Chapter 6 There was still en To pay for Leo's treatment , she'd even been willing to work as a nanny for six years . How could Lydia hear to abandon the father and son ? But Mr. Lewis sent word that he hadn't seen Lydia , Alexander's patience completely evaporated - he wanted to turn all of New York upside down . His first move was to check the hospital and preschool security footage . As usual , Isabella came over to play with Leo , The child who usually loved her company was listless now , unable to muster any energy . Unusually , he suddenly looked past Isabella to his father walking through the door : " When is mommy coming back ? I want to see her . " Alexander knew Leo rarely said he missed his mother . Because he was precocious - smarter than most kids his age . He naturally understood Alexander's plans and had even actively participated in them . Alexander comforted him : " Soon . I'll find her very soon . " Mrs. Wilkins ' unexpected home visit completely dashed Alexander's hopes . She set down a heavy package . " Mr. Brooks , I came to return these things to Ms. Evans . " " This is the money she specifically brought to compensate the preschool that day . One hundred and fifty thousand . " Inside were stacks of neatly organized bills . The first one even had some dirt stains on it . Alexander could tell this was Lydia's handiwork - only she would be so meticulous . He didn't even dare touch that pile of money . Because he knew it came from Lydia's countless nanny jobs . 4.140 # 1- Formats Ton ! Chapter 6 Working as a nanny was mentally exhausting work . Having to care for families through their most difficult times required enduring all kinds of discomfort . Mrs. Wilkins paused for a moment : " Actually , I was the one who called Ms. Evans in advance to invite her . I thought since she'd missed so many parent meetings for Leo . Td encourage her to come to the parent - child sports day . " It backfired spectacularly Even though the father and son had publicly denied her identity at the time , Mrs. Wilkins had called her personally and could recognize Lydia's voice , " And I reviewed the security footage - Leo threw that X - acto knife at her . I also heard your argument preschool gates , so I wanted to come explain things for Ms. Evans . " outside the Actually it wasn't an argument - it was Alexander unilaterally interrogating and venting at Lydia . " As an educator , I also believe in the equality of all professions . " Each of Mrs. Wilkins ' words , spoken in a calm and gentle tone , cut like knives into the father and son . Mrs. Wilkins left without even touching the tea the staff had prepared . Alexander stood there motionless for a long time . That hundred and fifty thousand was actually Leo's treatment fund . Leo couldn't help tugging at his father's shirt , his voice thick with tears ; " Daddy , I'm sorry . " The secret he'd kept hidden for so long had been discovered , and for days he hadn't dared tell anyone . When Lydia had reached out to touch him that day , he'd already seen the blood dripping continuously from her arm . Alexander stood stunned for a long while , then softly comforted his son . When Lydia had begged him to let her say a few words to their son that day , it had actually been a goodbye . She probably already knew this was a seven - year test . So Lydia didn't want them anymore , didn't want their home . After Leo cried hard , he developed a high fever . Delirious , he asked : " Is mommy never coming back ? " " Does she not love me anymore ? "