Chapter 30

“Mom, who are you talking to?”

Martha’s voice suddenly appeared behind Simone Milton, startling her greatly.

“Martha, how did you end up here? Why aren’t you asleep yet?” Simone Milton, whose heart was pounding with fear, gently rubbed Martha’s cheeks with a helpless expression on her face.

Martha, who was being held in arms, just giggled foolishly without saying a word.

“Martha, why do you look so silly? Come on, let’s go to bed with Mommy,” said Simone Milton, taking Martha with her.

Just as she was about to go out, Martha started to struggle. “Who was Mom talking to just now? I heard them. Can I meet that person too? I promise, Martha won’t cause any trouble!”

Fearing that Simone Milton wouldn’t believe her, she even raised her little finger, imitating the way people swear in TV shows.

Seeing this, Simone Milton felt extremely helpless. She touched Martha’s little nose and said gently, “It’s an uncle who gets along well with Mommy. He’s tired and resting now. Let’s not disturb him, okay?”

Hearing these words, Martha’s doubts were resolved, but at the same time, even more questions arose in her mind.

She pouted and asked Simone Milton, somewhat puzzled, “But, strange uncle, why does he need to sleep in our house? Doesn’t he have his own home?”

“I just can’t go back today. So, I have no choice but to ask my mother to take care of him. It’s only for today.” Simone Milton explained to Martha very seriously. She didn’t think that just because Martha was young, she could be deceived.

“That uncle is really pitiful. Mom is so kind-hearted. Let’s give Mom a big red flower as a reward!” Martha said, giving Simone Milton a firm kiss on the cheek.

Simonetta Milton, who had been kissed, was overjoyed and couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

She closed the guest room door, took Martha back to her room, and after putting the child in bed, she prepared to leave.

“Mommy, please sleep with me today,” Martha said shyly as she saw Simone Milton about to leave. “I miss you, Mommy. It’s been so long since you’ve rested with me like this. I’ll be upset if you don’t do it!”

As she said this, she also gestured with her hands to indicate a very long distance, thereby expressing her longing for Simone Milton.

Seeing such a cute and well-behaved Martha, Simone Milton felt her heart melt. She gave up her original plans and rushed to the bed, deciding to sleep with Martha.

“Okay, then let’s have a race to see who falls asleep first, how about that?” Simone Milton said gently to Martha.

Hearing this, Martha immediately raised her hand and said, “It must be me! I’m definitely going to win!”

After saying that, she immediately got under the covers and closed her eyes.

Soon, Simone Milton lay beside Martha. Seeing how excited Martha was and how she hugged her immediately, Simone’s smile became even brighter.

Another half-hour passed. Martha, who had been quite energetic earlier, had now fallen into a comfortable sleep.

Simone Milton kept stroking Martha’s hair, her heart filled with countless emotions.

Although she’s spent a lot of time at home lately, she hasn’t really communicated much with Martha. No wonder Martha said what she said.

To have such a well-behaved and understanding daughter is probably her happiness.

Early the next morning, when Martha woke up, it was already daylight. Simone Milton, who had been lying beside her, was also up and out of bed by then.

After preparing breakfast, Simone Milton went to call Martha. As soon as she opened the door, she saw Martha, still half-asleep, sitting there blankly on the bed.

When she saw Simone Milton approaching, Martha immediately rushed into Simone Milton’s arms and acted spoiledly: “Mommy, why didn’t you wake me up too? I wanted to get up and cook with you!”

“Who could blame our little lazy cat for sleeping so soundly? Mom just can’t bear to wake her up!” said Simone Milton, awkwardly dressing Martha.

After finally getting Martha dressed, Simone Milton faced another huge challenge: combing the child’s hair.

Fortunately, she’s quite skilled with her hands. After watching a few tutorials, she was able to comb Martha’s hair easily.

“Alright, it’s all done. Let’s go down for dinner!” said Simone Milton. She gave Martha another good-morning kiss before leaving.

Looking at her new hairstyle, Martha was overjoyed. After finishing her grooming, she strode confidently downstairs.

It was just a coincidence that, as she opened the door to leave, she happened to run into Nick Arthur, who wasn’t quite sure what was going on.

