Chapter 654

"Mommy, what's wrong?" Cassidy cupped Jennifer's face. "Why do you look so sad?"

Jennifer forced a smile. "I'm fine. I just feel like I've let you and your brother down. I… I haven't taken good care of you."

"Says who?" Cassidy kissed Jennifer's cheek with a bright grin. "Look at how well-fed we are! And we have nice clothes, dresses, and so many snacks! All of this is thanks to your hard work! You're the best, Mommy! And you're the one who loves us the most."

Caleb quickly chimed in, "Mommy, don't take what I said to heart! Actually, it doesn't matter if we don't have a dad as long as we have you!"

Jennifer was comforted by their words and held both children tightly.

People said women were inherently gentle, but motherhood made them strong. Jennifer thought she was the perfect example of that.

Even though the truth hit her hard, she knew she had to keep going when she looked at her children. She couldn't afford to be weak. She still had to work hard to provide the best for her c