Adam Sterling took a deep breath and sighed, "Does Ella not like Daddy anymore?"
Little Ella blinked her eyes. She didn’t dislike Daddy; she was just a little scared and didn’t know how to express it. So she just looked at Adam Sterling helplessly.
"Ella, Daddy is really scared, scared that Mommy will be taken away, scared that I’ll never see you again," Adam Sterling looked at Little Ella through teary eyes, "Ella, it wasn’t that Daddy wanted to argue with Mommy last night. Daddy just wanted to hug Mommy because Daddy was really scared."
The little one’s expression changed, and she indeed started to feel sympathy.
Adam Sterling continued, "Ella, when you make Mommy angry and fear that Mommy doesn’t love you, don’t you wish for a hug too? Daddy is just like you."
"Daddy," Little Ella took small steps forward, "Mommy won’t abandon you, and neither will I."
"Really? Can Ella hug Daddy?" Adam Sterling extended his arms once more.
"Mm." Little Ella felt Daddy was so pitiful. Daddy might have made Mommy upset again, but it was only because Daddy loved Mommy too much.
She approached and hugged Adam Sterling tightly around the neck, snuggling sweetly against his shoulder, "Ella loves Daddy."
"Good girl, Ella. Daddy loves Ella too." Adam Sterling sniffled, carrying Little Ella as he walked out, "Let’s go wash up, Ella."
"Mm." The little one didn’t resist anymore.
Yolanda Greenwood ca out after freshening up and saw Adam Sterling holding Little Ella.
She was a bit surprised. Last night, Little Ella was clearly very scared of Adam Sterling. She didn’t expect her to get over it so quickly.
"Mommy," Little Ella called sweetly, "I’m going to wash up with Daddy."
"Okay, go then. We’ll have breakfast afterward." Yolanda Greenwood still didn’t spare Adam Sterling a glance.
During breakfast, Adam Sterling continuously served food to Yolanda Greenwood, but she didn’t touch it.
Little Ella noticed and pointed to the food Adam Sterling served, saying, "Mommy, try this, Daddy cooked it, and it’s really delicious."
"Alright." Yolanda Greenwood recognized the little one’s mood and tried so, "It is indeed delicious. Ella, eat more."
"Mommy should eat more too, then Daddy will be happy." Little Ella said, blinking at Adam Sterling.
After breakfast, Yolanda Greenwood took the initiative to clear the dishes.
Little Ella imdiately said, "Daddy, go help Mommy clean up. I’m going to play in my room."
It was obvious she was giving the two adults space to talk alone. She blinked at Adam Sterling again, "Daddy, make sure to coax Mommy well."
After speaking, the little one ran back to her room and closed the door.
Yolanda Greenwood didn’t say anything as she carried the dishes to the kitchen, and Adam Sterling imdiately followed her.
He closed the kitchen door, turned, and knelt on the ground, "Yolanda, I’m sorry. I was wrong. I really ssed up. Will you forgive ?"
Yolanda Greenwood was startled; she hadn’t expected Adam Sterling to kneel down.
She quickly went over to pull him up, "Stand up, speak while standing."
"If you don’t forgive , I won’t get up. I don’t deserve to stand," Adam Sterling said as he slapped himself twice, "I know I was a jerk last night. I deserve to be punished. Yolanda, hit ."
He grabbed Yolanda Greenwood’s hand to slap himself, "Hit . As long as you’re not angry, any way you hit or scold is fine."
"Don’t be like this, Adam Sterling. Be normal." Yolanda Greenwood struggled to free her hand.
"Yolanda, it’s just that I love you so much, I’m so scared you’ll leave ," Adam Sterling wept bitterly, "I’ve been discharged from the forces now, and I know I’m such a failure, but Cooper Coldson..."
"This has nothing to do with Cooper Coldson," Yolanda Greenwood interrupted him.
"Really?" Adam Sterling looked at her, hurt, "Yolanda, I trust you. But... Cooper cares about you just as much. I simply can’t help being afraid. He’s wealthy, has a good family background, and he has two children with you. I can’t not be scared, Yolanda, I can’t not be scared."
Yolanda Greenwood frowned. She felt very helpless, "Adam Sterling, I don’t rember the past, but during these three years, what kind of person have I beco that I am unworthy of your trust?"
"Yolanda, I don’t an it like that," Adam Sterling quickly shook his head, "I don’t distrust you. I don’t... trust myself."
He remained kneeling, looking up at Yolanda Greenwood, "Yolanda, you might not understand. In my world, you’re like the sun in the sky. It’s your light that illuminated my world. In my heart, no matter what, I can never catch up to you. You don’t know how many days and nights I’ve worried that you’ll discover how small I am and leave ..."
"Adam Sterling, what’s wrong with you?" Yolanda Greenwood was stunned by his words. In her mory, Adam Sterling was not like this.
In her mory, Adam Sterling was an outstanding psychologist, defeating countless cunning criminals in the forces. His mind was strong, and he guided her through nurous hardships despite her amnesia. He was the person she trusted most.
But this Adam Sterling before her seed so unfamiliar.
Adam Sterling lowered his head, "It was just a façade. The forr Adam Sterling was re facade."
Yolanda Greenwood was confused, "Is it because of being discharged?"
Adam Sterling didn’t answer. He knew it wasn’t that.
"Adam Sterling, you’re an extrely talented psychologist. Even if you’re not in the forces, you won’t be out of place anywhere. You don’t need to do this." Yolanda Greenwood thought she had guessed correctly.
Adam Sterling raised his head again, "Really? Yolanda, do you think I can make it?"
"You certainly can." Yolanda Greenwood felt like she understood much about Adam Sterling, so she helped him up, "Adam Sterling, believe in and in yourself. You can definitely do it."
Adam Sterling gazed at Yolanda Greenwood affectionately, "Actually, over these years, I’ve t many patients needing help. I’ve also thought about leaving the forces for a different identity, perhaps to help more people."
"Then now is the perfect ti, maybe it’s destiny," Yolanda Greenwood encouraged him, "Adam Sterling, get yourself together. Everything will get better."
"Thank you, Yolanda. Thank you." Adam Sterling wanted to hug Yolanda Greenwood but stopped when saw she hesitated. He restrained himself, "Yolanda, I’ve made up my mind. I want to open a psychology clinic. I can’t let this defeat . I need to protect you and Ella well."
Yolanda Greenwood realized she had just hurt Adam Sterling again with her actions. She hesitated briefly, then gently hugged him.
"Alright, I support you. If you need money, let know anyti. I still have so savings."
"Thank you." Adam Sterling imdiately promised, "Last night’s incident will never happen again in the future. Yolanda, I promise you, our family will be happy."
"Mm." Yolanda Greenwood nodded.
"Yolanda," Adam Sterling cautiously opened his mouth again, "How about we leave Gray City as a family?"
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