Chapter 309

"Of course, sweetie. I'm your dad, it's my job to take you to and from school."

William paused for a moment, then smiled at Christina.

"Mom's been really busy lately, but once things settle down, both Mom and Dad will take you to school together. How does that sound?"

With William's promise, Harper finally nodded confidently, her face lighting up with a big smile.

"Okay!"

After breakfast, Christina watched as William took Harper to school. She had to admit, she felt a little moved by the scene at the table earlier.

But it was just a fleeting feeling. No matter what happened in the past, at least in this life, William was a great father to their daughter.

Even so, she couldn't completely let go of the past. Harper was so cautious now, always afraid of making Christina and William angry. This wasn't like the Harper she used to know.

It must have been the incident with Thora that hurt Harper. Even if there was no physical harm, the emotional impact was significant.

Christina knew she couldn't ignore this any longer. After finishing her work today, she needed to take Harper to the hospital to figure out what was going on.

At the studio, Christina dove into her work as usual. Their studio was gaining more and more recognition, attracting clients who admired their unique design concepts and wanted to collaborate.

Some of Christina's past designs had also resurfaced, drawing attention for their innovative and bold ideas. Online discussions about her work were buzzing, creating quite a stir.

"Ms. Windsor, you're becoming quite famous online!" Zachary said with a hint of envy. "Our studio is thriving thanks to you. We wouldn't have so many projects without your reputation."

Christina just smiled faintly. All her hard work and dedication to design were finally paying off. While her ultimate dream hadn't fully materialized, she had achieved more than she ever imagined, and that made her happy.

Her satisfaction fueled her determination to keep pushing forward. However, the busier she got, the more William worried about her, wishing she would take it easy and rest more.

But every time he saw her cold, indifferent expression, he felt he had no right to interfere. He could only watch her work tirelessly, feeling both anxious and concerned.

One day, William seized an opportunity. After dropping Harper off at preschool, he found Christina working from home instead of the studio. He stood in front of her, casting a shadow over her workspace.

Christina frowned slightly and looked up. "William, do you need something?"

Seeing it was William, she gave him a blank look. "I have work to do. If there's nothing important, please don't disturb me."

"Christina..." William's heart ached. "You've been so busy lately. You haven't had much time for me... or Harper. Maybe you could take a day or two off to spend more time with Harper. She needs you."

Christina glanced at him, ready to dismiss him like she used to when he spoke harshly to her. But she realized she hadn't spent much time with Harper lately. William had been taking care of her, and Harper missed her mother's presence.

Her expression softened slightly, though she still kept a stern face. "I understand. I'll make time for Harper. But don't expect anything more."

William had anticipated her response, so he wasn't disappointed. He was just grateful she was willing to talk to him at all.

Nodding, he wanted to say more, but seeing her already engrossed in her work, he held back and turned to leave.

"Wait."

Christina's voice stopped him. He turned back, a hopeful smile on his face. "Christina, is there something else?"

She hesitated, knowing Harper's biggest wish was for her parents to spend time together. Reluctantly, she said, "If you're free this afternoon, let's take Harper to the hospital after picking her up."

William immediately understood. Nodding, his face showed concern. "Yes, Harper's been acting strange lately. A check-up might help us understand how to help her."

Thinking about Thora and the impact she had on Harper made William's expression harden. But when he looked at Christina, his face softened with a warm smile.

"I'll meet you at Harper's preschool this afternoon."

Imagining Harper's joy at seeing both her parents together, William couldn't help but smile. At least Christina was willing to spend more time with them.

As he left, Christina's lips curved into a small, unnoticed smile. But she quickly returned to her usual stoic expression.

William was William, and Harper was Harper. She couldn't mix the two.