Right Person, Wrong Time

"Wendy, I know Nicole would never do something like that. I've witnessed her feelings for Colton all along. However, Colton has been in this state for a while now, and as a mother, I'm genuinely worried."

Anna took a sip of water and seemed to have made a decision. She put down her water glass hurriedly before she began speaking.

"Do you know something that I don't? Nicole is usually close to you as well."

It was normal for her as a mother to worry about her son. Everyone had their own hidden intentions sometimes, but it could not be helped as everyone had their own perspectives.

"No. Nicole hasn't spoken a word to me since that day."

Wendy shook her head. She vaguely remembered that Nicole had called her when Nicole and Colton were signing the divorce agreement. Nicole had told her about the divorce.

Just as she was about to ask more, the call from Nicole ended.

She didn't know about other circumstances, but she knew Nicole's breath seemed weak as if she had been ill for a long time, with not many days left to live.

Wendy's heart ached as if it were being twisted when she thought of it. What had happened between them?

"Okay. Colton will be going abroad tomorrow, but he'll still be managing the company. I know that your studies are almost done, so why don't you go abroad with him and visit different places?"

Anna nodded. She was now certain that Wendy didn't know anything anymore. Anna knew quite a bit about the child she gave birth to.

Upon hearing this, Wendy looked at Anna in shock while blinking her large eyes and wearing an expression of disbelief on her face.

She had been clamoring to study abroad for a while, but Anna never gave her the green light to go alone. However, Anna allowed her to go abroad now!

"What's wrong? You don't want to go?"

Anna looked at her daughter's expression. She couldn't help it, and the corners of her mouth curved upward lightly.

These few seconds might be the only moments of happiness she had experienced in these past few months. Her daughter always found a way to make her happy.

This was a good thing.

"Of course, I want to go! Have you bought the tickets?"

Wendy was too absorbed in her happiness to remember anything else and repeatedly asked Anna the same question.

"I've already bought them, and you'll go with your brother."

Anna was afraid Wendy would become too smug due to her excitement about going abroad, so she kept reminding Wendy that she would be going with Colton this time.

Naturally, Wendy knew what was going on in her mother's mind. She nodded quickly while wearing an expression that reassured Anna.

"Don't worry. I'll keep an eye on Colton. I'll also learn how to manage the company while I'm at it."

Wendy made it sound as if she were making a promise as she tapped her chest confidently. It seemed that she was determined to handle this matter well.

Upon seeing Wendy's assurance, Anna felt more at ease.

Her daughter might be playful, but she could differentiate what matters were important. As long as it was something important, her daughter wouldn't let her down.