In the morning, the sun is warm and the air is crisp. Jenna was preparing breakfast in the kitchen while Olivia sat in the living room holding her stuffed dog, wiggling and singing. Jenna listened to her sing for a long time, and when her breakfast was ready, she called out, "Olivia, Oliver, it's time for breakfast!" "Yes, Mom." Olivia ran over immediately and Oliver followed her. Jenna touched her head happily and was about to go into the kitchen to get some water when she turned to see Sean coming out of the room. Her eyes widened: "Didn't I tell you not to come out?" Sean looked at her sadly, "I want to enjoy this happiness too, my son and daughter are so well-behaved and sweet! I want to hug them, kiss them and pinch their face." Jenna looked back, wanting to hide him before Olivia noticed. "Jenna..." Sean felt very hurt. Oliver turned his head at the sound of his voice and his eyes suddenly widened. "he..." "Ah..." Olivia screamed, throwing down the spoon in her ha
"After dinner, I'll buy you something delicious, okay?" Olivia took a bite of her food and ignored him. "Do you want to buy toys too?" "Auntie already bought them." Olivia looked down and didn't look at him. Auntie? Esther? Sean furrowed his brow. 'Why did you steal my work?' he muttered to himself. He looked sadly at Jenna: 'Why didn't you let me meet these kids first?' Jenna sighed: "I haven't been shopping for a long time, let's go together after breakfast." "Okay." Sean said happily. After breakfast, Sean helped Jenna with the dishes while Olivia and Oliver looked into the living room, a little curious and a little scared. Thinking about how much their friend's father loved his son, they also wondered if their father would love them that much, so they were a little hopeful about getting close to him. Jenna came out and patted their little noses: "What's going on? Daddy's doing the dishes. Look how pretty he is." Olivia and Ester looked back at noon. It was true
Sean looked at Jenna and felt that she had never been so beautiful. Suddenly he couldn't help himself. He wrapped his arms around Jenna's waist, leaned down and kissed her, biting her lip and kissing her hard. Jenna's eyes widened and for a moment she was unable to react. Sean didn't really want to show affection in front of children and strangers, so he let go after a few seconds. Jenna was stunned for a moment and looked at him. He smiled awkwardly, licked his lips and said, "Let's go out dressed like this. I'll pay the bill." Jenna nodded, biting her lip slightly as her heart raced. How strange. How could she still be in love after all this time? A family of four walked out of the store, making people stare as they left. As they walked, passersby turned to them and said, "So handsome!" "Is he a model?" "Are his children twins? They're so cute." Jenna thought they had been out too long and said she wanted to go home, but Sean wanted to walk around for a while so eve
Sean, Jenna and the kids finally returned to New York. At first, Sean didn't want to bring Jenna back to his house, preferring to hide her and the kids somewhere else for a while, but unexpectedly, Sean's grandfather, who actually hardly ever interfered with anything that happened in the Anderson family, suddenly called and told him to bring Jenna to the Anderson family residence. Jenna was obviously not ready, but there was nothing she could do to refuse. When Jenna arrived at the Anderson residence, she expected rejection and abuse, but Sean's Grandpa was kind and welcomed her warmly. Jenna didn't want to be too happy, so she was just polite, and after they talked, she stood up and said, "It was nice to meet you, sir, but I'm afraid I have to go home. The kids are waiting for me at home." Jenna didn't dare bring her children into that house for fear they would be treated unpleasantly, so she decided to hold off on introducing her children to Sean's family. Coming down t
After trying to sleep, Sean actually fell asleep for a while, but he woke up again not long after, and now he missed Jenna's song. So he ran over and lay down next to Jenna.Jenna, who was already asleep, finally woke up and said sleepily, "Oh, I'm sorry. I fell asleep.""That's okay. I just wanted to give you a hug anyway." Sean whispered.Jenna nodded. "It's too small in here. Let's go into the next room."Sean nodded happily, then they went into the next room, and the oeia immediately hugged Jenna and immediately fell asleep. * Around seven in the morning, Oliver woke up to find Jenna no longer beside him. Since it was already dawn, he wasn't scared anymore because he thought Jenna was awake and his sister was still sleeping next to him.The little boy woke up and checked his blanket and Pampers and found that he hadn't wet the bed. It seemed that she had actually stopped wetting the bed because she hadn't peed in her pants in a week.She got out of bed happily and noticed that th
Even though she didn't want to argue with a child, and even though she wanted to use this opportunity to win her daughter's heart...but! Never spoil a child when it comes to picky eating, or Jenna will beat her up too. How could she dare to go against Jenna? There were still important things to do today, so she couldn't provoke a fight now."Olivia, be a good girl and listen to your mother," she said softly.Olivia turned her face away in dissatisfaction, then lowered her head to eat her food as well.Sean felt a little sorry. He couldn't please his wife and daughter at the same time. It was like a big business competition, and he had to sacrifice one of the best projects to get another.After dinner, Jenna went to take a shower, and as soon as she entered the bathroom and heard the sound of water, Sean immediately convinced the kids: "Let's watch some TV, okay?""Mommy's going to scold me," Olivia said."No, Mommy will watch it with us."Sean didn't have to try very hard to get the t
