Chapter 110: Loyalty

"No! That's my masterpiece! Why would you take it off?" she protested. "You're so mean, brother!"

Thunder was born a few minutes before Chiara, so she calls him her older brother even though they're twins-a fraternal pair.

I knelt down and placed a hand on Chiara's head. She's sensitive. She might think we don't like her "masterpiece" since we've been teasing her.

Her eyes were already welling up, though she was trying hard not to cry in front of her brother.

"Chiara, listen," I said, cupping her cheeks. "Do you see your brother's hair? If it falls out, you'll lose a brother."

"Will he disappear? That's great!"

I blinked twice. At that moment, I saw myself in her. The same feeling I get every time I take a life-that's what I saw in my daughter.

I froze, unable to react. Is this how my past haunts me?

"Chiara!" I shouted her name, but she just grinned and grabbed my hand.

"Just kidding, Mom," she said quickly before looking at Thunder, her brows furrowed. "Come here, ugly. Let me take off my beautiful creation." She rolled her eyes. THE HOUSE I built has three floors.

The first floor contains the living room and dining area. The second floor houses their bedrooms, the maid's quarters, and my room, while the third floor has their playroom and the rooftop. That's where we often eat and play when I have time to stay here.

They were playing while I sat on the couch, resting for a bit. I hadn't had much sleep-just a short nap before coming here. But I don't mind sacrificing sleep if it means I get to see them.

eyes and saw they were still engrossed in their games. If there's one thing my twins agree on, it's playing with robot cars and action figures.

be surprised. I closed my eyes again, hoping to sneak in a quick nap, knowing I might not get another chance

them again when

haven't you visited us for

to play by herself

adjusted my seat

his age. "We just miss you a

gently ruffling

what are those 'things' you're taking care of, Mom? Can we help?"

haven't been the most hands-on parent, but I've made sure they understand why I'm doing all

is how mature Thunder is for his age. Sometimes, I talk

like mine, has forced him to grow

to do is focus on your studies,

we'll rarely see you, then we'd

at Thunder's words. I'm their mother, yet they're the ones making

upstairs. She knew you'd come but is still scared of you," he said, pointing to the second

here. It wasn't intentional, but I had once terrified her because of something that happened to Thunder. He got a minor

assumed it was due to her negligence, but it turned out Chiara was the culprit. While playing, they spilled some

the pain you caused her

last thing Thunder said

will

it felt like those words were for me,

more maids and caretakers for them, Darcy is the only person I trust when it comes to my children. I can't bring myself to hire anyone else. That's why she receives a salary from me that's far more than she'd

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