Seeing such a handsome Nick Arthur, Martha immediately exclaimed, “Ah, you’re the stranger uncle that Mom brought home yesterday! So you’ve woken up already! Hi, I’m Martha. It’s great to meet you.”

A huge, radiant smile—that child, who resembled Simone Milton so much, made Nick Arthur’s heart beat nonstop.

It’s a feeling that’s hard to describe in words. It’s as though I’ve known this child for a very long time already.

“Hello, I’m Nick Arthur. You can call me Uncle Arthur.” Nick Arthur, with a gentle voice, bent down slightly to meet Martha’s eyes and extended his hand.

Martha nodded, her little face tense. She placed her hand on Nick Arthur’s large hand.

“Hello, Uncle Arthur. My name is Martha Milton. You can just call me Martha. Let’s go down for breakfast together. Mom must have prepared lots of delicious food!” Martha acted like a little adult, walking in front of Nick Arthur and leading the way.

Nick Arthur thought Martha was extremely amusing. At the same time, information about Martha flashed through his mind at great speed.

Because of Martha’s presence, he became even more certain that it was Simone Milton who had brought him home.

Realizing that he had already met Simone Milton’s daughter, Nick Arthur felt a slight warmth in his face. In a way, he had now met Simone Milton’s family members. By extension, they could be considered part of his family as well.

Nick Arthur, whose thoughts were a bit scattered, soon arrived downstairs with Martha.

By this time, Simone Milton had been sitting downstairs for quite some time. She was a little surprised to see Martha and Nick Arthur coming down together.

“What’s wrong with you?” Simone Milton was a little puzzled.

Seeing Simone Milton’s confused expression, Martha puffed out her chest proudly and said to Simone Milton, “Mom, look! I’ve brought Uncle Arthur here! We’ve already gotten to know each other!”

Simona Milton rubbed Martha’s head and said with a smile, “Our Martha is really amazing! She’s truly impressive!”

“That’s right,” Martha was pleased with the compliment. She took Nick Arthur, who hadn’t said anything, by the hand and led him to the dining table. “Uncle Arthur, please don’t be shy. Mom’s cooking is really good!”

Now, Martha acts like she’s constantly showing off her “toys,” constantly praising Simone Milton and saying how lucky she is to have such a great mother.

Nick Arthur, who was forced to listen, remained silent the entire time. There was no sign of impatience on his face. It seemed like he actually enjoyed Martha’s company.

“Alright, let’s have breakfast!” Simone Milton said to the two of them with a smile.

Hearing Simone Milton’s words, Martha rushed to the dining table, while Nick Arthur glanced at Simone Milton with some hesitation.

“I know what you’re trying to say. Don’t worry, no one will know that you spent the night here. The driver said they didn’t have the keys to your house, so they asked me to take you in.” Simone Milton explained.

She didn’t want Nick Arthur to misunderstand. It would be better to explain things clearly from the start, so as to avoid any future misunderstandings between them due to this incident.

“Thank you.” Nick Arthur, not knowing what to say in return, hesitantly expressed his gratitude.

“You’re welcome. After finishing breakfast, let’s leave quickly. It wouldn’t be good if anyone saw us!” said Simone Milton.

Nick Arthur, who could detect a hint of disdain in Simone Milton’s words regarding the honey sauce, nodded silently and went over to the dining table.

He looked at the delicious breakfast on the table in surprise. He hadn’t expected Simone Milton to be such a good cook. Everything looked absolutely delicious.

“It seems you’re quite surprised?” Seeing this, Simone Milton couldn’t help but tease him with a smile.

Martha, who was standing nearby, saw that the two adults were still dawdling. She immediately invited Nick Arthur, saying, “Uncle Arthur, let me tell you, my mom is great and she’s also very skilled at cooking. So stop talking and just eat! If you don’t come now, I’ll eat everything by myself!”

Martha’s witty remarks made Simone Milton and Nick Arthur laugh uncontrollably.

Nick Arthur smiled and shook his head, praising Simone Milton, “Your daughter is wonderful—so clever and endearing.”

