Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

“Alright.” Nicole nodded and held the girls’ hands as they headed for the dessert store.

Beside her, Nina’s gaze trailed towards Evan, Juan, and Kyle. A small frown settled on her brows as she saw them walking further away.

Why didn’t Mommy ask them to come along as well? What if we lose them?

Thinking of it, she tilted her head and asked, “Mommy, why don’t we ask Daddy to join us?”

But Nicole grunted and hastened her steps instead. “I’m not going to do that!”

She was still angry with him for trying to seduce Daphne yesterday.

Seeing her mother in a foul mood, Nina followed quietly without saying another word.

Over at the dessert store, Maya’s eyes glimmered with excitement the moment she saw the wide array of colorful and yummy desserts laid out at the counter.

To a small girl like her, such simple joy was heaven. Her mouth watered as she stared at the cheesecake. It had been a long time since she last indulged in desserts.

“Mommy, can I have a bigger piece?” she implored.

Nina rolled her eyes and smacked her lips when she heard her sister’s request. “You’ll gain more weight if you keep eating. You’ll become as big as a bear and you won’t be able to walk at this rate.”

off a disgruntled scoff. It was true that she was on the fleshier side and that she had a small belly, but she felt Nina was exaggerating when she said

I know you’re slim. You’re so slim you look like a monkey, like a stick, like a wire, like

in the eyes. “I might be a

pouted her lips and thought of how she

she was proud of being

was lost

stop fighting. Maya, Nina’s words are harsh, but they are well-intended. Why not we eat less this time, but I

thought about what her mother said and

picks, the three took their desserts and went over to the dining area. Maya stole a look at Nina and emulated how she ate like a fine lady, taking one small bite

at Maya and patted her on the head. She knew Maya wanted to lose weight, but it was too difficult for her

to be more disciplined and it was

the

that they were at the dessert store, Evan quickly brought Juan and

Why didn’t you tell us you’re going to get dessert?”

was worried sick,” Kyle

a glimpse at Evan and did not

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on between their parents, Juan and Kyle exchanged sly looks and started

stepped forwards and pushed Evan towards the table. As Evan sat down beside

trying to move away. He adjusted