Catherine's POV
"Blake, let's say what you said is true. But I am not as emotional as you are." "I'm not trying to force you to fall in love with me, but I hope that our relationship will grow deeper. Can you tell me how you feel about me now? I want to be sure. I don't want to spend my day wandering anymore. Please?" Blake's tone was very gentle, making people unable to resist. I bit my lower lip. I had always been brave, but not right now. "Well, I admit that you have been very nice to me and the kids these days, and your performance is almost flawless. Anyway, I don't hate living with you now. But I can't say that I'm in love with you." I plucked up my courage and expressed my feelings. "It's already a good start, isn't it?" Blake chuckled in a low voice. I looked up at him. He had been immersed in sorrow just now, but now he was chuckling. Was he acting back then? "How's your relationship with your mother now?" I asked cuCatherine's POV Just as we were having breakfast at the dining table, Howard pushed a baby cart and walked into the parlor. I asked him quickly, "We're going to Disneyland in Orlando later. Do you want to join us?" "Of course! How can Ash and I miss the fun? Am I right, Ash?" Ash was Howard's treasure, and he took great care of her. "Daddy, I want to play!" Ash mumbled. After Hedwig finished her breakfast, she sat up straight and looked at me feeding Ash. "Mommy, Ash is spitting out her food. Why are you still feeding her? She doesn't want to eat anymore!" Hedwig said unhappily. I chuckled. "Hedwig, Ash is still too little. She can't eat fast. This is how she eats. You used to eat like this as well." "That's not true!" Hedwig immediately denied that she used to be without table manners at all. The serious expression on Hedwig's face amused Blake and Howard. "Mommy, can you feed Ash quickly? We are done eating. W
Catherine's POV New Jersey was not far from Florida. After an hour of flight, the kids were a bit worn out. Hedwig, who had been singing and jumping on the plane, fell asleep in Blake's arms. A limousine appeared in front of the airport. We got into the limousine and headed for Orlando's most luxurious hotel. After we arrived at the hotel, Henry stepped forward and handed us the room cards of the suites on the top floor. Howard and Ash would take a suite, while the four of us took another. The presidential suite came with a suite and two beds. When I heard that there were only two rooms, my heart skipped a beat. However, when I entered the room, I realized that I worried too much. "Put the kids to bed, and let's get some rest as well." Blake whispered. I nodded. The two of us each carried a sleeping kid and gently put them on the bed. They were exhausted, especially Hedwig. She was singing and dancing on the pla
Catherine's POV "Hedwig, tell me, what do you want to play?" Blake squatted down and looked at Hedwig tenderly and lovingly. "Daddy, I want to have ice cream!" Hedwig said in a low voice. She secretly glanced at me, worrying that I would say no. "Hedwig, see? There are all sorts of funny things here. We can have tasty food later when we go out. Let's play for a while now, OK?" Blake said. "There's an ice cream stall over there. Daddy, please! I'll just have one!" Hedwig pretended to be pitiful and begged Blake. Blake was helpless. He looked at me with his dark eyes. I sighed. I said, "She can have the smallest one." After getting my permission, Blake stood up and said, "I'll go get it now. Hedwig, wait for daddy!" "Daddy, I will come with you!" Hedwig immediately jumped up and down happily and followed Blake closely. Noah tugged at the corner of my clothes and said, "Stupid Hedwig can eat ice cream. I want one, too!"
Catherine's POV My imagination was quite rich, and I rarely went to amusement parks. Right now, I didn't want to be frightened anymore. I would rather admit that I was a coward. "Aren't you scared?" I closed my eyes tightly, my face buried in his shoulder. My legs were pressed against his waist, and I was practically hanging on him. I asked him with frustration. "No!" Blake said only one word in a very low and firm voice. In the next second, I felt Blake's hand on my shoulder. With his arm around me, we quickly walked through the dark corridor in front of us. Although there were still a lot of scenes that frightened me, somehow, I became brave with Blake's arm around me. When we were about to walk out, I quickly twisted my body and broke free from his embrace in an instant. "Mommy, you came out before daddy. Was daddy more scared than you?" As soon as Hedwig saw me, she immediately ran over and asked curiously. "Your m
Catherine's POV The sky gradually darkened. "It's getting dark. Time for us to leave." Blake said in a low voice. "Daddy, why should we leave just because it's getting dark? Look! The lights are on. It's so beautiful." Hedwig didn't want to leave. Blake said to her patiently, "Daddy will take you to dinner now. We can carry on tomorrow." "Why don't we eat around here? I think there'll be some amazing shows later. And we don't come here often." I felt it was a pity to miss such a chance. However, Blake said in a deep voice, "No. It's dangerous when it gets dark. We'd better leave." I heard his worries and nodded at once. "Let's go back to the hotel now." Nothing beat the safety of the kids. Hedwig and Noah were exhausted. They fell asleep in the car. I held Noah in my arms, while Blake held Hedwig. After spending the afternoon with them, we were both a bit tired. After we arrived at the hotel, the two kids
Blake's POV Catherine was like an ostrich, which made me helpless. But I didn't want to force her either. So, I went to wake up Hedwig and Noah, and then the four of us went to the hotel's restaurant. After dinner, Hedwig watched TV, Noah took the laptop, and Catherine sat cross-legged on the bed, working with her laptop. I was supposed to be the busiest one, yet now I had nothing to do. In the end, I chose to sit with Hedwig on the sofa and watch cartoons with her. I patiently explained any questions Hedwig raised, but I couldn't help looking at the woman on the bed in the bedroom. It was soon past eleven o 'clock at night. "Mommy, I want to sleep with Noah tonight. You and daddy should sleep here!" Hedwig ran to Catherine. I was sitting in the living room. After hearing Hedwig's words, I instantly fixed my gaze on Catherine, wanting to know her response. Catherine was shocked. She stared at Hedwig in confusion and as
Blake's POV Hedwig and Noah widened their eyes, waiting for Catherine to nod. "Fine. Hedwig, Mommy promises to sleep with daddy tonight. But you have to give me your word. Don't kick the covers off. Or you will catch a cold tomorrow. Understand?" Catherine finally compromised. Noah patted his chest and promised, "Mommy, don't worry. I'm Hedwig's brother. I will take care of stupid Hedwig." "Yes! Mommy, don't worry. Noah will take care of me!" Hedwig said. I was moved by the two kids. They were growing up. I held Hedwig in my arms and kissed her face. "Let's go. Daddy will carry you to sleep." "Daddy, put me down. I don't need you to carry me. I've grown up! You should stay here with Mommy!" Hedwig said. Noah jumped off the chair and walked over. He held Hedwig's hand and said, "Let's go. I will take you to bed!" "Daddy, remember to lock the door. Otherwise, mommy will flee away!" Before going out, Hedwig reminded me co
Catherine's POV After Hedwig went back, I locked the door, and then I heard Blake. I knew he was lying back on the ground again. "What did you think of what the kids just said?" asked Blake suddenly. "Which part?" I asked. "The things about stepmother and stepfather." I was stunned and said, "Let nature take its course." "What do you mean by that?" There was a hint of dissatisfaction in Blake's voice. "We aren't mates. If you meet your mate in the future, will you reject her?" I said. He suddenly sat up, walked directly to me, and said, "I've been spoiling you too much lately. You're not taking me seriously enough." I felt a sense of danger, and I covered my mouth quickly. "You haven't answered me seriously." Blake stared at me. "What do you want me to answer?" I asked. "Are you intending to find the kids a stepfather?" Blake's tone became inexplicably cold. I tilted my face, looked at the l