Chapter 3 The Wife Behaves Strangely Around Us
- Bloodline was fantastic. Gloria had not seen Nicole for several years, yet she could At first glance, she recognized the kid in front of her as Nicole, her own daughter. Nicole, too, experienced this wonderful sense. So, when Gloria ran up and hugged her, she didn't fight back. "Oh, Nicole, I have finally found you." Gloria choked up. "It was my responsibility to not safeguard you properly. enough. "I was to blame for your abduction." So her kidnapping was true. Nicole used to wonder why her family left her. Is it because she's a daughter? Now Nicole's heart softened as she realized her loved ones cared for her, and the expression on her face was not as stony as when they first met.
- "Mom, let Sis sit first." We've come all the way home, and she should be tired by now." Sean Gloria was reminded deliberately. "That's right. "I'm just too happy." Gloria agreed but would not release her hold. She sat Nicole down. When the entire family surrounded Nicole, a tinge of envy flickered in the eyes of the girl next to them. But the girl instantly smiled. "Nicole must be thirsty." Allow me to pour you a drink of water. Only then did everyone recall the girl, Norah Riddle. Gloria couldn't believe Norah was so thoughtful. I can't help but feel warm-hearted. "Norah is so thoughtful." Norah seemed slightly embarrassed as she replied, "My sister has just returned from the farm. I should." Take better care of her. "Thanks." Nicole gave her a look as she grabbed the glass from Norah. Sean caught Nicole's eye and made the introduction. "Nicole, here is Norah, whom I previously mentioned.
- "On the way." "Ahh," Nicole said. Sean explained that Gloria and Daniel had stopped looking for Nicole since they had located In the third year of Nicole's captivity, a kid appeared with a birthmark behind her ear. So, they mistook Noah for They stopped searching for their daughter. It wasn't until recently that the police abruptly notified them that the DNA data had been submitted years before they had a match. The Riddle family was aware that they had mistakenly identified the incorrect individual. But Norah has been in Gloria, and Daniel could not handle the thought of sending her leave abruptly after being a part of the Riddle family for so long. So, they let Norah stay, promising to help her find her family later. In other words, they'd have to spend some time living together. "Nice to meet you, Nicole." Norah extended her hand with a pleasant grin. Nicole was frigid and disliked personal contact with others. She wasn't too warm. up to seeing her parents again, let alone confronting strangers. She disregarded Norah's hand and just nodded to her.
- "Nice to meet you." Norah's hand remained in the air, and she stared at Gloria and Daniel, a trace of hurt in her eyes. It felt like Nicole had bullied her. Sean frowned. "Nicole is an introvert." "Please do not mind." Norah chewed her lip with a solemn yet serious expression. "I understand. I've been living under her alias for so many years. She has a cause to despise me. "I'm fine, Sean." Norah's statements immediately focused everyone's attention on her. "No, Norah, don't overthink." Gloria stared at Norah and felt sad for her. However, Norah was not She has reared her biological daughter and continues to adore her. Nicole smirked, annoyed that Norah was making such a fuss while saying hello. This individual was actually interesting. "You appear wounded and presume that I despise you while saying hello. If not for my presence, my parents and brothers could have felt I was bullying you.
- When Nicole finished speaking, the other three people remained silent. Sean wrinkled his brow as he heard what Norah had said. But now, his frown has relaxed. He appreciated his newfound sister in front of him. Daniel had also discovered something, so he looked to Norah and remarked, "Well, Nicole has just returned." Don't become too sensitive." Norah bit her lip and looked at Nicole. She assumed that because Nicole was from the countryside, she must be a typical country bumpkin. Nicole, on the other hand, proved to be both stunningly gorgeous and a formidable opponent. Norah quickly composed herself and apologized. It was my fault. I'm sorry for being overly sensitive. You're correct, Nicole. I should not make too many assumptions.
- Nicole did not push the topic any further after hearing Norah's courteous response. She stared back at the. elders and said, "Where is my room? I'd want to unpack my belongings. Gloria rose with a smile. "On the second story, Allow me to show you." "Thank you." Nicole nodded and followed Gloria and Daniel up the stairs. Norah's eyes were stinging from the cheerful smile of the three-member family. Nicole had received all of her parents' favors prior to her homecoming. But now that they knew she wasn't, Nicole was their biological daughter, and they gave her all of their love. "Norah," Sean said abruptly. Norah quickly fought back the tears in her eyes and smiled. "What's up, Sean?"
- Sean took a long look at Norah, hoping that the bleak expression in her eyes was not genuine. "Nicole just returned. Your second brother and I are busy at business; your third and fourth brothers are in school. I need you to look after Nicole for a few days before she moves to her new school." It was Nicole again. Norah was unhappy but still smiled. "Okay, Sean. "You can count on me." Sean felt relieved. "I also handed over your DNA data to the police, and I believe there will be findings. soon. Do not worry." "All right." Norah's voice became strange as rage surged within her. Were they so desperate to kick her? out of the family so that they may regroup as a unit?