Chapter 2325
Chapter 2325 Pampered
Chatty ignored many of Clayton’s shortcomings.
She ignored his inferiority complex which was magnified because of his pride.
Chatty’s classmate’s surrounded Clayton, who could hardly maintain the expression on his face. He was still forcing himself to show an approachable smile.
Fortunately, the teacher came in time.
Clayton stroked Chatty’s hair before he left the classroom.
He stood at the door for ten minutes and was reluctant to leave.
It was not until Nicole called to urge him that Clayton answered the call and walked out.
“Don’t worry, I’ll be right there.”
Nicole did not sit and wait in the car.
Instead, she stood at the school gate and looked inside from time to time.
She was relieved when she saw Clayton’s figure.
“What took so long?”
Clayton sighed and felt sorry for his precious daughter.
“I feel sorry for Chatty that she has to go to school at such a young age…”
Nicole glanced at him and frowned slightly.
‘You do? Didn’t Michael start school earlier than Chatty did?”
Clayton frowned.
“That’s different. Michael’s a boy, and the situation at the time required him to be independent as soon as possible. Chatty is different. She’s my precious daughter. I hope she can cling to me forever!”
Clayton would give her the moon if she wanted it.
Seeing that Chatty had to put up with other people’s gossip at such a young age, Clayton wished he could coddle her for the rest of his life.
Nicole was puzzled by how much Clayton doted on Chatty, but she did not say much.
At first, Nicole could not bear to send Chatty to school and thought about giving up halfway.
However, Chatty never cried or objected, and the teacher said that Chatty was very happy at school.
That was why Nicole dismissed the idea.
Clayton and Nicole got into the car.
Nicole looked at him, smiled, and said, “I’ve made arrangements in the office. Where do you want to go today?”
Clayton did not intend to go separate ways from Nicole. He would follow her even if she was going to the office because he did not want to be apart for a minute.
However, Nicole was more considerate and took care of the company’s affairs in advance.
Clayton paused and cleared his throat.
“I haven’t told Dad about my return. I’m afraid that he’ll get mad if I put it off for a long time…”
Nicole raised her eyebrows. She actually forgot about this.
Clayton was careful and considered everything.
Nicole nodded, but she still did not know how to tell her family.
Clayton reached for her hand and said in a soft voice, “Don’t worry. I’ll explain everything.”
Nicole glanced at him and nodded.
It was a done deal, so what else could they do?
Clayton was right. Floyd would get mad if Clayton put this off for a while.
Floyd even tried to arrange a blind date for Nicole before. Although he failed, that would not stop him from finding someone else!
Thus, it was important for Clayton to show his face as soon as possible.
At least, Clayton’s appearance would dispel Floyd’s idea of arranging blind dates for Nicole.
Nicole thought about it and immediately took out her phone.
“Aida is still in confinement, and Grant isn’t around. Kai will only watch and laugh, so you’ll have to face Dad’s wrath alone!”
“It’s okay.”
Clayton smiled with no fear or worry on his face.
He spent quite some time with the Stanton family and built a close relationship with everyone.
Clayton cared about the Stanton family because of Nicole and regarded them as his family.
Floyd also taught him like a son.
Everyone in the Stanton family was nice to him.
Therefore, Clayton was well prepared mentally.
Nicole could easily forgive him, but Floyd would not.
So, Clayton was a little uncertain and nervous, but he had no choice but to bite the bullet.
The call went through.
Floyd answered lazily, “What’s the matter, Lil N?”
“Dad, I’ll go home for dinner tonight. I have a surprise for you! Ask Mr. Anderson to cook a few more dishes. By the way, invite Grant and Kai home for a family dinner.”
Hearing this, Floyd was a little skeptical and clicked his tongue.
“What? Did you get together with Hamilton already?”
Nicole was dumbfounded by this question.
“What are you talking about?”
She subconsciously glanced at Clayton, who was next to her.
Clayton’s eyes were deep, but he still kept a smile.
He looked like he had already expected this.
Nicole pursed her lips and said to Floyd on the phone, “Nothing is going on between us. Don’t mention him again!”
Floyd snorted coldly.
“I wanted to warn you to stay away from Hamilton in the future. I thought that kid was quite reliable, but I didn’t expect him to be so reckless as to run off after less than a month of working. He’s not a responsible guy, so don’t date him!”
Nicole’s eyes widened, and she suddenly felt that they were going off-topic.
Moreover, Floyd sounded like he was not the one who introduced Hamilton to her.
Floyd made it sound like Nicole found Hamilton by herself!
The corners of her mouth twitched, then she hung up the phone.
Clayton propped his forehead with one hand and leaned against the car window. His side profile was smooth and beautiful, and he had such a calm and gentle air about him.
He was deep in thought.
Nicole was afraid that Clayton would think too much because of the phone call earlier, so she coughed and wanted to explain.
“Well, you’ve actually met Hamilton. We have nothing going on. He’s just a family friend’s son, and he was working for me for a while.”
Clayton paused, smiled, and said, “I know. Hamilton told me.”
He remembered Hamilton introducing himself when Hamilton found out that he was Chatty’s father.
At that time, Clayton did not regard Hamilton as Nicole’s suitor because he did not seem to match Nicole.
Clayton was only jealous when he saw Hamilton and Nicole on the balcony at the Green Club.
The dim lights and the jasmine flowers falling all around created a beautiful picture that was painfully engraved on his heart.
At that moment, Clayton felt that the two of them were a good match.
However, he quickly realized that he was mistaken.
It must be an illusion.
The environment was just so beautiful at that time that any two strangers would look like a good match.
It was all because of the atmosphere.
Finally, Clayton knew that Hamilton was nothing to Nicole.
However, he still felt a little uncomfortable.
If he did not return to Nicole, who would end up being with her?
Was it Hamilton?
Or Eric?
If Clayton had to choose one of these two, he would choose Hamilton.
At least, Hamilton was not shrewd and looked stupid enough.
Nicole’s voice drew Clayton back from his thoughts.
He felt that what he just thought about was ridiculous.
No one but him was suitable to stay by her side.
Clayton looked back at Nicole with gentle and loving eyes. He stretched out a hand and said, “I want to hold your hand.”
Nicole refused without looking at it.
“No, you should pay attention to road safety.”
Clayton’s face gradually darkened.
Nicole was just slapping him in the face with his words earlier.
Immediately, his chest felt tight, and he felt aggrieved.
Nicole smiled cheekily and did not compromise.
