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Rebirth: Mommy's Revenge Chapter 330: They Are a Loving Couple
If this had happened earlier, Christina would have been thrilled and felt blessed by William's kindness towards her and Harper.
But now, her perspective had shifted. Facing this more approachable William, she was just trying her best to play the role of a good mother and wife in front of Harper.
After William left, Harper turned to Christina with a serious expression.
"Mom, do you not like living with Dad?"
"What?" Christina was taken aback, staring at the child in front of her. She instinctively asked, "Why would you say that, Harper? Mom loves living with Dad."
"No, Mom, you can't fool me." Harper shook her head earnestly. "Even though you never say it, I can feel that you're more unhappy than happy when you're with Dad."
"If you're only staying with Dad for my sake, I'd rather you be happy, even if it means leaving Dad."
Christina was stunned by Harper's words. For a long moment, she felt her eyes heat up, unable to believe that her daughter could sense so much.
Kids might not understand many adult matters, but their emotions are very sensitive. Harper could perceive the tension between her and William.
"Harper," Christina said, feeling a pang of sadness. She gently held Harper's hand and spoke seriously. "Mom chose to live with Dad not just for you."
"It's because Dad and Mom living under the same roof can better take care of you. And even if Dad and Mom aren't together, you'll always be the most loved by both of us."
As soon as Christina finished speaking, Harper snuggled into her arms and nodded heavily.
"As long as Mom isn't staying with Dad just for me, I won't worry about it every day."
Looking at her quiet and understanding daughter, Christina felt both comforted and heartbroken. Harper might not say much, but she knew everything.
Mother and daughter cuddled together, and Harper, where Christina couldn't see, couldn't help but smile slyly. It seemed Mom still had some feelings for Dad!
Just one sentence revealed that Mom still had a bit of affection for Dad. As long as there was a little bit of feeling, Harper was determined to work hard to bring Dad's heart back to Mom!
Yes, she had to try her best!
While Harper was plotting, Christina picked up her phone, planning to revise her design drafts. But as soon as she connected to the internet, a flood of trending topics appeared on her screen.
The trending topics were all about her and Harper. Since Christina and Harper had been kidnapped and only rescued last night, she had no idea what had happened during that time.
Seeing the trending topics suggesting she and Harper had run away from home and were possibly having marital issues with William, Christina frowned.
She and Harper had disappeared on the day of the press conference, and she hadn't expected it to impact the Cavendish Corporation so much, even causing the stock to drop.
However, remembering William's gentle demeanor earlier, he didn't seem fazed by the situation at all and hadn't mentioned it to her.
Christina's brows furrowed as she opened her account, ready to post a clarification. Just then, a message from William popped up.
"Don't let the online stuff get to you. I'll handle everything."
It seemed he knew she would see the news, so he sent her this message. Christina didn't know how to respond, so she simply replied with "Okay."
But remembering that William had saved her and Harper, she decided to open her account and type a message.
"On the day of the press conference, I was hospitalized due to health issues. I'm fully recovered now, and our family is doing well. No need to worry."
She attached a pre-taken family photo and hit send. Within minutes, the post's views and likes soared past ten thousand.
Three minutes later, William liked and shared the post, adding, "Don't worry, honey. The kids and I are here."
With Christina's clarification and William's endorsement, the rumors of marital issues were quickly dispelled, and the naysayers fell silent.
"I told you, this family is fine. There's no way they're getting divorced."
"The press conference was due to company matters. These uncontrollable factors can't be predicted. Everyone should focus on their own jobs instead of others' personal lives!"
"The couple I support will never split. They're just too loving!"
With Christina's personal clarification, the Cavendish Corporation's stock rebounded, and the negative impact was cleared.
After finishing everything, the doctor came to notify her of a check-up. Confirming she was in perfect health, Christina proceeded to discharge herself and Harper.
As soon as they left the hospital, Christina took her daughter to the studio.
"Boss, you just got out of the hospital, and you're already back at work? You're really pushing yourself too hard!" Zachary said with concern, but Christina waved it off.
"It was just a routine check-up, nothing serious. It doesn't interfere with work."
She then let Harper find a spot to read, while she gathered the studio members for a project summary meeting.
The studio members were amazed by Christina's dedication. She had just been discharged and was already back to work!
By the time they finished, it was nearly dark. Christina stretched her tired body, remembering she had to go to the Cavendish Corporation the next day to assist William, which made her mood even worse.
Taking Harper home, they had just finished dinner when William returned from work.
Christina greeted him indifferently, ready to put Harper to bed.
"Christina," William called out, smiling warmly. "Let's go to the office together after dropping Harper off tomorrow."
Christina paused, looking at him with a mix of surprise and reluctance. "Sure, William," she replied, trying to keep her tone neutral.
William's smile widened. "Great. It'll be nice to have some company."
Christina nodded, then turned to Harper. "Time for bed, sweetie."
As she tucked Harper in, her mind raced with thoughts about the next day. She wasn't sure what to expect, but she knew she had to keep her composure for Harper's sake.
The next morning, after dropping Harper off at school, Christina and William headed to the office together. The car ride was filled with a comfortable silence, each lost in their own thoughts.
When they arrived at the Cavendish Corporation, William led the way to his office. "Let's get started," he said, handing her a stack of documents.
Christina took a deep breath and nodded. "Alright, let's do this."
As they worked side by side, Christina couldn't help but notice the subtle changes in William. He seemed more attentive, more considerate. It was a side of him she hadn't seen in a long time.
By the end of the day, they had made significant progress. William looked at Christina with genuine appreciation. "Thank you for your help today. I couldn't have done it without you."
Christina managed a small smile. "You're welcome, William."
As they left the office, William turned to her. "How about we grab dinner together? Just the two of us?"
Christina hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Sure, why not."
They found a cozy restaurant nearby and settled into a booth. Over dinner, they talked about everything and nothing, slowly breaking down the walls that had built up between them.
By the time they finished, Christina felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe, just maybe, they could find their way back to each other.
As they walked back to the car, William reached for her hand. Christina looked at him, surprised, but didn't pull away.
"Let's take it one day at a time," William said softly.
Christina nodded, feeling a warmth she hadn't felt in a long time. "One day at a time."