As they were in the middle of an erotic scene, Jenna said, "I really don't want to spoil the mood. But... where are the kids?""Watching TV." Sean was sweating but still clinging to her, leaning down and kissing her hair and cheeks."They'll be looking for us, can't we just do it later? Didn't we do it yesterday?" Jenna pleaded."You owe me over three years. How can one time be enough?""I'll pay you later." Jenna leaned against his chest and pleaded, "The child will also notice and come looking for us when he realizes we've been missing for too long.""Alright..." Sean stood up and said as he cleaned himself, "I'm going to take a shower first.""Okay..." Jenna smiled and buried her face in the pillow. This kind of crazy adult atmosphere really made it hard for her to lift her head.Sean smiled, leaned over and kissed her shoulder, then opened the window and went to take a shower. After showering, he put on his pajamas. He was a little depressed about not being able to touch his lover
"We'll have lunch together," Sean whispered after kissing her. "Maybe I'll eat with Esther," she said. "You work hard. I have too little money in my account, so if you want me to marry you, find more.""How much do you need?" Sean raised his chin arrogantly.Jenna laughed and puffed out her chest. "Just kidding. Go to work, my future husband."Sean blushed. Future husband? That means he accepted her proposal, right?After Sean leaves, Esther takes Olivia in her arms and says to Jenna, "Come on, I'll take you somewhere! I can't wait!"Jenna was confused: "Where are you going?""A secret." Esther smiled mysteriously, "I want to surprise you.""You always surprise me." Jenna said as she took Oliver by the hand and walked out.Esther drove them to a shopping mall, then went to the second floor and entered a very large clothing store. Judging by the decor, it seemed to be a high-end brand.The saleswoman noticed the customer's arrival and rushed over to greet her, walking over and saying,
“Bye, kids!” Valeria called out, waving at them as they ran toward the school gate. They paused to wave back before continuing on. Once they were safely inside, Ben started the car and they headed toward the café. “You know, you don’t have to do this every day. I can get my own car,” Valeria said, staring out the window, fully aware of Ben glancing her way as they stopped at a red light. “So I’m supposed to risk losing you again? No thanks,” Ben replied as the light turned green and they drove on. This time, Valeria turned to look at him. “Come on, Ben. That happened months ago. I’m fine now, totally capable of driving myself. You can’t babysit me forever, you know?” she added, turning her gaze back outside. “I can, and I will,” Ben said firmly. The rest of the ride was quiet. When they reached the café, Valeria got out without saying a word and headed straight inside. He didn’t seriously expect her to never drive again, right? She let out a deep sigh, dropped her bag behind t
Ben walked up to her, smiling. She smiled back until she bumped into someone. She looked down and found the same little boy from the cafe. “Oh, it’s you!” she said, crouching. “Mom?” Oliver said with a big smile. The word made Valeria uncomfortable, and she glanced at everyone—especially Alexa. Alexa was right there, so why was the kid calling her “mom”? “Oh! You live here?” Valeria asked. The boy grinned, his missing front teeth making him look even cuter. “I went to Colorado with my dad,” he said simply. Valeria’s eyes moved to the little girl next to him. “And this?” “I’m Oliver,” the boy said with a proud smile. “And this is my sister, Olivia.” Valeria chuckled, remembering how adorable Emily and Ethan could be. “You can call me Val,” she told them. Oliver’s eyes shifted to Ben, who was standing beside her. “This is Ben,” Valeria added. Ben crouched beside her with a mock scowl. “Hey, bro,” he said, then winked at Valeria, making her heart race. Ben chuck
A woman walked, pulling her jacket tighter around her small frame as the cold wind hit her. The click of her boots on the floor was the only sound echoing through the space. She still couldn’t believe her eyes when she found out Jenna was alive. A year ago, she had felt so relieved, thinking she’d finally gotten rid of her. But now the girl was back— that annoying little thing who once clung to their lives like a parasite. The woman turned sharply left and stepped into a dark alley. The path was narrow barely enough for one person to walk through without brushing against the brick walls on both sides. The alley was long and pitch black, forcing her to squint and step carefully. Part of her grumbled at how she couldn’t see a thing, but another part was glad the darkness was hiding whatever creepy crawlies were on those walls. She shivered and almost screamed when something scurried across her $26,000 boots. A flickering bulb at the end of the alley gave her a target, and she ran to
