Chapter 1665

It was almost nine o’clock at night, and Zachary still had not come home when Chris contacted me again. He told me Clifford was unwilling to return. I felt a little surprised and asked, “Reason being?” “He said the place is quiet and good for the child’s growth. He feels like staying there for a little longer. Once the child is at the age where she’s ready for school, he’ll bring her back to the country. He also said he plans to let the child attend kindergarten once she’s four.” Clifford was unwilling to leave Chase’s watch yet… Other than what Chris told me, the only other reason I could think of was Elaine’s parents. Maybe Clifford was worried that Elaine’s parents would cut him off again once they left the small country. That was why he wanted to stay there a little longer. He wanted to take care of them on Elaine’s behalf. I could not think of any reason other than that. Clifford walked on the thin ice when it came to his family matters. “Follow his wishes then.” Clifford