Chapter 27

My gaze was fixed on Natalia. It appeared as though she was taken aback by my presence. In her gaze, I could see fear.

"Mom, that uncle–" Aria was about to say something when Natalia interrupted her by asking, "Aria, Noah, why did you come here?"

While holding her hand, Noah responded, "We were missing you, Mom.”

I could not believe what was happening in front of me. How could she have children?

There might be some misunderstanding.

I stepped toward them and looked at Natalia directly.

"Are they your children?"

As if she were attempting to shield her children from me, Natalia firmly grasped the hands of her children and pushed them behind her.

I raised my brow in surprise. Did she think I would hurt those kids?

She cleared her throat and responded, "It's none of your business.”

She made every effort to avoid looking into my eyes. She glanced at Patric, who appeared to be in disbelief as well. Then she turned around and walked in another direction.

Arian and Noah turned their heads to