Chapter 598

Dickson opened the door and found Isaac standing there holding Lucinda. He was stunned for a moment. Isaac asked, "May I come in?" "Of course, of course," Dickson replied, quickly inviting him inside. Ida came out from the dining room, and without even wiping away her tears, she rushed over to take Lucinda. "Lucinda," Ida said, holding Lucinda as if she were holding the entire world. "Please have a seat, Mr. Shaw," Dickson quickly offered. Isaac sat down on the couch. "Have you had breakfast? I just made some. Would you like to join us?" Dickson asked. "No, thank you." Isaac waved his hand in decline. Over on the other side of the room, Ida was playing with Lucinda, who giggled happily in her arms. Seeing this, the tension in Isaac's heart began to ease. "Is there a reason you came so early, Mr. Shaw?" Dickson asked nervously, rubbing his fingers together. His question also drew Ida's attention. The couple looked at Isaac with cautious, fragile expressions. Isaac replied, "A