Valeria walked into her apartment, struggling to carry Emily and Ethan who were fast asleep in her arms. "Thanks so much, Mrs. Smith," she said with a grateful smile to her neighbor, a woman in her mid-fifties who lived alone. "It's no problem, dear. You look a little busy," Mrs. Smith said, nodding toward the two kids. Valeria chuckled softly and nodded. "Good night, sweetie. If you need anything, just knock. I'm only a few steps away," Mrs. Smith added with a wink before heading back to her place. That was just the kind of woman. Mrs. Smith was the type who’d open the door with a baseball bat raised high, day or night, always cautious. But deep down, she was the kindest, most caring soul. Valeria smiled, remembering the night Mrs. Smith almost whacked Ben with her bat because Valeria had been late answering the door after a shower, and forgetful Ben had left his keys. Mrs. Smith thought he was a thief. Carefully, Valeria tucked Emily and Ethan into their beds. "Good
When she opened her eyes, she found Ben leaning against the balcony wall, arms crossed, smiling at her so softly it made her blush. She tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Why are you looking at me like that?" Ben chuckled, walked over, and gently lifted her chin, kissing the tip of her nose. "Because you’re the sweetest thing I’ve ever seen... after those two little monsters," he teased just as Emily and Ethan’s voices called out his name. Ben groaned while Valeria tried not to laugh. Ever since Ben had confessed his feelings, he never missed a chance to shower Valeria with affection. They spent the morning playing, filling the apartment with laughter that felt like music to Valeria’s ears. "Alright, kids, time to brush your teeth," she said, herding them away as she carried dirty plates to the kitchen. As she started prepping food for the kids, Ben leaned casually against the counter. "Who was on the phone?" Valeria asked. "Mr. Anderson. He invited us to dinner with hi
A man in a white Armani suit got up from behind his desk and stepped forward to shake their hands. "Welcome, Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Karen. I'm Ben McKenzie," he greeted them with a friendly smile. Sean raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised by the man's cheerfulness, but shook his hand politely anyway. He sat down in the chair across from Ben, while Karen took the seat next to him. "We should start the presentation soon," Karen said, looking at her watch. Ben smiled wider and nodded. At first, nervousness showed on his face, but as the presentation progressed, his confidence grew. Sean was quite impressed with Ben's presentation, but he didn't find much to like. In his heart, he had already decided to decline the offer. Ben was busy organizing his files when his secretary called and someone knocked on the door. Ben looked up from his work and his face instantly lit up. Sean and Karen didn't turn around, assuming it was none of their business. "Valeria, are you here?" said Ben,
Before going to Colorado to meet Ben. Before going to Ben's company, or rather Ben Mckinzie's hotel in Colorado, Sean stood in front of the mirror, pulled his blazer closer to his body and combed his hair with his fingers. He looked at his reflection and barely recognized the figure he saw. His eyes had lost their sparkle and his jaw was sore after months, almost a year, of constantly putting on a fake smile for everyone. But this was his life now, and he was beginning to accept it. With a heavy sigh, Sean moved to close the door to his room. As the door was about to close, his eyes fell on a set of ties lying in the corner of the room. Still, he refused to wear them. Lily, in her own way, left the ties there, as if hoping Sean would change his mind. Lily always said he would wear them one day, but in his heart, Sean knew he would only wear them if Jenna tied them around his neck, and they all knew that was no longer possible. He locked the door and stepped out. Just a few ste
Friday came quickly. Valeria decided to take the kids to the park, since they had been kind of distant from each other since their fight yesterday. Emily was starting to avoid Ethan, so Valeria felt she needed to talk to her. "Kids, are you going to the park today?" she asked as she took some of her cereal. "With Dad?" they asked in unison. Sometimes their bond really was that close, and Valeria felt like it was déjà vu all over again. Valeria paused for a moment to deal with the bad feeling in her heart, then replied, "Dad didn't answer my phone. So we'll spend the day without him," she said, and the children pouted, but then perked up as the taxi pulled up in front of the park, where many children were laughing and playing on the swings and slides. The sun was not shining brightly over their heads that day, but the sky was not dark either. A cold breeze hit them as they stepped onto the sidewalk. "Mom, I'm going to the slide," Ethan said as he ran to the slide. Emily was st
"Get in," Ben said in an annoyed tone as he picked Emily up and buckled her into the back seat. Valeria did the same for Ethan. He sat in the passenger seat and fastened his seat belt. "Ben, slow down," Valeria murmured, holding his hand as he drove a little faster than usual. Ben stared at her for a few moments, but Valeria's attention was only on the road. She didn't want to get into an accident or involve the children in one. Ben took his eyes off her and looked at the back seat where Ethan was looking out of the window with an angry frown and Emily with red cheeks and a flowing pink nose. A few tear stains still clung to her cheeks as she continued to sob. Valeria sighed heavily, and Ben continued to slow the car down. It was the children's second day of school and Valeria and Ben had already been called to the school because there was a complaint from the principal that Ethan had hit someone and their daughter was crying for unknown reasons. Soon they reached home. On