My CEO Wife Panicked After Our Divorce (Audrey and Carter) novel Chapter 189

Chapter 189

The child’s parents were also nearby, smiling as they watched to see if their child understood how to share happiness.

Since this neighborhood was naturally inhabited by the wealthy and influential, everyone more or less recognized each other.

The child still held a few sparklers in her hand.

Seeing two strangers suddenly appear in front of her, she looked a bit puzzled and blinked her eyes.

“Didn’t you buy any fireworks for her, sir?“.

Chris squatted down to be at eye level with the girl, speaking sincerely, “No, I forgot Could you share one with us?”

He held up one finger. “Just one will do!”

Who would actually ask a child for fireworks?

Jessica felt embarrassed and desperately tugged at Chris from behind, wanting to leave.

The girl glanced back at her parents.

Her parents stood together, still smiling, wanting to see what their daughter’s decision

would be.

After a while, the girl handed a sparkler to Jessica.

“He forgot and I’m willing to share this with you. Daddy said that girls can play with sparklers during the New Year and you’re a girl too!”

The kindness of strangers always moved people deeply.

Jessica hesitated for a few seconds until Chris gave her a little tug to bring her back to

her senses.

She squatted down and took the sparkler from the girl’s hand, saying sincerely, “Thank you. Your dress is very pretty. You’re the most beautiful girl!”

The girl bounced happily into her parents‘ arms.

“That lady just said I’m pretty!”

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“You are very pretty indeed, Nellie.”

Jessica’s eyes reddened a bit as she held the sparkler.

They found a very small, quiet corner.

Those who were setting off fireworks with their parents, relatives, or lovers were all far

away.

Chris pulled a lighter from Jessica’s pocket and helped light the sparkler for her.

“My father–in–law won’t be able to accompany you to watch fireworks anymore, but I will always be here with you.”

The sparks of the firework exploded gently in her hand, the faint smell of gunpowder drifting around them.

Chris didn’t overlook Jessica’s reddened

eyes.

He looked into her eyes, which sparkled as brilliantly as the fireworks.

“I will always be with you.”

Jessica sniffled and said, “Don’t lie to me.”

‘Dad lied to me. I hope you’ll keep your word,‘ thought Jessica.

Back at home, Jessica suddenly acted like the little girl and leaned over to Linda,

saying, “Mom, Chris tricked a little girl to get her sparkler.”

Linda turned to look, her son–in–law still holding the jacket their daughter had taken off, standing at the entrance with a smile still on his face.

Albert also came out of the kitchen.

“To whom did he give it?” asked Linda.

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