“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
"Did you find a kindergarten?" Conrad asked curiously. "Which kindergarten is it?"He had been eager to help her find one but had been turned down.To avoid annoying her further, he had decided not to push it."It's near your company," Fia replied nonchalantly. "I'll finish work every day at 4:30 PM sharp and then pick up the kids.""Alright." Conrad readily agreed. He wanted her to join his company not to burden her with extra work.Irene looked up at him. "Can you promise me something?""Irene!" Adrian pulled his sister's clothes."I’m not asking him to buy anything for us." Irene huffed and quickly said, "I want him to protect our mommy! If there's any danger at his workplace, he has to protect her!"Fia was quite touched.Adrian nodded. "Yes."He held Irene’s hand and apologized. "I'm sorry, Irene. I didn't know...""It's okay." Irene pouted and glared at Conrad. "Did you hear that? You have to protect our mommy!""Okay." Conrad’s emotions were complicated.If they had
“There are many toys in the classroom. How about I bring you two in to play?”Seeing the two children silent, Fia said, “Can I send them in?”“Of course.” Quincey gave her a gentle smile, but did not let go of the two children’s hands.Fia followed behind and entered the classroom.The classroom had many children and all of them were wailing loudly.A few teachers were coaxing a few children. Some had one on their laps, one in their hands, and one by their side. They were extremely busy.Fia felt a headache coming on just looking at the scene. She felt that these kindergarten teachers were all very amazing.Quincey sat the two children down together and brought some toys over.Adrian and Irene were slowly attracted by the shape puzzle game. The two of them cooperated very well.Quincey crouched down behind the both of them and seeing the situation, looked at Fia who was about a meter away in a daze.A young mother who looked great and also gave a very good first impression.
"He's researching the chaser for Sophia, not for me." Fia’s expression grew even colder.Silas looked at her in a daze. "You... You've really changed a lot."As the elevator reached the top floor, Fia stepped out and didn't engage in further conversation with Silas.Conrad waited outside the elevator and greeted her with a smile. "You're here?""Yes," Fia replied indifferently, glanced at the notebook Silas had given her, and proceeded to talk business. "Mr. Maxwell, you have a meeting shortly.""Right," Conrad said with complex emotions. Her clear separation of her personal and professional life left him unsure of how to react."Where is the meeting room?" she asked coldly.Silas swept a glance at Conrad who was in a daze and quickly led the way.Fia didn't spare him a second glance and followed Silas to the meeting room.Later, Silas made a call to have others join the meeting. Fia prepared tea, ensuring that there was a hot cup of tea in front of each seat, resembling a