Chapter 913 - Visiting Medici Castle

"Oh really? What big thing? Did something bad happen?" Vega asked in a worried voice. "Why won't you tell me what happened to Daddy Nic???"

"Ahem ... no, nothing bad at all. Maybe Nic is very busy, so he didn't have the chance to give news. Just know that I am sending someone to watch over you. Later, when you meet him, you have to be polite to him," Alaric said again. "You don't need to worry about Daddy Nic. He's fine."

"If he's fine, why can't I call him? What happened exactly?" Vega still insisted.

"Maybe they were on a plane. Yesterday I heard Nicolae would go to Grosetto. Your grandfather will also go there," Alaric answered. "Just wait until he lands. Later this afternoon, Nic will contact you."

Alaric's words only made Vega even more curious. She did not expect Nicolae had left for Grosetto. Why did he go there all of a sudden?

Isn't Daddy Nic supposed to be watching over them until their last day in France? What could be more important to him than Altair and Vega, his two favorite children?

Ugh ... 

Vega's hunch suddenly told her that Nicolae met a woman, and she was the reason why he left Paris.

Is Daddy Nic dating again and, this time, he found a woman who could make him fall in love?

Vega suddenly felt her c.h.e.s.t filled with jealousy. How could Nicolae just forget about them after meeting a new woman? Vega and Altair always supported Daddy Nic to fall in love again and find a woman to anchor his heart.

If it's true that Papa Nic found a new woman and now he no longer cared about the twins ... Vega really felt disappointed.

The girl slammed her cellphone down and stomped in contempt.

Actually, this morning after breakfast Nicolae had intended to contact Altair and Vega to update them on his situation. However, the incident with Larkin diverted his attention. He only remembered to contact Vega after he was flying.

"Ah ... I'll call them after I land in Rome," he thought.

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Marie had never been on a first-class flight before, so the flight to Rome in the first-class cabin fascinated her. Even though the girl had a lot of money she earned from her work as a famous hacker, she had never been on a flight other than on business-class, because she didn't want to attract unnecessary attention.

"I also never take the first class when flying alone," Nicolae said with a smile. "But since I am bringing you and Summer, of course, I have to make sure you're both comfortable."

Nicolae had not told Marie that he had thought about buying a private plane like his brother because he wanted to travel with his wife and children more comfortably in the future. He never cared about such things before. For a simple guy like Nicolae, luxury was not something that interested him.

Maybe this is how it felt to have a family, he thought. Now, he didn't think about himself, he only wanted to give them the best things the world has to offer.

Come to think of it, he didn't even behave like this when he was still with Aleksis and her children. Did he really love Marie and Summer, his own flesh and blood, more than he loved Aleksis and the twins?

Or, was it because humans just change their lifestyle over time? What was clear was that Nicolae wanted to be very protective of the two girls, Marie and Summer. He did not want to take the slightest risk with their safety.

He had a feeling that he was more possessive and overprotective toward them because he was separated from them for six years. Nicolae was really scared that something would happen to them and he would lose Marie and Summer again

That would be a blow that he would never recover from.

Marie said no more. She believed in Nicolae's words that he used to live a simple life. She still remembered how Nicolae and his children were in Singapore. She also saw Nicolae's style was very similar to hers, casual and simple. There were just so many things they had in common.

She only sighed in surprise when they landed in Rome. As it turned out, Nicolae had booked a private helicopter to take them directly to Medici Castle in Grosetto.

"Gosh ... is this real?" Marie asked him with rounded eyes.

"I don't want to waste time on the road," Nicolae answered with a shrug. "It's already late. When we drive, we will arrive home late at night. I want to show you the sunset from my favorite place in Grosetto."

Marie could only nod. She could only ask herself about what other surprises Nicolae might still have in store for her. Since they met yesterday, until now, she was constantly amazed by this man.

The trip to Grosetto was short and at 7 pm they had landed on the helipad in front of the magnificent castle. When Marie and Summer got out of the helicopter, they looked dumbfounded as they stare at the beautiful building in front of them with wide eyes.

"Jeez ... how old is this building?" Marie asked, turning her head to Nicolae. "The model is very old, but still very well maintained."

"Oh, this was built in the 1400s. The model is indeed old-fashioned, but various renovations have been carried out since centuries ago, until now. All modern conveniences have been built in. Heating in winter, temperature control, electricity, and modern plumbing... ahahaha ... don't worry," Nicolae answered with a laugh. He carried Summer and took Marie's hand to come inside.

"Uhm ... you better not carry Summer too often," Marie said. "She a big girl now. If you carry her everywhere, she will become a spoiled brat."

"Eh ...?" Nicolae looked at Summer and Marie in turn. "I don't mind. I never held Summer for the first six years of her life. So I will carry and pamper her as long as she wants. Summer, do you want Daddy to carry you or do you prefer walking?"

Summer did not answer, just wrapped her hands on her father's neck, and leaned her head against Nicolae's shoulder. Marie just rolled her eyes and clicked.

She should have known that Nicolae would be a doting father for Summer, who pampered his daughter to no end. She had already seen how Nicolae really spoiled Altair and Vega, even though they were not his biological children.