Marrying the Man in the Dark

Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1034 New Mother

“Mom!”

The moment the servant who went to pick up the children opened the door, Serafina darted in. Following behind her was a composed Alexis, and Soren, who was bringing up the rear, carried both his and his sister’s backpacks.

“Lucy’s here too!” Serafina dashed straight into Lucy’s arms. “Lucy, I missed you so much!”

“You say that every time, kiddo.” Lucy chuckled helplessly, retrieving three exquisitely wrapped chocolates from her bag. “I came in a rush this time and didn’t bring any gifts. But here are the chocolates I received at the last academic conference. You can have them.”

“Thank you, Lucy!” Serafina kissed Lucy’s cheek before running upstairs with chocolates in hand.

Soren smiled wryly as he watched his sister run away. Then, he approached Lucy and took his share of the chocolate. “Lucy, you seem preoccupied.”

Lucy instinctively touched her face. “Is it that obvious?”

“No.” Soren shook his head, grinning. “But I can read between the lines, and I can tell you’re troubled. And can’t think straight!”

Lucy shot him a wry look. “You’re too perceptive for your own good.”

her son. “That’s enough. Go upstairs and keep your sister company.

and glanced at Alexis before

tow.

the door upstairs before smiling and

took the chocolate she offered. “Miss,

talk to me?”

call me Mom. Come on an adventure with me, and I’ll show you the

lit

glanced at Cherise gratefully. “You weren’t lying after

chuckled awkwardly. “Well, you see… I

frowned at

him that the next time I saw you, I would ask if you wanted to adopt him…”

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Balance:

125 +0

1 Coins

1 Pearls

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1034 New

little guy too.”