372 He Loved Her, She Loved Him (2/2)

Nora pursed her lips before voicing, ”I haven't told mom and dad about her. Mom knows about you but she doesn't know that a baby is involved in our story as well. And I'm pretty sure she won't be very delighted to know that I hid such a big thing from her.” Nora rubbed her forehead anxiously. ”I still don't know how I'm gonna tell her. Mom is still fine but dad must be really so disappointed that I don't dare say a word.”

Ah-Si nodded his head in understanding. He really didn't think about this matter. But now that he did, he could understand her very well. After all, he was equally scared to tell his father even though he's a man. It must be even more difficult for Nora as a woman to talk to her parents.

”Do you need help?” he asked even before he could think it through. The words just rolled off his tongue on their own. He really couldn't control it. ”Ahem! I mean if there is anything I can do, I don't mind.”

Nora smiled at him genuinely. ”Thanks but I think I need to do this alone. No one can help me with this. Well, except for Xiu. She needs to be there. Because the only person who can handle my brother is Xiu.”

”How old is Jackson now?” he questioned.

Nora looked at him in surprise. ”You... You remember my brother?”

”Is it that shocking?” Nora nodded her head but seeing him raise his brows, she instantly shook her head. He chuckled softly at her reaction while rubbing Ava's head. ”I never forgot anything... Not about you or anything related to you.”

Even though the last sentence was said in a really soft voice, Nora had heard it and when she tried to look into his eyes, he turned his face away. She could see a blush creeping up his neck and smiled to herself.

”He is seven but acts like my grandpa!” Nora sounded irritated but one could also hear indulgence in her tone. ”He's way too smart for his age. I actively avoid arguing with him because I know I'd lose.”

”I guess he spends too much time with Xiu,” Ah-Si said playfully.

”How do you know?”

Ah-Si was surprised himself. ”Don't tell me he really is taking after Xiu.”

”He is,” Nora said truthfully. ”That's why I always tease him that he seems more like Xiu's brother than mine.” She was feeling a bit bitter now. ”They love ganging up on me.”

When did the atmosphere between them change, they didn't even realize it. The only thing they felt was that they were both comfortable talking about anything now. Their status wasn't clear but honestly, their feelings for each other were crystal clear. Because even after years of separation, nothing changed.

Perhaps the intensity of love increased but it never left. And that's why now, that love was even more palpable than before. One would call these two fools. He loved her, she loved him. But they wasted too long trying to run from their own heartbreak and insecurities.

It wasn't that Nora forgot how he made her cry yesterday but her heart didn't want to dwell on that matter. After learning such a shocking thing from her, he needed proper time to process everything. In the rush of emotions, he spoke whatever came to his mind. She really didn't want to hold it against him especially when he was willing to apologize for it.

As for Ah-Si, even if he felt there was a big gap between them, he was willing to bridge this gap. Because his love for her couldn't let him hate her even in those years when he misunderstood her. And now when he knew everything, he couldn't just stand aside.

Besides, their daughter needed both of them.