Her Precious Baby

Chapter 186

The teacher felt relieved at the sight. With a smile, she greeted, “Floretta’s parent, please line up in the classroom. The parent-teacher conference is about to start.”

“Okay. Thank you.” Angeline took Floretta’s hand and walked off the stage. The moment she stepped into the crowd, the other parents surrounded her excitedly, exchanging pleasantries with her.

“Oh my goodness! We usually see you on TV and never expect you to be so beautiful in person.”

“That’s right. Ms. Sorelle, ‘The Journey’ is indeed a good series. Do you mind letting us know the plot for the coming episode?”

“Wait a minute. You’re here to attend the parent-teacher conference with Floretta. Does that mean you have reconciled with Mr. Golding?”

Angeline froze when she heard that. By right, I’m not supposed to turn up here since I’ve already broken up with Evander.

However, Floretta’s anticipation look reminded her of the bet between Floretta and her classmate. But if I deny it now, the other children will continue to taunt Floretta. For her sake, I must put away my pride this time.

Having that thought in mind, she lowered her head and brushed the stray strands of her fringe away. “Sorry, we have no intention of making it public,” she remarked shyly.

The busybody parents’ smiles intensified at her words.

“Oh, we understand. Anyway, congratulations! Both of you look great together and make a perfect match.”

Not far away, Olivine, who had been given the cold shoulder, was furious at the sight of the scene.

At the side, Mark stomped his feet and threw a tantrum after having his reliability shredded to pieces in front of his friends. “I can’t believe this. It’s all fake! Floretta couldn’t have invited Angeline over. Aunt Olivine, I thought you would marry into the Golding family soon.”

His words undoubtedly hit the bullseye. Olivine’s expression immediately changed as she warned fiercely, “Shut up and stop kicking up a fuss. I’ll get your father to come over if you try to be unreasonable again.”

She wouldn’t have come to the school if it weren’t for meeting Evander.

Mark was so terrified that panic was written all over his face. With broken sobs, he apologized, “Sorry, Aunt Olivine. I promise I won’t do it again.”

Olivine’s expression gradually softened. She knelt beside him and gently wiped away the tears on his face. “Don’t cry. Remember this—the Sherrock family has a strong foothold, and Angeline is only an actress who entertains men. She’s not worthy of you to like.”

Mark listened carefully to her words. Although he didn’t fully understand them, he still nodded in response.

As the urge to bully intensified, he clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

The parent-teacher conferences at the kindergarten level did not focus on children’s academic performances. Instead, the parents were invited over for games and talent shows.

As for this time, the teachers had instructed the children to prepare a talent show with their parents beforehand.

The first few groups of families performed flute playing and poems recitation; even Olivine made a fantastic dance performance with Mark.

Feeling puzzled, Angeline lowered her head and looked at the sullen Floretta. “Didn’t your teacher ask you to prepare for the performance? Why didn’t you tell me about that?”

Floretta, clutching the corners of her coat, gazed down at her toes and responded softly, “Francesca told me that Daddy was busy with work and wanted me to be a good child. It has been a long time since you come to our place. I don’t have the opportunity to tell you about that.”

Hearing that made Angeline’s nose sting. Such a good child. She held Floretta’s tiny hand and choked with sobs. “I’m so sorry, Floretta.”

When Floretta saw her reddened eyes, she shook her head vehemently and explained, “No, it’s my fault for not telling you about it. I’m happy as long as you’re here, Angel. Anyway, the talent show is on a voluntary basis. It’s not compulsory.”

She was afraid that Angeline would feel guilty for that and smiled as if she didn’t care.

Angeline, however, felt bitter at the sight of the little girl. She shifted her gaze to a white piano, which was used as a decorative item for the stage, and her gaze quickly darkened. Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“Next, let’s applaud and welcome Floretta and her family.”

Upon hearing that, Floretta hurriedly raised her hand and replied politely, “Teacher, we give up.”

Before the teacher could say anything, Mark, covering his face with one hand, pointed at Floretta with another hand and scoffed, “Floretta, everyone is performing. How can your family be excluded? Are you sure you are not lying?”

“I didn’t!” Floretta was so angry that her face flushed bright red. Feeling aggrieved but also helpless, she parted her lips mouth to refute, “It’s you who always bullies me. I’m not lying.”

“Why aren’t your parents performing with you then?”

“I…” Words eluded Floretta. Tears instantly welled up in her eyes.

“Who says we are not performing?” Angeline suddenly emerged from behind and looked at the teacher. The corners of her lips curled into a confident smile.

“Teacher, can we borrow your piano for a while?”

“Of course.”

Floretta’s big eyes were filled with confusion. She tugged at the corner of Angeline’s coat and said, “Angel, we didn’t prepare for the performance. You don’t have to do that for me.”

“Who says we didn’t prepare for it?” Angeline bent down and whispered to Floretta. The latter instantly broke into a smile and nodded vigorously.

Shortly after, Angeline took off her coat. The white lace dress underneath accentuated her charm.

She led Floretta toward the piano by her hand. Her eyes were filled with excitement the moment she sat down and placed her slender fingers on the piano keys.

She was occupied with work and trivial matters every day. It had been a long time since she played the piano, and she found it a bit difficult to get her fingers nimble again.

To avoid making mistakes, she didn’t choose a difficult song but played a children’s song for the occasion.

The light music notes seemed to hop like fairies at her fingertips as Floretta danced on the spot.

Floretta did not have any foundation in dancing, but Angeline admonished her to do it casually and that the most important thing was to put on a bright smile.

Floretta thought it was fun and did as she was told.

As music resounded all over the sports field, the atmosphere became much more lively, and the teachers began clapping their hands.

“Everyone, Floretta’s show is very creative. Let’s dance together with her!”

“Yay!” the children responded in unison as they rushed forward to dance along with Floretta.

Under the cheerful atmosphere, Floretta, too, danced happily and blended in with the crowd.

While playing the piano, Angeline gazed at the little girl and grinned in relief. Hopefully, everything I’ve done today will help Floretta overcome her trauma, and she’ll no longer live in fear.

Meanwhile, a luxury car pulled up near the school entrance. A tall and handsome man who exuded an imposing aura alighted from the vehicle.

He stood in front of the railing at the school entrance and observed the scene inside the school. When he saw Angeline playing the piano on the stage, he was slightly stunned.

It was the first time he saw her play the piano, and he was mesmerized by the sight. She can play the piano perfectly without making the slightest mistake. I wonder what else she can do.

“Mr. Golding, I never thought Ms. Sorelle would attend the parent-teacher conference for Ms. Floretta.”