My Four Miraculous Treasures

Chapter 21

Edith tried to maintain her front as a strong and independent woman. Yet in the face of Jasper's rage, even she felt terrified and uneasy.

Sensing that she had made a mistake, she decided to pick her words carefully. "Sir, about the mess in your office... Four kids barged in and destroyed everything."

When she spoke, she didn't dare to make eye contact with Jasper. Her heart was drumming against her rib cage, afraid he would press further. Compared to the mess in the office, Edith was more worried about him finding out the reason behind the children's visit to his

office today.

Willow, standing nearby, was so nervous that she held her breath.

From Edith's explanation, it seemed Julian wasn't the only one who came. The rest of the children followed, too. Were they really the ones who trashed Jasper's office? If he ever caught them in the act, would have given them a harsh beating?

Willow lowered her head, and stared silently at her feet. She was so afraid of being noticed that she didn't even dare to breathe too loudly.

was so angry, he couldn't be bothered to shout at them. And yet, his expression was darker

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urges, his

Despicable brats?

when she heard Jasper refer to her

were all obedient and understanding. They would never cause such a mess without rhyme or reason. They must've been frightened by something in the first place. The mess was unintentional. Despite her anger, Willow kept her head down. She didn't dare

insisting on compensation. As the single mother of these children, she felt pained when she imagined the

out who the kids belonged

to put food on the table. How could

the children, Edith stole a glance at Willow.

mother of those children. If Willow brought them back here to apologize to Jasper face-to-face, then it was only a matter of time before he found out the truth. Jasper would also find out that Willow was the woman he had been searching for, and

didn't do

it seemed she had no idea that Jasper

told him the truth. Surely anyone in her position would have revealed the truth to