“Looks like I came at the wrong time,” Fia said with a dry smile.Irene immediately jumped up and hugged her waist.“Don’t get angry, Mommy! We still love you the most!”Adrian said, “That’s right! No one can steal your number one spot!”Just because she wasn’t around, the twins were getting used to Conrad and they were having fun together.Seemed like no one could suppress the bonds between them that were forged of blood!“Mommy?”“Are you angry?”Fia sighed. “I’m not. You didn’t do anything wrong. Why would I be?”After making a great lunch with Sophia, Fia went downstairs to eat with Eileen.But when she saw that the door to Eileen’s apartment was wide open, she got scared and quickly ran in.“...”And then, she was like a spectator watching Victor kneeling in front of Eileen.Eileen was simply sitting on the sofa, looking at him numbly as if she was just a husk.Fia awkwardly coughed. “Let’s get lunch upstairs.”She went ahead to help Eileen up and then said to Victo
“Uh-huh!” Irene decided to focus on the food and not on the adults after getting Adrian annoyed.“Take some beef.” Fia picked up a piece of beef and gave it to Eileen, ignoring Conrad.Eileen got close and whispered, “You told me to give myself a chance. What about you?”Fia whispered back, “Our situation is different.”Eileen nodded. “But the kids can’t accompany you forever. The only person that can accompany us is our other half.”She knew that, of course. But the estrangement of five years couldn’t be dispelled that easily.Just then, there was a sound from the entrance.Fia quickly got up to greet the person.When Lucifer came in and saw her, he smiled. “How did you know it’s me?”“You have the key, of course.” Fia naturally took the bags in his hand.She looked at it and mumbled, “Why did you buy more blocks for them? They haven’t even finished the ones you bought for them previously.”“I bought some when I came across a toy shop when I was overseas.”In the dining ro
Cornad took a few more bites and was the first to leave.Victor was feeling tired and also said his goodbyes. He then went upstairs to look for Conrad.The two cousins who used to be rivals now sat in the same living room in harmony.Victor looked at the apartment that Conrad bought and said, “Aurora Residences really does live up to its name as a high-end neighborhood. This apartment is very well made.”“If you like it, you can buy one too.”“Forget about me. I can stay anywhere alone. No need to buy so many assets. No one’s inheriting it anyway.”Conrad gave it a glance. “My uncle and aunt have no children. No matter where you’re from, you’re always their son.”“I know. They told me that too.”Conrad then said, “What I’m saying is that there’s no need for you to announce your lineage in a press conference and cut off your relationship with the Maxwells.”“Are you worried that I’ll run away and won’t take care of them? The reason that I announced my lineage is because I want
“He won’t. Don’t worry,” Fia said and then looked at her curious daughter. She patted Irene’s head and said, “Aunt Eileen and I are talking about the TV show.”“Okay.” Irene looked away, pretending not to hear.Eileen glanced at her, and couldn’t say anything else.She simply said, “Give me a call if there’s anything. Or Conrad. Even Victor’s fine!”“Sure.” Fia gave her a smile. “A doctor will visit you tonight to look at your injury. I also arranged for a nurse to come take care of you.”“I’m not that hurt. There’s no need for that. All I need to do is eat and sleep well.”“You have to apply the cream on your wounds periodically to get better so that your bones will stop causing you pain,” Fia said. “If you’re afraid to be alone at home, tell Lyn to accompany you.”Eileen’s heart skipped a beat. “You won’t come and visit me soon?’“Lucifer didn’t manage to celebrate the new year when he was alone out there. The kids and I will have to accompany him, so we won’t visit you for n
Fia watched the trio like an outsider. She couldn’t help but feel moved. Yet, there was a sense of worry and sorrow too. "Lucifer, have you resolved the matter with your company?""No," Lucifer replied as he finished washing the dishes, then wiped the stove clean with a cloth.Fia gazed at his back, feeling an unusual heaviness.Just by looking at how Esme, Peter, and Britney behaved initially, one could tell what a terrifying master he was.But here, with her, he wasn't like that, and was always restraining his manic temper.She wondered how she got so fortunate to have him treat her so well."Is there anything I can help with?"Lucifer paused. "Let's not discuss adult matters in front of the kids.""Then we'll talk later.""Okay."Afterward, Lucifer played with the kids in the children's room.Fia did some work on the computer. Her current job was very flexible and made money easily.At night, when both children were asleep, the two of them sat in the living room.Luc
Adrian and Irene blinked. "So, we don't have to go to kindergarten anymore?""You'll still go to kindergarten. When I'm at work, you'll be at school, and I'll pick you up when I'm done."Adrian frowned but didn't say anything.Irene voiced her question. "So when I get to know everyone and then leave, do I have to go to a different kindergarten?""Yes, that's right." Fia was a little concerned. She reassured them. "But, don't worry. Mommy will be with you, and as long as you have Mommy, there's nothing to be afraid of, okay?""We won't ever leave each other, right?" Irene asked."That's right." Fia felt a bit sad for Adrian.He was always trying to be a matured man, a peacemaker, making sure she and Lucifer didn't fight."Adrian, in the future, let’s change it so that Mommy will protect you and your little sister. Just eat and play happily like your sister, okay?"Adrian was silent for a moment before asking, "Can we still contact Daddy when we go abroad?"Fia suddenly choked
“Then remember to call us!”Adrian and Irene were reluctant to let him go.Lucifer’s heart felt uneasy. He crouched down to hug the two children. “Alright. I will think of you two all the time, no matter where.”He raised his head and looked at Fia. “No matter where I am, I will miss you all.”Adrian and Irene could not hold back their tears anymore and started crying.Fia said, “Let the kids and I send you to the airport.”“No need. Otherwise, people will laugh when they see us crying at the airport.”He rubbed the two children’s heads. “When I’m not around, you need to listen to Mommy and help me protect Mommy well, got it?”“Got it.” The two children said in between sobs.Adrian added, "I will protect Mommy and my little sister. Daddy, you can focus on your work.""Good. You're a good boy."After Lucifer left, both children hugged Fia and cried.Fia’s heart was in turmoil.She was afraid that Lucifer might not return this time, at least not until he was done dealing w
Adrian and Irene were initially somewhat apprehensive, but upon hearing about the goldfish, their eyes lit up.Irene asked, "Are there many goldfish?""That's right! We have a big, big fish tank with lots of goldfish inside!" Quincey’s fair face lit up with a smile.Fia stared at her, momentarily taken aback.This girl had a small, fair face with exquisite features. If she grew out her hair, she would be absolutely enchanting.But for some reason, this strikingly beautiful girl dressed in a more neutral style and walked with a boyish stride.Quincey led the two children slowly toward the inside of the kindergarten, and Fia followed, her gaze fixed on Quincey."Wow! Isn’t it pretty, Adrian?""Yes!"The two children stood by the fish tank, gently touching the fish through the glass, as if they were afraid of startling the fish."They really like the goldfish." Quincey lifted her head and met Fia’s slightly dazzled gaze. Her smile became even more captivating."Are you planning