The parents picked up their children, and only Fia remained standing at the door.Quincey called out the names of the two children through the microphone once again. "Wait a moment. I'll go inside and check.""Okay." Fia stared intently at the interior. It was the first day of school for her two children, and she was anxious, not knowing what their feelings would be.Just the thought that in the future, both of them would get used to going to school, waking up obediently every morning, and bidding her farewell made her well up with tears for some reason.A few minutes later, Quincey led the two children out.She apologized. "One of their classmates had soiled his pants, so it took a bit longer.""No problem. Thank you," Fia said, taking the hands of her two children.Quincey mentioned, "They don't talk much at school.""Oh?" Fia stepped back. "They do talk at home."Irene muttered quietly, "I don't know the other kids.""We talk to each other," Adrian added.Quincey chuckled
When Fia arrived at Maxwell Corporation, she checked her phone and saw a message from Quincey’s work number. Fia hesitated for a while before replying. Fia recalled the gossip she had heard yesterday, and her mood grew somewhat heavy.She herself didn't know why Quincey’s situation seemed to affect her.In the afternoon, when Fia went to pick up her children, she walked with a few other parents and overheard some gossip."That girl is so pitiful! She has an androgynous style and look, the first to arrive at the kindergarten gate every morning and the last to leave.""I wonder if she gets paid well.""Who knows? The k
Fia didn't believe that Lucifer would come back just then, but seeing her two children so happy, she hoped it might be true. "Why is it you?!" When he opened the door and saw Conrad, Adrian immediately exclaimed.The look of disappointment left Conrad feeling at a loss.He lifted the bags of food in his hands. "I brought you some things.""Just seeing you irritates me!" Adrian rarely had such a bad temper. He turned around and went back in.Irene was also very disappointed, but she didn't have her brother's temper. She looked at Conrad and said, "We thought Daddy had come back."Conrad felt as if his heart was burning.These were his children.Yet they were so dependent on someone with a warped personality.However, he didn't have the right to complain. He put down the things in his hands, crouched down, and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't know.""It's not your fault. It was my brother's misunderstanding." Irene was feeling a little melancholic. "Daddy has never been like thi
Irene looked at Fia. “Mommy, do you think that’s okay?”"We’ll see." Fia wasn't as harsh this time, knowing that she would leave with the children sooner or later.The next morning, Fia took her two children out, and Mrs. Taylor was waiting outside."Are you taking the kids to school? I'll go with you," Mrs. Taylor said.Fia hesitated for a moment. "You're getting older. Take good care of Silas and the others at home and rest more during your free time.""Sigh, my sons don't need me to take care of them! I'm so bored, and I miss these little darlings. Ms. Sia, please have some pity on this old lady."Fia fell silent for a moment and agreed. "Alright."On the way, Fia drove while Mrs. Taylor and the two children sat in the back.Mrs. Taylor was in her sixties, but she had no generation gap with the children. They chatted about various topics.But all centered around the two kids.The car stopped near the kindergarten, and Mrs. Taylor led the children away, each in either hand
When she opened the message, she found eleven digits, a phone number.Fia felt a surge of excitement and immediately stepped out of her office to call Quincey."Hello, is this Ms. Black?""It's me." Quincey’s voice sounded somewhat heavy. "I didn't go to work today.""Yeah," Fia replied, momentarily unsure of what to say.Quincey stayed silent for a couple of seconds. "I'm sorry about this morning. I was in a bad mood."Fia replied, "It's okay. Everyone has their bad days.""Are you curious about my situation?" Quincey chuckled self-deprecatingly. "There's nothing much to be curious about. I'm sure you've heard at least some of it."Fia was momentarily speechless.Quincey said faintly, "I stand at the kindergarten gate every morning, say 'good morning' to everyone, and bid them 'goodbye' in the evening. In everyone's eyes, I'm like an alien, here for their amusement, here to be discussed.""You can’t control what people say. Living your own life well is good enough." Fia coul
Her gaze turned to them, and for a moment, it felt as though she didn't know Fia at all. Her face maintained its polite smile, neither more nor less than before. At that moment, Fia felt like she was a stranger. Quincey had an unusual personality, and she had a cool demeanor.If she were a boy, she would probably attract many girls."Adrian Guthrie, Irene Guthrie." She announced into the microphone.Fia approached her. "Ms. Black, you...""Who's that?" Quincey interrupted her, her gaze landing on Conrad and Mrs. Taylor, who were not far away.Fia turned to look, and she heard Quincey say, "Your mother-in-law and husband, right?""No." Fia began to explain.Quincey turned off the microphone and whispered, "I just remembered. You mentioned that the children don't have a father, and you don't have a husband, right?""Right." Fia confirmed without hesitation.Quincey smiled, then quickly walked over to where her colleagues were holding Adrian and Irene’s hand, and brought th
She remained distant and aloof while allowing the great Conrad Maxwell to escort her into the venue. She did not seem to be interested in getting to know nor warming up to anyone.As the guests invited him to have a drink together, Conrad refused with a firm yet polite tone. “I’m terribly sorry, gentlemen. I’m still feeling under the weather so it’s best for me to refrain from drinking for now.”The guests were curious hearing this, “Mr. Maxwell, you can walk fairly well now. Have you found an expert surgeon to have it fixed?”“Yes, I did.” Conrad lightly tapped on Fia’s hand with a smile.In an instant, everyone’s eyes were on Fia.“Could it be that… It was this young lady who healed you?”“No, I’ve got nothing to do with it!” Fia retorted while pinching Conrad’s waist as hard as she could. She was upset that he dragged her into this conversation, making her the center of everyone’s attention.“Well, yes. It’s just my luck that my leg recovered fully after just a night’s slee
A frown spread across Fia’s face when she realized what she had done. She should not have retorted like that.Felicity grimaced. “Ms. Sia, how could you talk to my father like that?!”Feeling uneasy, Fia retorted, “I can’t help it. This is just the way I talk. What’re you going to do about it, huh? Bite me?”“Look at her, Conrad! Look at this vile woman! She has no manners at all!”Yet, Conrad defended Fia in a heartbeat. “Well, this is just how she talks. She can’t help it.”Conall, on the other hand, wheeled closer to Fia and took a good look at her.“My dear... You’re… You’re…”Fia frowned, “My name is Sia Stewart!”The spark of hope that was in Conall’s eyes faded. “I see… My apologies.”Then, the man lowered his head, looking utterly saddened.“Dad, let’s pick a spot close to the stage.” Felicity took her uncle’s place and wheeled her father away, fearing that he might mistake Sia as her dead half-sister.However, it was not just Conall who noticed something. Finn also