Chapter 637

The driver had driven to the kindergarten in the end. The black Bentley drove steadily on the road with the two of them sitting at the back. She was not used to the quiet atmosphere, and she shifted in her seat. It felt uneasy and awkward for her. His gaze swept past her and saw her small movements. He arched a brow at her and looked deep in thought, 'She looks so much better looking all stiff and awkward now.' ‘Maybe I've been too nice to her in the past, spoilt her even to the point that she had acted so recklessly and was so stubborn. Maybe what she needs is some punishment.' Charlotte ran into his arms as though a puppy off its leash. She squeezed into his arms and said, "Daddy, Daddy, I missed you so much! So very very much!" Mark lifted his hands and pulled her close. He asked, "Have you eaten?" "Yep! I had some pasta and sausages! I had two big plates of ‘em!" she exclaimed and gave a thumbs up. Just when Summer had wanted to speak, Mark's phone rang. He answered it, and his tone was gentle and soft. They were not sitting far apart. It was close enough for her to hear their conversation clearly. She heard the girl from the call asking him to go over to her, and he had agreed. "I hadn't had dinner yet, neither did you. Let's bring Charlotte to have dinner together," she proposed on purpose. He didn't react to her words. Instead, he plastered a small smile on his chiseled face and said, "You girls go ahead. I still have some matters to tend to." In the middle of his words, he opened the car door. Summer acted quick and held onto his arm. His gaze fell on her and he pulled his arm away. After giving Charlotte a kiss on her cheek and pinching her cheek, he got off and left. Soon after, Summer's eyes reddened as tears welled up in her eyes. She lifted her hand and wiped them away while scolding herself under her breath, 'Why am I acting so pathetic? I'm already a mom. I have to control my feelings well.' ‘It's not like he shouted at me or laid his hands on me. Why on earth did I tear up for?' She stared at his broad figure as he walked away. After making sure Charlotte was seated properly, she calmed herself down and stepped on the accelerator as she drove away. The truth was, she was not afraid of being shameless nor was she afraid of being ordered around. She was not scared of anything. Her only fear was him falling for someone else. Grace had told her before that Mark was not the kind that would fall for someone easily. He's loyal, and his feelings are strong and do not easily waver. She agreed too. Having spent time with him for so long, she knew what he was like. She knew and understood his character. But, she thought, 'The way he had been treating the girl is different. It's not the same as how he used to treat the women he had. He was nicer to the girl than he was to Raine.' ‘Even though he was serious in relationships, there was still a possibility of love at first sight for him. How can I not worry?' Summer could not help but ponder and overthink. The car had accelerated, and Mark squeezed his eyes shut as he thought, 'She's driving so boldly. Where is she rushing to? To hell?' She was exhausted. After giving Charlotte a bath when they arrived home, she laid on bed and rolled around as her mind wandered about. She had tried to use Charlotte and herself as an excuse but nothing had worked to make him stay. 'Which shows how important she was to him, and where we stand in his heart..' she thought. She rolled over and forced herself to close her eyes. She scolded herself, 'Why do I care so much? I've decided to be shameless to get him back. Since tomorrow is the weekend, I'll bring Charlotte out.' The sky wasn't even awake yet when she brought Charlotte over to his apartment the next day. He and the girl had answered the door together. He was dressed in a smart suit while the girl wore a long dress. "Daddy, where are you going? Mummy said we can go fly a kite together since it's Saturday today! I've even brought along my star kite with me!" Mark lifted Charlotte in his arms and said, "Daddy has to go somewhere today so I can't go kite flying with you. Would you want to come along with Daddy and big sister here or go with mummy?"