Micheal coughed in embarrassment. The lengths his children would go to use him to impress their new friend were immeasurable.“I am very useful,” he echoed his son's words, and Yvonne couldn’t help but burst into laughter.Micheal grew confused. “My usefulness is funny to you, Miss Yvonne? Ha, I’m glad,” he said sarcastically.“You should see your expression, Mr. Langston. You look horrified,” Yvonne replied.She was sure Micheal would never help her unpack, and his expression confirmed her thoughts. Micheal looked as if he had swallowed an abomination. His lips twitched in obvious irritation but morphed into a forced smile when his kids turned around.It was simply hilarious.“He looks grumpy, right?” Lily asked.Yvonne nodded, still smiling.“Don’t worry. He’ll do it anyway,” Jack added, and with that, both kids dragged Yvonne toward the table set for their dining in the private room of the restaurant.Yvonne's and Lily's plates were packed full of food. Jack kept filling Yvonne’s
In the end, Yvonne found herself browsing a few interior decor magazines with Lily, who sat comfortably between her legs. The little darling looked extremely pleased where she was, and the same could be said about Yvonne. As Lily gave her suggestions like an adult, Yvonne subconsciously brushed her fingers through Lily's hair. Yvonne had initially hoped to paint the walls in her preferred colors and maybe set up a small office in a corner of the room that faced the balcony, providing a serene view of the sky. But with Lily acting so enthusiastically over the designs, she immediately changed her mind. She thought about Micheal being a driver, assuming he lived a modest life. The thought of bringing the little girl's fantasy to life made her heart swell with joy. Spending on that felt more fulfilling than dressing up and booking expensive restaurants to rebuild a relationship. She knew David still felt something for her, but after how he treated her that night, Yvonne regretted puttin
Finally, Micheal was done with his task. He looked around the room with a sense of pride. He had never bothered with such mundane tasks in his life. With enough money at his disposal, he had always had helpers to take care of these aspects. However, after spending over three years taking care of his children, it didn't feel as distant as it once had, and he was proud of the outcome.With his hands on his hips, Micheal glanced around the room with his lips pursed. Jack knew that was his father's pleased expression. He jumped down from his inspection stage and raised his hand to give his father a high five. Micheal bent his tall frame and lightly pressed his large palm to Jack's small one. Jack was proud of his father; he had done a good job impressing the woman he still strongly believed would be his mommy.“Do you want to go call her to have a look?” Micheal asked Jack, who eagerly nodded his head and ran outside the bedroom. Micheal took a quick glance around and quickly smoothed the
Yvonne had no idea how to respond and merely smiled to cover up the awkwardness. She understood that Micheal was doing everything he could for his children, but how did he feel personally? It was admirable that he did so much for his children's sake, but what about his own integrity? Was he upset that he had to touch a stranger's belongings?Yvonne wondered what thoughts roamed through his mind as he helped her unpack while she sat in the living room, scrolling through magazines. “Thank you very much, Mr. Langston. Would you like a cup of water? Juice?” she asked.“Water will be fine. Daddy doesn't like juice,” Lily replied on Micheal's behalf. “They are in charge,” Micheal gestured helplessly, which made Yvonne smile softly."Water it is, then,” Yvonne said, and they all walked back into the living room.Out of excitement, the kids suggested they watch a cartoon. Micheal was used to this routine, but it was a trigger for Yvonne, who had once purchased so many different types of car
In less than two hours, the children were fast asleep.Yvonne gestured to Micheal, asking him to help take the kids to her bedroom, but he shook his head and typed something on her phone.*"15 more minutes before you can move them, or they will wake up,"* read the message.When Yvonne saw the text, she nodded in agreement and continued to hold the kids close to her. Before the 15-minute mark, she had fallen asleep as well.Micheal was transfixed by the sight. Jack sat nestled against Yvonne, his head resting on her chest where it met Lily's head, which was nestled in between Yvonne's spread thighs. Yvonne held both children protectively, even as her head slumped back.He couldn’t resist capturing the moment. He held up his phone and took a picture of the scene. The sudden click of the camera jolted Yvonne awake, but thankfully, her first instinct was to check on Lily and Jack to make sure they were alright. This gave Micheal the chance to quickly put his phone away.Yvonne’s half-clos
Micheal had been so engrossed in his work that he hadn't noticed the movements coming from Yvonne's room. She had woken up in the middle of the night, realizing she was still wearing the outfit from the dinner meeting. After changing into her pajamas, Yvonne searched for something more comfortable for the twins but found nothing suitable. Instead, she loosened their outfits to keep them as comfortable as possible. Her thoughts then drifted to Micheal, wondering how he was doing. It was strange having a man in her home who wasn't David, but she wasn't bothered by it. Micheal gave her a sense of assurance that he would never overstep his boundaries or cause problems for her, which was exactly what Yvonne needed as she navigated her new relationship with his kids.Expecting to see Micheal asleep on the couch, Yvonne was surprised to find him fully focused on his laptop screen. She approached him cautiously, stopping at a respectful distance before gaining his attention.Micheal closed
The next morning, Yvonne woke up to find that Micheal and the kids were already up. Despite their father’s refusal to allow them to bathe at her house, the kids had brushed their teeth and were ready for breakfast, which, surprisingly, Micheal had prepared.It was an omelet sandwich—simple yet delicious. Yvonne ate her portion, dazed, under the curious gazes of Micheal and the kids. Apparently, Micheal had become a devoted participant in wooing her, with his children’s encouragement.Lily and Jack had suggested their father make their favorite sandwich so that their beloved Miss Yvonne would realize that cooking was another skill their daddy possessed. Yvonne, who was used to serving others all her life, was overwhelmed with emotion at being cooked for.She chewed with dazed and misty eyes, which made Micheal frown and Jack give his father a knowing look.Micheal then made up his mind to look into David. His curiosity had finally reached its peak.“Do you love it?” Lily asked.Yvonne
When the old nanny resigned, Micheal had accepted her decision without question. He never forced anyone into his life, and he certainly wouldn’t do so with his children.However, realizing that such a sweet woman had been driven away by his mother, who wanted to replace her with someone she could control, filled Micheal with anger.His frustration deepened when he arrived home with his kids to find Susan dozing off at the entrance instead of relaxing in her room.What was she trying to portray?That she couldn’t sleep unless the kids were home? A nanny typically uses the rare moments when the employers are away to enjoy some alone time, but Susan was trying to show that she preferred them around all the time.At that moment, Micheal saw Susan in a new light, noticing how she had customized her outfit, which was supposed to be comfortable, into something stylish. Her blouse was tied at the side, ending just below her chest, while her pants were slightly lowered to accentuate her slim w