“Yes, she’s always been a great relief to us adults. She’s really, really good child!” said Simone Milton, her eyes reflecting a hint of complexity.

The two of them didn’t talk about anything else after that. They slowly began to eat their breakfast. Once they finished, Martha, who realized time was running out, immediately picked up her backpack and headed outside.

Seeing this, Simone Milton also immediately helped Martha get into the car.

From beginning to end, Nick Arthur watched from the side, observing the busy mother and daughter. In his heart, a part of him seemed to be filling up with something indescribable—a kind of tenderness he couldn’t put into words.

Actually, if you think about it carefully, it would be wonderful if one day he could form a family of three with Simone Milton. Every day, after work, he could return home to a lovely daughter like this, as well as Simone Milton, who seems full of mystery to him.

But… thinking back to how Simone Milton had resisted his proposal of a lifelong partnership before, he realized that such a thing might not be so easy to achieve after all.

Unless he can win Martha’s heart, perhaps he can achieve his goal through indirect means… Thinking about it this way, the chances of success seem quite high.

With these thoughts in mind, Nick Arthur soon revealed his affection for Martha during his conversation with Simone Milton.

“I think this child and I get along well. If you don’t mind, I was wondering if you’d be okay with me becoming friends with Martha?” Nick Arthur glanced at Simone Milton carefully before expressing his thoughts.

This thought made Nick Arthur feel somewhat guilty, as, to put it bluntly, he was taking advantage of Martha’s feelings for him.

But when he thought about how achieving this goal wouldn’t be a bad thing for either Martha or Simone Milton, Nick Arthur felt much less guilty.

“This…” Simone Milton hesitated. She was skeptical about what Nick Arthur had said. Although Martha seemed very friendly toward Nick Arthur, Simone didn’t think that the two of them, one young and one old, could become good friends right away.

Although that’s what she said, upon seeing Nick Arthur’s pleading gaze, Simone Milton agreed, as if driven by some unseen force.

Seeing that Simone Milton agreed, Nick Arthurson breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried earlier about what to do if he didn’t get her approval, how he could carry out his plan to save the situation in a subtle way.

In the end, the result was completely satisfactory to him.

Having achieved his goal, Nick Arthur didn’t stay at Simone Milton’s place any longer. After saying goodbye to her, he headed back to his company.

Not long after Nick Arthur left, Juliet Milton, who hadn’t returned either yesterday, finally came back, looking worn out from the journey.

Juliet Milton had her brows tightly furrowed. The moment she entered the villa and saw Simone Milton, a wave of intense anger surged through her.

“Simone Milton, tell me the truth. Have you been sleeping with Nick Arthur lately?” Juliet Milton’s face was extremely serious. “What did you promise me before? Now everyone in the circle knows about it, yet I’m the last to find out. Do you even consider me your father? How could you keep something this important from me?”

He was truly furious. How could someone like Nick Arthur be someone to provoke easily? He had repeatedly warned Simone Milton to think carefully before taking any action.

Although he claims not to care, how could he possibly really not care?

“You really disappoint me. Enough with getting involved with Alberta Arthur and ending up being hated by everyone. How dare you now even think about Nick Arthur?”

Juliet Milton thought that Simone Milton wasn’t aware of the seriousness of the matter. So, when she questioned Simone Milton again, she tried to explain to her just how serious the consequences could be.

“…Do you even realize the disaster you’re causing us? Even I wouldn’t be able to withstand the wrath of the Arthur family! You’re driving me crazy!” Juliet Milton snapped angrily.

The more he thought about it, the angrier and sadder he became. He increasingly felt that Simone Milton was a heartless person.

But out of consideration for the child, he couldn’t do anything to Simone Milton. If he drove Simone Milton away, it would be extremely difficult to explain the situation to Martha.

Hearing Juliet Milton’s barrage of questions, Simone Milton sighed. To be honest, after what had happened between her and Nick Arthur yesterday, she had already anticipated how furious Juliet Milton would be upon learning the news.

It turns out to be true indeed.

