Her Seven Little Bodyguards

Chapter 32 

She checked on her children, looking worried. Her kids were usually rambunctious, but she now noticed there were dark circles under their eyes from their lack of sleep. Concerned, she said, “You kids must’ve been worried sick. You guys didn’t sleep well, did you? I’m back now, and I’m fine. You don’t have to worry anymore. I’ll be fine. Just take care of yourselves, alright? I’ve taken the day off, so what do you say we have some bonding time?”

The kids nodded solemnly. “As long as you’re back, we’ll be fine, Mommy. We’ll go with your idea.”

Jack seemed miffed, though. He held his mother’s hand and said, “Sit down, Mommy We want to see if you’re hurt. I bet they did this on purpose. They knew you’d be there, and they set you up.”

was still worried. “We’ll find out who they are, Mommy. They won’t get away

his lips, tears welling up in his eyes. “We were worried sick, Mommy. We couldn’t believe it when you got yourself in

you’ve done, kids. I’m fine, and there’s nothing to worry about.

the same time, “We missed you too, Mommy. We

filled with sadness and apology, “I did come back in one piece, but I failed to take your brother with me.

away. All five of her kids were slightly telepathic, and the boys could feel that their brother and sister