2026-10-25 07:00:17Before Warren Pendleton could think much further, Molly Pendleton had already emerged from the fitting room in her new outfit.
She wore a black turtleneck sweater that accentuated the elegant line of her neck. The hem was tucked neatly into a pair of brown wide-leg trousers, and over it all she'd draped a crisp white coat. Warren studied the ensemble with an approving eye. At nearly six feet tall, he had a good vantage point to take in the whole effect, and though Molly wasn't quite as t
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When Molly Pendleton heard that, Warren Pendleton smiled and shifted Daisy in his arms. "It's fine. Look over there. Plenty of teachers from the staff housing are out for their evening walks.""I remember the school used to have a playground with slides and swings. We can head over and check it out."Hearing his reassurance, Molly finally relaxed.The staff housing complex was newly built, each building rising only six stories. The exteriors were done in red brick, simple but pleasant against the backdrop of evergreen hedges that lined the pathways. The setting had a certain charm, a quiet dignity that suited a university campus.The three of them strolled along the tree-lined paths. Faint echoes of students reciting their lessons drifted from the nearby teaching buildings. Molly walked beside Warren, taking in the surroundings with open curiosity. She had never attended college herself, but she had always been a reader. She had wondered if she might understand t
Chapter 093
Professor Harold Whitmore and Warren Pendleton sat together in the living room, chatting about nothing in particular while keeping an eye on Daisy, who was playing quietly nearby. In the kitchen, Ruth Whitmore had drawn Molly Pendleton aside to help clear away the dishes.Warren did not try to stop them. He waited until the older man had settled back into his chair, then asked quietly, "How has your health been these past few years?"Harold waved a hand. "When you get old, it is what it is."Then his gaze dropped. "But you. That leg of yours..."He leaned forward and pressed his fingers gently against Warren's knee, testing it the way a physician tested everything, without asking permission first."There was a car accident a while back," Warren explained. "Walking was hard for a time. It's more or less fine now."Harold glanced toward the kitchen, where the clatter of plates and running water drifted out, then turned back. "And what are you doing with y
Chapter 092
Warren set down the bags he'd brought on the dining table, only to be met with a familiar scolding from the professor's wife."You shouldn't have brought anything at all," she said, frowning as she looked between Warren and his wife. "This is your own home. And besides, you ought to be saving your money for your wife and child, not wasting it on two old folks with one foot in the grave."Warren smiled and offered an explanation. "I'm running a few businesses now, so most of this came straight from the shop. It didn't cost much."Before the professor's wife could respond, Professor Whitmore suddenly looked up, his brow furrowing."You're running businesses now?"The professor's attention, which had been fixed on Daisy moments earlier, now shifted entirely to Warren. He studied his former student with a look of clear disapproval. "I was against you going back home in the first place. And now look at you. Forget about practicing medicine, are you using your med
Chapter 091
Daisy remembered it most clearly: her mother cried every single day.Later, the tears came less often, but Daisy could still feel how sad her mother was.Daisy didn't want to go hungry. And she didn't want her mother to cry.A soft knock sounded at the door.Molly set Daisy down on the bed and walked over. "Who is it?"Warren's voice came through, slightly breathless and urgent."It's me."He added, "I'm back."Molly hurried to open the door, only to be greeted by a wave of rich, savory aroma. It was nothing like the simple home-cooked meals they usually had. This scent grabbed at the stomach, insistent and impossible to ignore.Not that Warren's cooking was bad. But this smell was pure street food, the kind that made you know instantly it would taste incredible, even if it wasn't exactly healthy.Warren set several foam takeout boxes on the table, then shrugged off his coat and dove into the blankets to warm up. The late spring wind
Chapter 090
Molly stepped out of the bathroom after a quick wash, her hair still damp, and stopped short. The two beds had been pushed together into one large surface, wider than either had been alone. Daisy lay in the middle clutching a little doll, while Warren held a bottle in one hand and patted her gently with the other.When Warren noticed Molly emerge, he let out an awkward laugh. "Daisy wanted to sleep like this."The words hung in the air, and even he seemed to realize how stilted they sounded. He gave another sheepish chuckle, then rose and headed for the bathroom.Molly toweled her half-dry hair and settled onto the opposite side of the bed. Daisy's large eyes blinked up at her, bright and unblinking. After a moment, the little girl giggled and burrowed into Molly's arms."Mommy smells nice!"She nuzzled closer, her small fingers wrapping around Molly's hand.Molly smiled softly and murmured, "You have to be good these two days, Daisy. No fussing."
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She topped it with a light down jacket, which kept her both stylish and warm.By the time they'd finished getting ready, Daisy was still asleep.Just then, Roy knocked at the door.Warren wrapped Daisy in a small blanket, covering even her face, and carried her straight to the car. Molly followed with the bag slung over her shoulder, clutching bottles and formula as she climbed in.The heater had been running for a while, filling the cabin with a cozy warmth that chased away the winter chill.No one spoke during the ride. Roy drove them directly to the station entrance.The boarding area was packed. Warren tightened his grip on the bundle in his arms.He held the child with one arm, tickets and IDs in his free hand, a large backpack heavy on his shoulder stuffed with everything they'd need. Molly pushed the suitcase behind him. At least it wasn't heavy.Once they squeezed onto the train, Warren settled Molly and Daisy on the lower bunk, then s
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