Chapter 188

Esther watched with concern as Bradley turned to leave, and she couldn't help but ask, "Is everything okay? Take care of yourself." Bradley replied with a cold smile, "There's something at the company I need to attend to. I'll be back later." Esther stood under the orange lights, her eyes filled with worry that flickered like shining stars. After Bradley entered the elevator, Esther washed her hands with Melinda's help and sat at the dining table with Felix. They enjoyed a sumptuous dinner prepared by Melinda. "Felix, it's just Mommy now. Can you tell me secretly if you're happy at kindergarten?" Esther had watched a surveillance video where Felix seemed out of place among the other children. He appeared reluctant to join in their games and interactions. Although the teacher had tried to encourage him, he would become isolated as soon as the teacher looked away. Felix insisted, "Mommy, I'm really, really super happy." Esther looked at her son, sensing his hesitation to express h