It was common for him to disappear even after taking a nap, so the now accustomed maids would find Abella when Simon disappeared.
It was the same today. With his drowsiness-filled eyes, Abella laughed as he dangled with the office doorknob.
“How did you get here again?” Abella smiled lightly and lifted the child up.
Soon, the maids would come to pick up the child.
“Simon is here to see Auntie!”
Abella smiled at the baby’s bright voice. As a sign of fierce battle, Simon’s white knee cloth was colored black.
The mansion was divided around the central staircase. The east side was a living space and the west side was a work space for business.
So, he had been walking a long distance with all his abilities. Simon’s efforts of not hesitating to do such hard work every time, was nothing but cute.
Abella pressed her lips to Simon’s cheek.
“Is that so? Auntie also missed Simon!”
“Really~?”
“Yes! Really!”
The child laughed like a flower. Simon was really a special kid. He was also the only one that Abella, who had no one she could trust, could lean on. Abella leaned her head against Simons’ neck.
“Simon.”
“Huh?”
“Will Simon protect Aunt?”
“Yes!”
“Then auntie will protect Simon.”
“Wow! I like auntie! Auntie is my favorite!”
There were no strings attached for a child’s affection. It was given unconditionally without any measure. That had been a great comfort to Abella for now. Abella hugged Simon and nodded her head.
“Auntie also likes Simon.”
How could she hate this warm child who was increasingly resembling Carlo?
This child showed his affection every time he saw Abella. Abella took a deep breath..
Her complicated mind seemed to have cleared up. When she was with Simon, her fears would disappear as well. It still did.
She was no longer afraid of her past nor the ugly truths spreading about Abella.
To protect Simon, she had to wash away the dark spots of Amerigo clean.
If she were to pass on the solid surname of Amerigo to Simon.
“Simon tells Auntie…”
“Huh?”
“I have something to give… that Auntie likes!”
Simon wriggled and uncurled his fist. Melted chocolate lay in his little hand.