As usual, Deanna came to deliver medicine to Lance.
During the process, Deanna seemed distracted.
Lance spoke to her several times, but she didn't hear him, lost in her own world.
Lance frowned and asked, "Dr. Deanna, is something wrong?"
Normally, Deanna was very professional and would never behave like this.
Deanna snapped back to reality and shook her head lightly. "No, nothing."
Seeing her reluctance to talk, Lance didn't press further.
He nodded. "As long as you're okay. If you need any help, feel free to ask."
Deanna responded with a soft hum and said no more.
The next day, Deanna took the two little ones to kindergarten as usual.
After watching them go inside, she called the teacher aside, hesitating.
"Teacher, do you have a moment? I'd like to talk."
The teacher smiled. "Sure, Deanna, go ahead."
Deanna sighed. "To be honest, I've been raising the two kids alone. They've always been well-behaved and never caused trouble."
"But something happened yesterday, and Gregory told me about it. Kids at this age are very sensitive and fragile. I hope you can keep an eye out and see if any child is being verbally abusive..."
Although Deanna didn't specify what happened, the teacher understood.
The teacher nodded in understanding.
"Deanna, I understand. Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on things and make sure it doesn't happen again."
Hearing this, Deanna finally smiled.
"Thank you so much, teacher."
"It's no trouble at all, Deanna. It's our job!"
Back home, Deanna couldn't shake off a feeling of unease.
This sense of foreboding grew stronger and stronger.
It felt like something bad was about to happen.
...
At noon, after lunch, the kindergarten children were taken to the nap room by the teacher.
Chloe lay in bed, unable to sleep.
When the teacher came by, she closed her eyes and pretended to sleep.
Once the teacher left, she opened her eyes again.
"Kids, stay still and sleep quietly. No talking!"
The teacher walked around, reminding them occasionally.
As time passed and all the children fell asleep, Chloe quietly got up from her bed.
She put on her coat and sneaked out of the school during the security shift change.
Walking on the street, Chloe's cute little face showed a mix of liveliness and mischief.
At that moment, she had a strong desire.
She wanted to find the handsome uncle!
Chloe stood by the roadside and hailed a taxi.
Seeing Chloe with her small backpack and cute pigtails, the driver couldn't help but feel a bit charmed.
He glanced around and asked in surprise, "Little one, why are you alone? Where are your mom and dad? Are you lost?"
The driver, who was very warm-hearted, was considering whether to take the little one to find a policeman.
Suddenly, Chloe's soft and sweet voice came out.
"Sir, I want to find Daddy. Can you take me there?"
The driver was even more surprised, "To find your daddy? Do you know the address?"
With her clever look, who wouldn't find her adorable?
Chloe nodded and replied cutely, "I know."
"Alright," the driver agreed immediately. Then, he opened the car door and let the little one in.
Looking at the adorable girl in the back seat, the driver couldn't help but shake his head, thinking that it was lucky she met him and not a bad person. Parents these days are too careless!
They didn't even keep an eye on such a cute girl properly.
Soon, they arrived at the building of Mercer Group.
Just as Chloe was about to take out her pocket money, the driver stopped her.
"Little one, I won't take your money. Go find your daddy, be careful not to get lost!"
The driver smiled kindly.
Chloe nodded and thanked him quickly, "Thank you, sir!"
"You're welcome. Go on now."
Chloe, with her backpack on, walked towards the Mercer Group building.
As she reached the entrance, she was stopped by the security guard outside.
"Little one, who are you here to see?"
Seeing such an adorable girl, the security guard couldn't help but speak more gently.
Chloe raised her bright black eyes and blinked, "Sir, I'm here to find Handsome Uncle. Can you let me in?"
The security guard frowned and asked, "Handsome Uncle? Little one, who is this handsome uncle you're talking about? What's his name?"
"If you don't tell me his name, we can't let you in."
Chloe lifted her soft face and said, "I know!"
"Handsome Uncle's name is Lance Mercer!"
Chloe said Lance's name clearly, with an innocent look.
Instantly, the security guard's expression changed.