Chapter 2228

The father-son duo probably just arrived, as they were only slightly damp from the sudden downpour. Nathaniel was crouched down, wiping rain droplets off Callum's clothes. It was an ordinary scene, yet Mavis thought it was incredibly heartwarming. Though Nathaniel rarely smiled, and Callum often complained about his strictness, Mavis could sense Nathaniel's deep love for Callum. Why else would Callum instinctively rely on him so much? As she stood lost in thought, the pair quickly noticed her. "Mommy's home! Mommy, hug!" Callum called out sweetly, stretching his arms at Mavis. Before Mavis even approached them, Nathaniel gently lowered Callum's hands and said, "You're wet. No hugs right now." "Aww, okay. I'll take a nice bath and then hug Mommy!" Callum conceded. Seeing Callum always brightened Mavis's world, instantly melting away her worries. She asked Nathaniel, "Why didn't you go up and wait?" "It's all the same," he replied simply. Before they could exchang