Jude placed Juniper on her lap and asked her, "Juniper, are you unhappy? If you don't want to talk with your mommy, you can always tell me about it."

Upon hearing that, Juniper lowered her gaze and fell into a short silence. "Aunt Jude, too many things have happened after we moved here. Did Mommy tell you about Mr. Handsome?"

"Yes, she did. I know everything that has happened over here. Just tell me what's on your mind."

"Jameson Fowler has not come to school for two days. I heard that he is sick from high fever, and I am worried about him."

Coincidentally, Selena was done with the dishes and came out just in time to overhear Juniper's words.

"Mommy told me that their adult problems have nothing to do with us kids. To be honest, I am not mad at the twins anymore, but I still pretend like I do. However, he's sick now and I am very worried. I want to visit him but I am afraid to ask Mommy."

and did not take another step

wanted to protect Juniper's innocence, visiting Jameson would mean meeting Pierre again. Unfortunately,

Don't you think so? If he is sick, he might infect you when you visit him. And if you fall sick too, your mommy will be very

the complications that might arise, so she tried her best

Juniper was disappointed, she still nodded obediently

wistful mood. Jude joined her and gave her

her friend." Even though Jude had clearly denied Juniper's request, she shared Selena's thoughts as well. We

to happen at this juncture? How should I face him?" Selena's voice sounded hoarse. As she spoke, she covered her face in exasperation, and the problem added to her throbbing headache. If it had not been for the emergency call Pierre received that night, she would have slept with him. After she had learned about the truth, she could not see Pierre's request in the same light anymore. She was more hesitant to sleep with him for the 'second time' now when they had never done

was still in the dark about

have to sleep now!" Jude was tired from the plane trip earlier, and she was at the end of her wits regarding Selena's awkward situation anyway. After Jude had left for her bedroom upstairs, Selena was left alone on the sofa, and she fell into deep thoughts

well into its third day. For the past three days, everyone in the entire household had been walking on thin ice because John was

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