Chapter 169 Can't Hide Anything from You

Nova always wanted to prove herself with this competition. If Tristan showed up, she might feel like he doubted her abilities, or others might think she only won because of him. Either way, it wasn't something Nova could live with. So, Tristan stayed away. He let go, letting Nova face the challenge on her own, hoping her dreams would come true. … Nova was strolling down the street when she unknowingly wandered into a children's clothing store. The store was full of beautiful little dresses. Remembering Ivy's sad face when she left, Nova decided to pick out a few dresses to make it up to her. She chose the princess dresses that little girls adore. As she moved deeper into the store, she was reminded of Cleo. Even though Nova knew Cleo wasn't her child, she had once pinned all her hopes on her. Now, with Ava out of the picture, Cleo's situation mirrored Nova's own childhood—having a father who felt like a stranger. Since the incident with Ava, Nova hadn't seen Cleo. Mark and Evely