bailey said, nodding. "But if anything happens later, just let me and Douglas know. We want to know whether we can help or not."
Arthur laughed but said nothing, annoying Bailey who almost choked him.