After taking a scolding to the tune of honesty, Simone Milton couldn’t help but defend herself: “Actually, things aren’t like you think…”

“It’s not what I thought. Then tell me what it is. Are you with Nick Arthur? You two act so openly. Do you really think I’d believe that’s just an act? Do you think I’m stupid enough to believe such nonsense?” Juliet Milton frowned.

The more he talked, the more helpless and sad he felt.

“Although that’s true too, I really want to say that I’m not as terrible as you think…” Simone Milton saw that Juliet Milton had already convicted her in her own mind, and anger began to rise in her heart. “Admit it: you’ve had prejudices against me from the very beginning! You never believed I could change!”

“I never thought that my father could be such a person. You never trusted me at all. From the moment I approached you, you refused to believe my explanations!” Simone Milton said angrily.

“That’s because of all the wrong things you’ve done. One after another, they make it impossible for me to trust you. Tell me, after doing all those things, how am I supposed to trust you anymore? Do you really think I can still trust you? I tried to give you my trust, but you destroyed it with your own actions!” Juliet Milton retorted in a similarly blunt manner.

This time, things really crossed Juliet Milton’s limits. He had his pride too. He didn’t want Martha to discover that her mother was such a despicable person after meeting her.

“What’s so great about the Arthur family that you keep pursuing them over and over again? If you chose someone else, I might have felt better. But why Nick Arthur? Why him of all people?” Juliet Milton grew more and more angry as she spoke.

Now he wishes he could go back in time and strangle this troublesome daughter of his.

Simone Milton tried hard to win over Alberta Arthur, to no avail. Now, she’s involved with Nick Arthur as well. Juliet Milton doesn’t even need to ask around to figure out how sarcastic and malicious people in the circle are about this situation.

This incident has dealt a heavy blow to Simone Milton’s reputation. Although nothing seems apparent for now, in the future, once Simone Milton is abandoned, these hidden rumors will surface before her.

Simone Milton defended her actions: “It’s because he needs me, and I need him too! It’s that simple. Although we’re boyfriend and girlfriend, and although our relationship might not last forever, for now, it needs to continue. There’s nothing you can do to stop it.”

“Can this really be something to be proud of?” Juliet Milton realized that she might simply be unable to change Simone Milton’s mind. This realization filled her with a sense of frustration.

“It’s not a matter of pride or not. I’m just stating the facts. Dad, I think you need to accept the relationship between us. This relationship will have to continue for some time before it can end…” Simone Milton emphasized once again.

These days, although Juliet Milton never showed any kindness toward her, the concern hidden in her heart was obvious to everyone.

So, if possible, she hopes that Juliet Milton won’t hold any prejudices against her. Even if she doesn’t approve of what Juliet is doing now, she shouldn’t make such a fuss about it.

“Do you really think that just because you called me ‘dad’, I’d compromise? You’re wrong. I won’t compromise at all!” When Juliet Milton heard Simone Milton call him “father”, his heart trembled slightly. But he remained firm and said those words to Simone Milton.

“I know, but Dad… I really don’t want you to speak about me that way. It makes me very sad. You should know that I respect you very much… After all, you and Martha are all I have left now.” Simone Milton said this with a face filled with determination and sadness.

Such a straightforward statement instantly moved Juliet Milton. She opened her mouth, unable to deny that Simone Milton’s last words had struck a deep chord with her heart, leaving her completely helpless and unable to resist.

Just as Simone Milton said, he actually only had Simone Milton and Martha as his relatives. That’s why, even though he seemed not to care about them, he would still secretly take care of Simone Milton’s affairs and look after Martha, who was often home alone.

“But I still can’t accept you like this… If Martha finds out, she’ll be sad too…” Juliet Milton stammered out these words.

He turned his head to the side, trying not to look at Simone Milton’s gaze, which made his heart soften.

“No, in fact, Martha and Mr. Arthur have already met. They got along very well together… Mr. Arthur even said he would come to see Martha often to spend time with her.” Simone Milton gently scratched her face, looking a little embarrassed as she spoke to Juliet Milton.

Hearing this, Juliet Milton widened her eyes in disbelief and stared at Simone Milton. “What did you say? You little wench, are you trying to drive me mad? How dare you do such a thing? Ahhh… You actually brought that guy into our house. Who gave you the nerve? It seems you’ve grown accustomed to deceiving everyone around you!”

