Lucy was shocked and frightened by the fierce Luca and subconsciously took a step backward.

“W-Who are you?”

Luca had no intention of introducing himself. He pushed the door open and cleared the way for Nicole as he said in a gruff and loud voice, “Miss, after you…”

Nicole walked in expressionlessly without the intention to reminisce with the nanny.

After all, Lucy was just a spy for the Fergusons.

Nicole ignored the nanny’s shocked and nervous eyes and strutted inside.

The sound of her high heels against the hardwood floor was crisp and pleasant. As soon as she entered the living room, she saw Eric sitting in a wheelchair in light gray loungewear. His face still had a sickly pallor, and his facial lines were cold and defined.

His right leg was wrapped in a cast, which made him look weak. The cold and stern aura around him was not as aggressive as usual.

The moment he saw Nicole enter, his eyes lit up. He clutched the sides of his wheelchair.

Even his voice became gentle and r