Chapter 494 - The Happy Family (1/2)

The girl looked at him with a complicated look. She understood what Nicolae meant and she realized that from the first time they met, he had been harboring a crush for her.

His feelings did not change in years, not even after everything that had happened in the past.

Now, he was not only in love with Aleksis, but also with her two children.

Aleksis knew that her parents and Lauriel all hoped that she and Nicolae could be bound in marriage, but they would never force her.

Nicolae also never forced his love for her. He remained faithful to her and gave her as much space as she needed to heal. He only hoped that one day she would open up her heart.

Aleksis realized, everyone was right, that she would never find a man better than Nicolae. The man was very loving, very loyal, he had a kind heart and a pleasant and warm personality. He also had repeatedly proven himself ready to defend Aleksis even with his own life.

She bit her lip and pondered for a moment. Her children needed a father figure, and Nicolae could be that figure. There was also the fact that he looked very fond of Altair and Vega. Her children also adored him.

Aleksis then grasped that last night they had conspired with Nicolae so they would be allowed to stay here. After all ... it's been almost six years since Alaric died. Aleksis must learn to let go and accept reality.

”So..?” Nicolae repeated his question and looked at Aleksis intensely, ”Do you want me to go, or do you want me to stay here?”

Four pairs of eyes focused on Aleksis, waiting for an answer from her. Nicolae, Altair, Vega, and Lauriel were all waiting for the words to come out of her lips.

Everyone hoped that the girl would say yes.

Finally, Aleksis nodded slowly, ”If Uncle Nic doesn't mind staying here, I will be very happy.”

A smile immediately graced Nicolae's handsome face. He was extremely glad to hear those words.

Nicolae turned to Altair and Vega and nodded, ”SInce  Mommy asked Uncle Nic to stay, then I will stay.”

The two children immediately cheered and hugged him in joy. Aleksis only looked at the scene with a complicated expression on her face. A moment later she looked away, to hide her tears which had started to stream down slowly.

She was aware that her two children desperately needed a father figure but she kept it from them for six years by closing her heart to Nicolae. Aleksis knew it was time to move on.

”After breakfast, we'll go to town to shop for clothes,” Nicolae said as he sat on the dining chair and signaled the servant to start serving food. He turned to Aleksis, ”I hope you don't mind staying here a little longer ... I would love to spend more time with Altair and Vega.”