Juliet Milton, who had finally managed to calm down, started kicking her feet again.

He couldn’t believe that their three-person family had been invaded by an outsider. Moreover, Martha didn’t show any hostility toward Nick Arthur at all. This really made him sad.

It feels like the place that used to belong to me anymore doesn’t belong to me at all. It’s so sad and heartbreaking.

Seeing how upset Juliet Milton was, Simone Milton realized she might have said something wrong. Perhaps she shouldn’t have told Juliet Milton so early on. That way, Juliet Milton wouldn’t have been upset like this.

Although to Simone Milton, it seemed like Juliet Milton would eventually find out anyway.

“Yesterday was an accident, nothing more…” Simone Milton simply explained what had happened yesterday to Juliet Milton. She repeatedly assured her that she hadn’t engaged in any improper relationship with Nick Arthur. Only then did Juliet Milton finally believe her.

Although she now knew the whole story of what had happened yesterday, Juliet Milton’s expression remained grim. She grunted in displeasure and said, “Even so, you shouldn’t have allowed a stranger into our home. But since it’s already happened, there’s no point in saying anything more!”

Hearing this, Simone Milton thought the matter was settled. But unexpectedly, Juliet Milton said something else right after.

“This time I’ll let it go, but next time, you’re not allowed to invite strangers into our home when I’m not around! Do you understand? If anything happens, it’ll be your fault!” Juliet Milton kept nagging non-stop, acting like a worried father who couldn’t stop worrying about his daughter.

Watching Juliet Milton like that, Simone Milton couldn’t help but smile. She did one of the boldest things she’d ever done: she suddenly hugged Juliet Milton and said with a bright smile:

“Thank you, Dad… Thank you for taking care of me all these years. I know I might not have done enough, and often, I’ve only caused you trouble. But I’m truly grateful to you. Without you, maybe Martha and I would have already…”

Such heartfelt words made Simone Milton feel increasingly uncomfortable. Juliet Milton had already done so much for her. But to be honest, Simone Milton had also caused Juliet Milton a great deal of trouble.

So, each of these expressions of gratitude, even if they’re just her true feelings, actually also contain an implicit thank you to the original owner.

“…Those words of yours actually sound like something a human would say!” Juliet Milton said awkwardly, though the smile on her lips betrayed her.

Seemingly realizing that she was now being led by the pace set by Simone Milton, Juliet Milton coughed a few times, looking a bit uneasy.

“Although I’m touched by what you’ve said, don’t think that just because you’ve said those words, I’ll forget about what happened before. That’s impossible!” said Juliet Milton.

“I know, Dad, please don’t worry so much. I wasn’t trying to change the subject at all,” Simone Milton said gently, looking at Juliet Milton with a helpless expression.

“Hmph, at least you’re sensible,” Juliet Milton said. It wasn’t clear whether she was just tired from speaking. After saying that, she left Simone Milton alone. “Go inside and rest.”

Hearing Juliet Milton say that, Simone Milton finally breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that this hurdle had been overcome.

Heaven and earth bear witness: if Juliet Milton continues to act like this and keeps pestering him, she really won’t know what to say anymore.

Satisfied, Simone Milton obediently followed Juliet Milton inside the house.

Back in the house, Juliet Milton ate the leftovers in the fridge while asking Simone Milton what the next plans were.

“I see you’ve been quite free lately. Hasn’t your agent arranged any engagements for you?” Juliet Milton asked Simone Milton, while eating some snacks.

You should know that during that period earlier on, Simone Milton was incredibly busy. She barely had any time to spend at home each day. But now, Simone Milton spends a lot of time at home.

If it weren’t for Simone Milton’s recent success, Juliet Milton would probably think that Simone has fallen out of favor, which is why she’s getting few gigs these days.

Hearing this, Simone Milton gave a helpless smile. She explained to Juliet Milton, “After participating in various variety shows and working on the set of ‘Queen De Xian’, I’ve come to fully realize my own shortcomings…”

“So you want to take some time to meditate and cultivate yourself? You need to understand that you currently have a lot of followers. If you can monetize this as soon as possible, it will definitely help you live a better life right now.” Hearing this, Juliet Milton immediately spoke up to persuade him.

