“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!”

of her. She stopped eating and shot the girl a sheepish smile. “The food here is

you’ll be able

Nicole was rendered speechless.

food—that I’ll be willing to be

“So will you?”

was lost in her thoughts, Maya reached out to tug on her mother’s sleeve. A pair of earnest and

eyes glinted as

and declared, “I’ll go wherever

dependent on me as

“Daddy’s here!”

had barely left Juan’s mouth

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

He doesn’t

did not bring the topic up. Instead, he said, “If you’re done,

stood up and

her retreating back, adoration shining in his

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

“Yes, Mr. Seet!”

table, mentally taking note of the empty plates. After

some casual clothing before exiting her room. The four kids instantly surrounded her, complimenting her attire

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