Natalie walked up to her and leaned onto her shoulder. She pleaded, "Mommy, we just didn't want to be away from you. We've been missing you so much. That's why we asked Uncle Cedric to bring us here." It was hard for Yuna to imagine that Cedric would bring them here for that reason. Nathaniel explained further, "Uncle Cedric is also worried that if Mommy stays in Jefton State for too long, you won't ever come back. That's why we came." That was barely a good excuse, either. She'd still have to ask Cedric for the whole story. Natalie rubbed her face against Yuna's. "Mommy, are you mad?" Yuna decided to give the kids a good lesson this time. Crossing her arms, she put on a serious look. "Do you think I shouldn't be mad at you two?" Both of them shook their heads. They even stood up straight in front of her. Seeing their reaction, Yuna couldn't bring herself to be upset at them. But she wanted them to know how serious this was, so she continued to put on an act. "It's my
Yuna was quiet for a moment. "I don't know why, but the Chandler family came and asked me to release him. Where did you lock him up?" Yvan seemed disgusted by their action. "Okay. I'll ask my men to handle this." She asked, "You locked him up because of what happened that night, right?" She actually looked forward to hearing an answer from him. But Yvan said, "It's not all because of you. He shouldn't have used you to get acquainted with me. Before it even happens, he has already spread the news everywhere. Shouldn't I have given him a lesson?" "You didn't beat him to death, did you?" "No. He'd just be laid up for a few months," Yvan said casually, which made Yuna sure of what he had been through. Yuna knew that she couldn't interfere. It was Joe who made the mistake, after all. "I hope you'll solve this matter soon then. I don't want them to pester me to hand him over." "Okay." Seeing that she was about to leave, he frowned as if there was something else she should
Because of what happened to Joe, the Feron family was also restless. Herbert even called Yuna and asked her to return home. Although she had an excuse to turn him down, she still decided to go. She wanted to see how Herbert would handle Joe's engagement with Yasmine. When she reached the Feron house, Cora spoke up the moment she saw her, "Yuna must be such an incredible woman now. Not only is she handling a big project, she even has Yvan backing her up. Even the way she looks at others is different now. It's like we're different from her." "I obviously don't look at animals the same way as I look at humans." That instantly angered Cora. "What did you mean by that?" "It literally means what I just said." Cora didn't think Yuna would dare to speak that way here. Sitting beside Herbert, she complained, "Herbert, you heard what she said just now. How dare she say something like that to me? She doesn't have any respect for us at all!" Herbert had a stern look. Giving Cora
Unbothered, Yuna looked at Cora. She asked, amused, "Like I said, Mr. Jenkins is the sponsor of the Thornbeak project, which would make them think that we're close with Mr. Jenkins. When did I say I was close with Mr. Jenkins?" Cora was left speechless. There was a clear difference between the two. "Besides, even if that's not the truth, everyone talks about it as if it was. Wouldn't a lot of people pay our family more respect because of our connection with him?" Yuna's words made Herbert relax his brow. He even felt a sense of superiority now. Noticing that, Yuna knew that her plan had succeeded. Without another word, Herbert got up and went upstairs immediately. Cora quickled yelled at him when she saw him leaving, "Where are you going? We haven't even resolved the issue!" Herbert ignored her because he had a better plan in mind. Cora could only grit her teeth furiously. "I thought Dad would care about you more than that. If not, why would he not be bothered about m
Cedric asked concernedly, "So, Natalie and Nathaniel are with Yvan? Is it impossible to take them back?"If that was the case, he would bring those kids back from Yvan at all costs.Yuna nodded. She had no intention of keeping Cedric in the dark. "They have to stay with him for the moment."The brothers were flustered by her statement. Spencer asked further, "Surra, why does it have to be Yvan? Did he threaten you?"Cedric's expression changed. "He threatened you?"She shook her head. "No. It's just that it'll be dangerous if they're with me. Besides, I'll never know what they'll do if I entrust them to you guys. "You know that best. You were fooled by them twice."Cedric raised his hand, frowning. "Surra, I can't follow.""I'm at Feron company, and the Ferons are keeping an eye on me. Plus, I've found the culprit of the car accident from seven years ago. But he managed to escape all the time."He's never gonna stop right there. He wants me dead. If I take the kids back f
Yuna heard Natalie's giggles as soon as she entered the house.When Yuna walked to the living room, she saw Yvan playing house with Natalie.A strange emotion filled her chest when she witnessed the wholesome scene. Her mind went blank as she didn't know how to describe it.Natalie was smiling sweetly, whereas Yvan's features were somehow softened. He had always appeared icy, but now, he was solely focused on her. He was unusually patient. Yuna even noticed some cute clips on his shirt."Mommy, you're back!" Natalie waved her hands joyfully when she saw Yuna.Yuna withdrew her gaze from Yvan as she smiled at Natalie gently. "Where's your brother?""He's reading upstairs. He doesn't want to come down," Natalie replied.Yuna was aware of Nathaniel's demeanor. Natalie was a cheerful child, so she easily opened up to Yvan.Yuna asked Yvan, "Why didn't you go to work.""It won't hurt to skip a day," Yvan replied."Mommy, wanna join us?"Yuna placed her stuff down, smiling. "I'l
Yuna's expression slightly changed.A shrewd glint danced in Nathaniel's eyes. "Natalie's trying to draw his attention. That's it.""What kind of tricks are you pulling?" She narrowed her eyes and pinched his cheek."It's not a trick. We're trying to help you avert his attention so that you can finish your work. That way, you can take us away from here." Nathaniel let her pinch his cheek in resignation. He was expressive only in front of Yuna.A wave of relief washed over her. She was certain that Nathaniel wasn't having any wild ideas.Although their methods were wrong, she knew they were doing it for her sake.Now, she was determined to wrap up her matters to take them out of there.… It was the first time the whole family had dinner together.Yvan had informed Hesta to make kids' meals and jot the kids' favorites down. When Hesta served the kids two bottles of probiotic drink, Yuna was slightly stunned because it was the kids' go-to brand. There was no way Hesta knew
Kiara grumbled, "Don't you dare. What's wrong with trying to get close to my niece? I'm closer to her than you are."Yvan didn't release Natalie, so Kiara didn't have the chance to get close to her.Kiara's patience was running thin. "Yvan Jenkins, I'm your sister."He hummed calmly in response."Give me back my niece.""Behave in front of the kids." He gave her a sidelong glance. She broke into a smile immediately. "Natalie, Nathaniel, don't be scared. I'm not a bad guy. If you don't believe me, you can ask your mother."Yuna somehow felt a sense of domestic bliss while watching their little argument.Later, she and Kiara had a stroll in the yard. Yvan kept Natalie company, whereas Nathaniel was reading on the couch."So that brat was telling the truth. You're going to let the kids stay here?" Kiara's eyes brightened at the thought of Yuna and Yvan reconciling."It's temporary." Yuna burst her bubble. She explained further, "It's kinda complicated. Since the kids are in J