He didn’t want to, as not taking action now might earn him Simonne Milton’s resentment.

The consequences of everything should be clearly explained. If Simone Milton made such a decision on a whim, he believes it’s necessary to help Simone Milton come to her senses.

“I know that if I try to calm down and take a step back, then everything I have now will be taken away from me. It’s even possible that by the time I return, no one will even remember my existence anymore… But I still feel that I need to take a step back.” Simone Milton spoke with a heavy heart.

She can’t keep relying on her past achievements forever. She needs to explore new things and strive to become better. This isn’t just to make herself more valuable, but also to be responsible for herself.

Seeing Simone Milton’s determined gaze, Juliet Milton felt overwhelmed with emotion. In the blink of an eye, Simone Milton, who used to only ask for favorable conditions from her, had grown into a reliable and mature person who knew exactly what she needed to do.

“If you go into seclusion and try to calm your mind, you’ll easily lose the traffic you currently have. Are you sure you won’t regret it later?” Juliet Milton frowned.

Simone Milton shook her head and said, “I won’t regret it. In fact, Georgia has arranged a flexible schedule for me, allowing me time to settle in.”

“According to my next announcement, there’s still one or two months left. During that time, the broadcast of ‘Three Days and Two Nights in the Farmhouse’ will help maintain some popularity for me. That’s enough.”

With the broadcast of “Three Days and Two Nights in the Farmhouse”, her popularity will surely pick up for a while.

She doesn’t need to have a huge following. All she wants is that, during the time she takes to settle down, netizens won’t forget her. That’s enough.

Seeing that Simone Milton was absolutely determined, Juliet Milton decided not to say anything further. After all, continuing to talk like that would only be unpleasant.

“You’ve chosen a path that’s more beneficial for your future development. I believe you’ll do well. Keep it up!” After understanding Simone Milton’s thoughts, Juliet Milton nodded in agreement with her.

This support was gratefully received by Simone Milton. She immediately took Juliet Milton’s arm and said coquettishly, “That’s great, Dad! I love you the most!”

“Ah… causing me trouble is just your way of showing your love for me, isn’t it?” Juliet Milton said, somewhat exasperated.

Simone Milton acted coquettishly and clingy. Eventually, Juliet Milton stopped treating Simone Milton with that cold, complaining attitude she used to have.

For a while, the relationship between father and daughter improved significantly, becoming quite harmonious.

Upon returning home from school, Martha immediately noticed this change in her home. She was overjoyed.

It turned out that there was always some awkwardness between Juliet Milton and Simone Milton. Now, that’s all gone. Martha felt that she no longer needed to be caught between the two of them, feeling embarrassed in the process.

Lately, Martha feels incredibly happy.

Not only were it Grandpa and Mom who no longer acted in such a sarcastic manner toward each other as before, but it was also because Nick Arthur kept coming to see her constantly.

It must be said that, although Nick Arthur seems cold on the surface, he handled things with Martha very skillfully, easily establishing a good relationship with her.

“What does that kid want again? Surely he isn’t trying to get close to Martha, with the aim of completely taking over our family, is he?” Juliet Milton was truly dissatisfied with Nick Arthur.

He’s now reconciled with Simone Milton, and he’s in a state of overwhelming paternal love. How could he possibly tolerate someone like Nick Arthur, who clearly has ulterior motives, getting close to Martha and Simone Milton?

She placed the cut fruits on the coffee table. Simone Milton watched them with a sense of helplessness and jealousy, staring at Juliet Milton, who was observing the interaction between Martha and Nick Arthur.

She really had no choice but to deal with Juliet Milton’s childish behavior. Although Juliet Milton no longer mentioned those past incidents, her suspicion toward Nick Arthur only grew stronger.

This kind of wariness was like that of a father-in-law toward his son-in-law. To Simone Milton, this seemed utterly absurd. She always remembered that there were two contracts standing between her and Nick Arthur.

