"Luca, I have never been so envious of you for having such an outstanding student as I am today."

Tang Wenwan's words made Selena sigh to her husband sincerely.

“Indeed, I didn’t expect Wendy to have such insights at such a young age! Learning art is not only about mastering skills, but also about being able to draw inspiration from history and culture and transform value.”

Professor Luca was obviously very pleased with his wife's praise. He raised his head proudly and looked at Tang Wenwan with satisfaction.

"Are you alone in Florence?"

The topic between women eventually revolved around life. When talking about age, Selena noticed that the girl in front of her was only in her early 20s.

"Uh~yes."

Tang Wenwan was a little speechless again. She glanced at Jeric nervously, not knowing how much her grandfather's old friend knew about her escape.

"No one is taking care of you? That's so pitiful."

Selena suddenly became sentimental out of pity, which brought down the originally high spirits.

"Ah~ it's okay."

Tang Wenwan reached out to Selena and grabbed the back of her hand, looking overwhelmed with maternal love. She felt a little helpless and didn't know how to comfort her.

"We actually have a daughter as well, who's about your age."

Professor Luca obviously knew where his wife's sadness came from.

"It's just that she has had different ideas from us since her adolescence, and she never came back after she went to college."

He explained a little embarrassedly.

“We’re not good parents.”

Selena covered her mouth and looked at Tang Wenwan, confessing to her as if she was repenting.

Tang Wenwan held Selena's hand in return, opened her mouth, and thought of how she had left home all those years ago and had unilaterally separated from Jiang Kaichen out of will. Suddenly, she felt a strong sense of guilt.

"I think she is just leaving temporarily. As people grow up, their perceptions of many things will change."

She seemed to be comforting Selena, but also seemed to be trying to defend herself.

"Sophia is doing well in the United States. She will definitely come back when she figures it out. She has to grow up eventually."

Jeric's timely interruption finally saved Tang Wenwan. Although his words were to comfort Professor Luca and his wife, his eyes were looking at Tang Wenwan meaningfully.

Selena nodded, her face full of the exhaustion and confusion of being a mother.

"Wendy, if you don't mind, would you consider moving in with us?"

After a moment of silence, when everyone thought the sadness could be turned over, Selena came up with a new idea.

"Ah~ This is too disturbing."

Tang Wenwan was startled by this sudden invitation. She looked at the woman who had not yet recovered from her emotions with a bit of flattery and answered with a bit of surprise.

"The house has been quiet for too long~"

Selena looked towards Professor Luca, hesitant to speak, and the sadness in her eyes became even more obvious.

Professor Luca nodded, patted the back of her hand, sighed and looked at Tang Wenwan.

"Although we know this is a bit too much to ask of you, but we haven't felt the joy of having children around us for a long time. If you don't mind~"

Professor Luca knew very well that the gap between him and his daughter could not be resolved in a day or two, and the loneliness of the empty nest became even more desolate after seeing Tang Wenwan. He could especially empathize with his wife's sadness.

"But~"

Tang Wenwan felt that this meal contained so much information that she was a little overwhelmed.

"But what's the big deal? Just think of yourself as Luca and his wife's daughter for a few years, and help them practice how to be good parents again."

Jeric sensed the awkwardness of the situation and raised his glass, half jokingly.

"Besides, you have also seen Selena's insights in the field of psychology. Her studio is in her own home. If you move in, you can discuss the topic of art therapy that you are interested in with her nearby."

Jeric is truly a businessman. His persuasion from an altruistic perspective is so flawless that it is hard to refuse.

"Yes, yes, regarding the topic of art therapy, I have many more ideas to discuss with you. I will take you to see my studio right now. I have several projects on hand and you can participate if you are interested."

Speaking of academics, Selena became a different person, full of energy. She stood up and was about to pull Tang Wenwan to the inner room.

"You have now completed a double degree. You have two of the best professors in the industry teaching you immersively. Why are you still hesitating?"

Jeric's smiling and bewitching voice followed behind her, and Tang Wenwan was vaguely thinking that this meal might be like a Hongmen Banquet.

Shortly after the dinner, Tang Wenwan finally moved into Professor Luca's home after being invited many times.

Every morning, Tang Wenwan went to the studio at St. Dominic's College with Professor Luca to paint and discuss painting techniques and art theories together.

After returning home, I discussed the topics of psychology research and art therapy with Selena, and my life became more fulfilling and rich.

"Wendy, why are you still here so late?"

Selena herself did not expect that Tang Wenwan's move-in did not allow her to display her maternal love beyond her normal level, but instead accelerated the research progress of several projects she was working on.

Selena gently opened the door of the studio and looked inside with great distress.

Tang Wenwan raised her eyes and smiled:

"I would like to study these cases further,"

Selena approached Tang Wenwan and was pleased to see that she was comparing a psychological diagnosis in her hand with an abstract painting.

"You don't have to work so hard. You haven't had a good meal in several days. Professor Luca is blaming me for putting too much pressure on you."

Selena touched her short hair with a motherly look and sat down beside her. After teaching for so many years, it was rare to find such a self-motivated and diligent student.

"You don't put pressure on me. I'm just too interested in your research field. Every time I enter your studio, it's like opening the door to Alibaba's treasure trove. I don't want to leave at all."

Tang Wenwan heard the concern and worry in Selena's tone, and finally put down the manuscript in her hand and turned around.

"Is the food at home not to your liking? How about we take you to Chinatown this weekend to change your taste?"

Selena was still worried about Tang Wenwan's appetite, and she felt really bad seeing the child getting thinner and thinner.

It would be fine if I didn’t mention it, but now that I do, I feel like I’ve lost my appetite lately.

"Selena you are so nice, how can you be so nice."

Tang Wenwan immediately hugged Selena's waist and started to act coquettishly. The tenderness in Selena's eyes slowly turned wet under her touch.

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