The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 1074

“Niki, honey, Mommy has something she wants to discuss with you.”

Danielle sat her daughter down on the sofa, her voice exceptionally gentle.

Niki blinked her big, round eyes, her small hands resting obediently on her knees as she looked at her mother seriously. “What is it, Mommy?”

“Things are a little unsafe outside right now, so Mommy was thinking you could take a break from school for a while. We could have tutors come to the house instead. What do you think?” Danielle chose her words carefully, trying to keep the worry from her voice so she wouldn’t frighten her child.

To her surprise, Niki didn’t answer right away. Instead, she tilted her head and asked, “Is this really important to you, Mommy? If it’s what you want, then I’ll do it.”

Danielle’s heart both warmed and ached. She gently stroked her daughter’s hair. “Mommy is just asking for your opinion. I’ll base the final decision on what you want. This is your life and your education; I can’t make all the decisions for you.”

Niki lowered her eyes, thinking for a few seconds. When she looked up again, her gaze held a maturity far beyond her years. “You’re a grown-up, Mommy. You think about things more carefully than I do. If you think staying home is safer, then I’m happy to do it.”

Danielle looked into her daughter’s clear eyes, a mix of emotions swirling inside her. Niki had always been perceptive, able to read people’s hearts from a young age. She sensed her mother’s anxiety and was willingly going along with her wishes. But her maturity was heartbreaking.

“Silly girl, you don’t have to do this just to please me.” Danielle pulled her into a hug, her voice catching slightly. “If you don’t want to stay home, if you want to be at school with your friends, Mommy will find a way to protect you. You don’t have to force yourself.”

Niki shook her head from within the embrace, her small hand patting her mother’s back like a little adult offering comfort. “I’m not forcing myself, Mommy. Studying at home sounds nice! I won’t have to wake up early for the school bus, and I’ll get to spend more time with you. Besides, if I want something, I’ll tell you. I won’t let myself be unhappy.”

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