Chapter 427

As darkness took over the sky, Adina was finally finished cleaning up the messy living room. She took a glance at Duke who was reading a book on the couch, and rubbed her nose in confusion. 

‘It’s almost ten in the evening. Why is this man still here? 

Does he want me to order him to leave?’ 

The four kids seemed to be gaining even more energy, and Adina had no idea when they would all be going to bed. 

After giving it some thought, Adina made the decision to put the kids to bed first and deal with Duke after. 

“Alright, Georgie, Hal, Al, and Mel, time to put the toys away. We’re going to go upstairs and take a bath,” she said with a smile while standing at the side of the play mat. 

Harold said, “Five more minutes, Mommy,” without raising his head and while still holding the Transformer toy in his arms. 

Adina was getting a little tired. 

That was already the third time they had asked for five 

more minutes. 

brother and

anybody who heard her would instantly be melted by her soft voice. Adina looked at Alden and George and asked, “What about you two? Do you want to

stay here with Mel because I’m

up and said, “Harold plays rough sometimes. I’ll be here to

Harold was speechless. 

two are trying to

he goes. With him here, it’ll be difficult for you to get a good night’s sleep,” Duke added with a smile. “That’s okay,” Adina answered with a soft

never let go of

you to take care of four kids on your OWI, so you don’t need to put up such a strong front,”

said quietly. “How about this? I’ll stay over to help you look after the kids.”

Adina shook her head immediately as her

and the gaze he used to look at her was

night at her place. A glimpse of disappointment flashed through Duke’s eyes. “Okay then. It’s getting late. I should head back now,” he said

door, but turned back and asked, “Are you kids not going to say goodbye

him, as they were focused

Duke and gave

LUL 

Duke barefoot and gently shook his hand while saying,

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