“Mommy!”

Hearing their persistent cries, Nicole sighed. The word “Mommy” was particularly irritating today, as if reminding her that she was just a substitute.

They’re thinking of me as a substitute—Evan too!

But as she thought it over, she decided that was unfair. The children just wanted a mother’s love. There was nothing wrong with that.

Perhaps it was fate that she and the kids met each other.

I’m going to be leaving in a few days anyway. I might as well act as their mother’s replacement for now.

With this thought in mind, she curled her lips up in a happy smile and got out of bed.

Opening the door, she was greeted by four excited faces staring up at her.

“Mommy, hurry! We have to eat breakfast! We’re going to Rose Garden today.”

“I got it.”

Breakfast was all of Nicole’s favorite foods. Evan had left specific instructions for the maids about what the old Nicole used to love to eat. Since everything was suited to her tastes, she did not hesitate in eating more.

Maya stared at her mother with a pout on her lips. “Mommy, you passed on your shameless genes to Nina and gave me your gluttonous genes!”

mountain of shrimp shells and empty plates in front of her. She stopped eating and shot the girl a sheepish smile. “The food here is just too

way you’ll be able to eat all this delicious food

Nicole was rendered speechless.

little girl has the most interesting ideas! Does she seriously think I’ll be won over by some tasty food—that I’ll be willing to be their substitute

“So will you?”

tug on her

up into a smile, Nicole’s eyes glinted as she replied, “We’ll see. I’ll

declared, “I’ll go wherever

sighed. She’s really become dependent on me as her

“Daddy’s here!”

words had barely left Juan’s mouth when Evan strode

noticing the empty plates before Nicole, a small, amused smile curved his

He doesn’t think I’m as gluttonous as

the topic up. Instead, he said, “If you’re done, go get ready. We’re going to

stood up and rushed to

watched her retreating back, adoration shining in

at the maid who came to clear away the table, he ordered, “Take note of what she likes to eat. Prepare

“Yes, Mr. Seet!”

the empty plates. After that, she continued

The four kids instantly surrounded her, complimenting her

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