Chapter 1071 A Happy Family

In the room, Hayden was curled up in Colton's arms with his head buried, looking a little out of sorts. When he heard the door open, his eyes lit up, and he quickly twisted his head in the direction of the door. The instant he saw that it was Nicole who had entered the room, he jumped out of Colton's arms and dashed into Nicole's embrace. "Mommy." His soft voice was tinged with slight discontent, which melted her heart.
In the past, even though Hayden was young, he was exceptionally mature, and Nicole felt that he lacked the innocence of children his age due to his childhood experiences. Yet, she was gratified to see the spoiled look he now donned that was especially fitting for someone of his age.
Nicole smiled as she crouched down, picked him up, and pinched his soft cheek, saying, "What happened? I'm already home, aren't I? Why do you still look so sad?"