Chapter 12
Nelson got out of the car, opened the door for Patricia, and said softly, “If something like this happens again, don’t call me. No need to tough it out alone.”
She sniffed. “Alright… I just don’t wanna trouble you.”
“Stop it. I’m your boyfriend, OK?”
Paulette remained still in the back seat.
She averted her gaze, not wanting to watch the lovebirds.
Nelson went back into the car after a few minutes. He glanced at Paulette deeply, seeming he’d deal with her after they went back home.
The car sped all the way home, and Paulette calmly got out.
Sure enough, Nelson scolded her right after entering the door, looking displeased, “Paulette, I’ve told you already. If you’re upset, come to me. What was that about?”
“What was what about?”
Paulette looked up at him. “I wasn’t laughing at her.”
“Then what were you laughing at?”
“I…” Paulette stuttered.
She couldn’t tell him the real reason.
Or he would have lectured her for three days straight.
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Seeing her in silence, Nelson frowned even more. “I’ll make this clear to you one more time in case there’s any confusion. I’m your stepfather and will always be. I’ll only ever care for you as family.”
It wasn’t exactly news to Paulette, but his harsh tone still brought a dull
ache to her heart.
Though it didn’t hurt much, it was undoubtedly upsetting.
She looked him in the eye and said indifferently, “Rest assured, Dad. I’ll know my place. There won’t be any improper thoughts.”
It was the answer Nelson wanted to hear.
Yet, for some reason, as he looked into Paulette’s indifferent eyes, he suddenly felt something heavy and almost suffocating.
He looked away and pursed his lips. “Go get some rest. I don’t want to scold you all the time, so just learn to behave.”
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