Pretense

As Harriet walked through the doors, Damien felt his heart flutter. It did every time he saw her. It marveled him how he was able to live with her for three whole years and not fall in love with her.

He must’ve been bewitched.

“You look tired.” He walked up to her and pressed a kiss to her lips, making Addison and Aiden twist their faces.

“Stop kissing my mummy!” Aiden yelled, jumping from the chair to welcome his mother.

“Kiss me too, mummy.” He pouted his lips and Harriet laughed before placing a kiss on his lips. Knowing that Addison would want hers, she gave her a kiss too.

Damien, who was thinking of letting Harriet handle the twins once she returned, changed his mind. He wasn’t even sure she could take care of herself with how famished she looked.

“I’ll run you a bubble bath to calm you down, okay? Stay there for a bit while I prepare dinner.” He said and helped her out of her shoes.

When Harriet left, he turned to the twins. “Now, mummy is exhausted, so, I’ll need you both to c