Entangled with My Cousin's Fiancé
Chapter 488: I Can’t Hide Forever

Chapter 488: Chapter 488: I Can’t Hide Forever

Cooper Coldson was busy all day, and in the evening, he went to pick up Little Ella and Little Gabriel early.

"Can I still not go back to my own home today?" Little Ella asked pitifully.

"Why? Doesn’t Ella like Uncle Coldson’s house?" Cooper Coldson picked her up, "I already asked your mom to let you stay for a few more days, and she agreed."

"Sister, stay a few more days." Little Gabriel also hoped Little Ella would stay, and it would be even better if mom came too.

Little Ella asked earnestly, "Was it Uncle Coldson who asked mom to let me stay longer? It’s not that mom won’t let me go home?"

"Silly girl, why would your mom not let you go home?" Cooper Coldson lightly pinched her nose, "Don’t overthink it. What do you want to eat tonight? How about I cook for you myself?"

Little Ella was still a bit worried, "It’s really not because mom and dad are fighting, so they won’t let me go home?"

"No, your mom and dad have... already made up." Cooper Coldson chuckled, "Good girl, it’s because uncle and brother can’t bear to part with you."

"Really, do you promise?"

Cooper Coldson was almost tearful, "I promise!"

"That’s great!" The little girl was instantly happy, "Then I’ll stay at uncle’s house for a few more days. I like uncle’s house!"

Cooper Coldson breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, three- or four-year-old kids are quite easy to fool, but at this moment, his precious son winked at him, clearly having already guessed he was lying.

He gave his son a glance, and the father and son instantly came to a mutual understanding.

After returning home, Cooper Coldson personally made dinner for the two kids, and after the meal, he told them bedtime stories.

Little Ella curled up entirely in Cooper Coldson’s arms; she felt so warm and safe. Her big eyes happily looked at Cooper Coldson, "Uncle Coldson, I like sleeping next to you, it’s so comfortable."

Cooper Coldson felt a strange tightness in his chest and a sudden pang of emotion, "Good girl!"

Soon, both kids fell asleep.

Cooper Coldson carefully put away the fairy tale book, ready to give them a goodnight kiss and then sleep next door himself.

But as he kissed Little Ella’s forehead and was about to leave, she grabbed his clothes.

The little voice started intermittently, with a clear sobbing tone, "Daddy, don’t go! Daddy, don’t go!"

Cooper Coldson’s nose prickled, tears almost falling even though he knew the little girl wasn’t calling him. Seeing her like this, he still felt heartbroken.

He hesitated for a moment, decided not to leave, and lay down beside Little Ella.

Little Ella snuggled into him, her voice much calmer, "Daddy, you’re so nice!"

"Good girl, sleep now!" Cooper Coldson gently patted her small body, "Daddy’s here, daddy’s not leaving!"

On the other side, Adam Sterling still returned very late.

When he saw Serena Seward, he forced a smile and explained, "Teacher, there have been a lot of patients lately, so... sorry to keep you waiting."

"No worries, being a doctor means patients are the most important." Serena Seward patted Adam Sterling’s shoulder, "Go change clothes, wash up, then we’ll talk."

Adam Sterling nodded and glanced at Yolanda Greenwood, whispering, "Thank you."

Yolanda Greenwood was slightly surprised; Adam Sterling’s reaction was beyond her expectation, as she feared he might be very resistant.

"Don’t be too tense." Serena Seward consoled Yolanda Greenwood, "Judging by his reaction, he seems willing to accept treatment."

Yolanda Greenwood nodded, but there was still some unease in her heart.

"Yolanda, it’s your love that gave him courage." Serena Seward smiled, "Adam Sterling has deluded himself for so long. Now that he’s willing to try and not hide from his illness anymore, it’s the most important step."

"Thank you, Professor Seward." Yolanda Greenwood felt a bit at a loss.

Adam Sterling prepared himself and came out, asking Yolanda Greenwood, "Is Ella still at Cooper Coldson’s?"

"Yes." Yolanda Greenwood immediately explained, "I think it’s more convenient for Ella to stay there these days, but if you want..."

"Alright, I think that’s better too." Adam Sterling took a deep look at Yolanda Greenwood before turning to Serena Seward, "Teacher, I’m ready."

"Come!" Serena Seward and Adam Sterling went into the room together and then closed the door.

Yolanda Greenwood anxiously waited in the living room.

In the room, Serena Seward adjusted the lights, seating arrangements, and everything perfectly, smiling at Adam Sterling, "Sit down."

"Teacher is still so professional." Adam Sterling sat in the chair, and at the moment he walked into the room, he felt much more comfortable, and his mind also seemed less anxious.

Serena Seward sat down beside him and naturally started chatting, "Adam Sterling, how have you been recently?"

"Teacher, let’s get straight to the point!" Unexpectedly, Adam Sterling went directly to the topic.

Serena Seward was slightly surprised; dealing with someone too professional in this field can be challenging, especially with industry experts like Adam Sterling. Sometimes, it’s hard to know who’s leading whom forward.

She could only cooperate with Adam Sterling as much as possible, "Okay, Adam Sterling, let’s be direct. How much do you know about your illness?"

Adam Sterling was silent for a long while before slowly speaking, "It should be anxiety disorder. I can control part of it when it occurs, but only part of it."

Serena Seward frowned, "How long has it been?"

"Since I knew this disease existed in the world." Adam Sterling seemed to recall a long time ago, "I was about fourteen or fifteen when I read on the newspaper about an anxiety disorder patient committing suicide."

Serena Seward was very surprised, fourteen or fifteen? That means Adam Sterling has been an anxiety disorder patient even while in the army. How could it be?

"But don’t worry, teacher. It’s been many years since I’ve had an episode, especially when I was in the army." Adam Sterling’s expression looked somewhat pitiful.

"Trigger?" Serena Seward immediately thought about the trigger for Adam Sterling’s anxiety disorder.

A significant portion of anxiety disorder patients are just like ordinary people once they leave the environment or person causing their anxiety.

Adam Sterling’s face turned paler; evidently, just thinking about that person was already causing him signs of an episode.

Serena Seward immediately passed the water on the table.

Adam Sterling took a sip, waited for a while, then struggled to speak, "It’s my father!"

Indeed!

Serena Seward had faintly guessed this possibility after hearing Yolanda Greenwood talk about those things. This child... is too pitiful.

"Adam Sterling," Serena Seward spoke again, "You could leave here, go somewhere Adrian Sterling couldn’t find you, and still live a normal life..."

"Teacher, that’s not a normal life." Adam Sterling interrupted her, "I can’t hide and dodge forever, I don’t want to escape anymore."

"Good, very good!" Serena Seward was very comforted, "You seem like a student I’ve taught. Adam Sterling, as long as you have a strong will to get through this challenge, the teacher will help you all the way!"