Due to confidentiality requirements, she couldn’t reveal the details of those two contracts. She even had to accept Nick Arthur as her boyfriend in front of her family.

Simona Milton, who had too much to suffer in silence, could only hint at things, trying to prevent Juliet Milton from overthinking things.

However, Juliet Milton seems to think that there’s still a patron-client relationship between Simone Milton and Nick Arthur. That’s why Simone Milton told him not to overthink it.

It’s really frustrating. If Nick Arthur has no interest in Simone Milton, then why does he keep coming to see Martha? It’s absolutely disgusting!

With those thoughts in mind, he couldn’t help but glare at Simone Milton once again. But since there were strangers around, he couldn’t say anything to her. He could only stick to the principle of “if you can’t see it, you won’t be annoyed by it” and leave in frustration.

“What’s wrong with my uncle? Why did he leave so suddenly?” Nick Arthur, who had no idea what Juliet Milton was thinking, asked Simone Milton after seeing her leave with a troubled expression on her face.

A little embarrassed, Simone Milton touched her nose and spoke up for Juliet Milton, somewhat shyly: “My dad just had something come up suddenly. You shouldn’t worry too much about it.”

Upon hearing this, Nick Arthur nodded his head, seemingly taking Simone Milton’s words to heart.

This actually relieved Simone Milton. If Nick Arthur kept pressing the issue, she might easily blurt out the truth. And at that point, it would only create more embarrassment.

“It seems like the relationship between you two has improved quite a bit.” Nick Arthur sighed. Back when he was researching Simone Milton’s background, the relationship between father and daughter seemed rather strained. But now, they seem to get along well.

“Yes, ever since I talked to him last time, our relationship has become even stronger than before. I’m really happy,” said Simone Milton, nodding and smiling sweetly.

Seeing Simone Milton so happy, Nick Arthur also felt genuinely happy for her.

“By the way, if I remember correctly, the TV version of ‘Three Days and Two Nights in the Farmhouse’ is about to air, right?” Nick Arthur said.

Simone Milton was taken aback. Lately, she had spent her time at home reading books, watching movies, and practicing her acting skills. She really hadn’t expected that the TV edited version of “Three Days and Two Nights in the Farmhouse” would be shown to the audience so soon.

Seeing Simone Milton’s reaction, Nick Arthur felt helpless. Frowning, he asked jokingly, “Surely, you haven’t been reading anything at all lately, have you? How could you miss such an important piece of information? If the director’s team finds out, they’ll be furious.”

The slightly teasing remarks carried not a hint of malice. In fact, they made Nick Arthur seem much more lively and comfortable, completely different from his previous cold and aloof demeanor.

This is a scene that only occurs in front of Simone Milton. At other times, Nick Arthur remains the man who orchestrates everything with precision.

“But I’m not exactly a crucial character either. Whatever, let’s just broadcast it!” Simone Milton shrugged her shoulders. To be honest, she thought her performance in “Three Days and Two Nights on the Farm” wasn’t very good.

As if he could read Simone Milton’s thoughts, Nick Arthur took a deep breath. Looking at the woman before him, who seemed completely unaware of her own worth, he said slowly, “You’re really excellent. Please don’t act like you’re unimportant.”

Seeing that Simone Milton wanted to object, Nick Arthur spoke up again: “By the way, since your show is about to air, you should also repost the official Weibo post as a symbolic gesture, right?”

“These matters are handled by Georgia on their end, so there’s no need for me to deal with them personally. Besides, it’s actually Georgia that’s in charge of managing the Weibo account right now,” explained Simone Milton.

“Oh, I see. No wonder there’s such a big difference between you on Weibo and in real life.” After saying this, Nick Arthur couldn’t help but laugh and shake his head.

There’s really nothing funny about this, at least not in Simone Milton’s eyes.

After all, in their circle, who doesn’t have a “persona” of some kind? It’s completely normal for a person’s real-life self to be different from the image they present to the outside world.

Perhaps only those outside this circle would find such a culture puzzling.

“Alright, Uncle Arthur, stop talking to Mommy anymore. Come and play with me! I can’t beat this level of the game by myself. I need your help!” Martha, who was near