Calm expression.

The following morning, George was tucking into his breakfast in the small dining room when he suddenly saw Miranda walk over in her long-sleeved pyjamas.

Miley ran over to Miranda and helped her.

"Miranda, Be careful!" She pulled out the chair opposite George and led Miranda to sit down at the table.

"Mother, Why are you here so early?" Miranda asked.

"I am worried about you. How are you feeling?" Miley asked worriedly.

"I am fine." She smiled.

Noting the smile on her face and the fact that she seemed to be in quite a good mood, George felt much more at ease.

"Miranda, Feel free to say what you need. Richard might come late today. He has to attend an information programme." Miley explained.

After they were done having breakfast, they chatted in the living room.

"Mother" Miranda called out softly.

"Say," Miley said.

"If I may ask, Mother," Miranda started, slightly clearing her throat. "Why do I feel like something has happened between Richard and Nicole?"

Miley with nervous eyes holds the hem of her dress. She held Miranda's hand, her thumb caressing the back of her palm.

"I want to tell you about that woman," Miley started, Miranda listening intently to her as she nodded and noticed something about Miley.

"Ten years ago, Richard fell in love with Nicole at first sight. Nicole was quite famous in her college. Moreover, Richard was outstanding and capable. Not to mention that Nicole had feelings for him too. Therefore, they got into a relationship soon after. After they dated each other, Richard treated Nicole so well as if she was a treasure. Unfortunately, Richard took over more and more businesses soon after, so he became busier. He had to spend most of his time at work. Because of that, he could not meet Nicole frequently. Although they had to spend a lot of time away from each other, Richard was always caring toward Nicole. He asked someone to custom-make their wedding rings, and he planned to propose to her after returning to the country. Sadly, Richard caught Nicole having a relationship with his stepbrother Samuel."

Miranda could not come back to her senses. Blinking her eyes she asked, "Stepbrother? Is George also...."

"No. George and Amelia are his biological siblings. Sophie is his step-sister." Miley replied.

"So, What happened after that?" Miranda asked, feeling slightly impatient as she wanted to know what happened.

After a brief pause, Miley continued, "She abandoned her relationship with Richard even though they had dated each other for ten years."

Miley's hands then started to tighten on her lap, making her look at Miranda as she continued telling the story.

"Sadly, Jenson passed away in an accident last year. And Nicole was diagnosed with anaemia."

Lifting a hand, Miley caressed Miranda's long, dark hair lovingly. "Now, you're Richard's wife. I want Richard to establish a family and live happily with you."

Miranda's eyes tear up a little. She then leaned her head on Miley's shoulder affectionately.

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Richard was surprised when he arrived home. The house was brightly lit and Miranda was in the kitchen preparing for their dinner. She seems full of vigour and looks nothing like a patient.

He placed his bag on the chair and walked to her. Richard knocked a cigarette out of its box and lit it. His gaze fell on her legs. "How are your legs?"

"As you can see, they're fine now," Miranda replied. He watched her move around the kitchen. "You don't need to cook. I will order takeout." He said.

"Richard, Why don't you take out the electric grilling? I will grill pork steak" She requests. Miranda's voice was warm and gentle. However, Richard was somewhat annoyed by that tone.

"Sit down! I will grill the meat." Upon saying it, Richard took the electric pan, placed it in the middle of the table took out an extension cord plugged plugs in the power cord. He walked toward the counter and took the bowl with him.

Seated facing each other, Richard quietly flips the meat. It surprised Miranda when he placed the meat on her plate.

She lowered her head to eat quietly. However, Richard put another meat on her plate. With this gesture, she lifts her head to thank him.

"Thank you. But I'm fine already. You should eat now." Miranda smiled.

Richard guessed Miranda must be furious at him despite her calm expression.

Miranda was lying flat on the bed when Richard came out from their bedroom with a towel hanging on his neck. Droplets of water were falling onto the towel since he just come out from the shower.

"Where are your ointments? I will help you." He said.

"No need. Mother already applied for me. Dry up your hair. You will catch a cold." She asserted.

Miranda yelped when Richard suddenly pulled her up to sit on the bed.

"What's wrong?". Her exasperated glare met with his eyes for a few seconds.

"I'm going out on a business trip for the next few days. Emily will come back tomorrow. Call Steven and ask him whatever you need."

"Okay," She nodded.

A gleam flashed across Richard's eyes, and he pulled her into his arms while patting her on the back awkwardly.