Chapter 237

"Does that mean I get to see Dad Cavendish every morning?" Harper tilted her head in that adorable way that could melt anyone's heart.

William was both surprised and touched. He stepped forward and gently took her small hand.

"Do you want to see Dad Cavendish every day?"

"I really like Dad Cavendish," Harper said, poking her fingers together. "Even if Dad Cavendish isn't good at crafts, I still like him. It's just that he didn't watch me properly, and Mom got upset."

William couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.

He patted Harper's head with a gentle smile. "Hurry up and get to school!"

Harper looked a bit reluctant. "Will Dad Cavendish come in the afternoon too?"

"Of course, as long as you want to see me, I'll be there," William promised.

Harper beamed with joy. "That's great!"

With that, she followed Isaac into the preschool.

Outside, two shadowy figures appeared.

"This place isn't easy to make a move," one of them said.

The other replied, "Let's just follow for now."

The two sneaky figures then left.

In the afternoon, Kaitlyn invited Christina out for some shopping.

Christina couldn't refuse. She worried that if Kaitlyn was left alone, she'd get lonely and might get into trouble when bored.

When Christina arrived at the meeting spot, she was surprised to see Kaitlyn looking very happy and more maturely dressed than usual.

Kaitlyn wore a chic, color-blocked jacket and a well-tailored skirt, blending playfulness with maturity. She waved at Christina with a serene look in her eyes.

"Christina."

Christina greeted her with a smile. "Have you changed your style? You look so mature."

"Do I look different? Sometimes it's good to change things up," Kaitlyn said with a playful smile, linking arms with Christina. Despite the new look, she was still the same Kaitlyn.

After visiting a few stores, Christina was more interested in finding something nice for Harper, but there weren't many good children's clothing stores nearby.

Kaitlyn picked out a few outfits and turned to Christina with a smile. "Christina, how do these look? Do they make me seem more gentle?"

Christina raised an eyebrow. The outfits did look gentle-a beige knit top and a plaid skirt, paired with low heels, would make her look like a quiet, elegant lady.

"Looks good."

Kaitlyn's eyes lit up. "Should I try them on?"

She headed to the fitting room.

A few minutes later, Kaitlyn emerged, looking elegant and poised, her hair down, completely different from her usual lively self.

Christina suddenly felt something was off. Resting her chin on her hand, she mused, "You look like you're meeting someone's parents. Spill it!"

Kaitlyn's face turned red, clearly hiding something. Christina hadn't expected her casual remark to hit the mark. She pressed on, "Kaitlyn, are you using me to help you pick an outfit for meeting someone's parents?"

Kaitlyn shook Christina's arm. "Come on, Christina, I know I messed up. Just help me out, will you?"

"Are you meeting someone's parents?" Christina teased, grinning.

Kaitlyn nodded. "Yeah, I'm meeting Irvin's parents this weekend."

"What? How did things move so fast? You just got divorced less than a month ago." Christina was stunned.

She knew Kaitlyn wouldn't give up on love after one bad experience, but this was unexpected.

Kaitlyn explained, a bit awkwardly, "Christina, it's not like we're getting married. He recently broke off an engagement, and his family is pressuring him. He asked me to help out as a decoy since he's almost thirty and doesn't want to be nagged about marriage."

"So, you two have been in touch a lot since that day?" Christina laughed.

She could see the chemistry between Kaitlyn and Irvin. Their families were well-matched, and their personalities complemented each other.

She thought it was a good match.

"Alright, I've told you everything. Christina, please stop teasing me, or I'll be embarrassed." Kaitlyn pleaded.

Christina hadn't intended to tease her. She waved her hand. "Okay, I'll help you out."

Maybe it was because she was used to Kaitlyn's usual style, but the gentle, elegant look seemed a bit off. Still, it suited her well enough.

Finally, tired from shopping, Kaitlyn bought the outfit she was wearing and wore it out of the store.

Christina could tell Kaitlyn cared about making a good impression on Irvin's parents. They had almost gotten married once, and the wedding planned for them had ended up being for Kaitlyn and someone else. She was probably worried about that.

But who could predict fate? They had met briefly years ago, and now they had a chance to reconnect.

Christina glanced at her watch.

"It's almost time to pick up the kids from school."

Kaitlyn's eyes lit up. "I've heard so much about your daughter but haven't met her yet. Can I come with you?"

Christina agreed without hesitation.

Luckily, there was no traffic, and they arrived just in time. As they reached the school gate, the preschool teacher was already leading the children out. Harper spotted her and ran over.

"Mommy!"

Christina caught her soft little body and asked with a smile, "How was preschool today?"

"We had noodles for lunch, and they were so yummy! There were ribs too, but I couldn't eat enough because my tummy was full. The teacher was worried I'd get a tummy ache," Harper excitedly shared her day.

Isaac waved to William, who had just arrived and was walking to the gate.

"Mr. Cavendish, over here."

Christina stiffened for a moment and turned to see William.

William walked straight to Isaac. "Let's go, I'll take you home."

Harper waved at him. "Goodbye, Mr. Cavendish."

"Goodbye, Harper," William waved back with a smile.

Their interaction was heartwarming.

After William left, Christina asked, "Did you see him more than once today?"