Chapter 28

The other two, Tristan and Lilith, remained cool and distant. They watched their two coy siblings in their mother's arms while eating French fries, refusing to join. Among the four children, Julian and Hailey were soft-hearted and loved acting spoiled. Tristan and Lilith were cool and composed, and less clingy.

Each one of them was unique.

Lara came out of the kitchen with the dishes. She put the plate on the table rather roughly, and said unhappily, "Why are you back? It's still early! Did you get fired again? We can't put food on the table anymore. Can't you do something?"

Lara had to take care of four children every day. She couldn't take her eyes off them, worried they would get lost if she wasn't careful enough. If she had money, she would hire a nanny to assist her. She wouldn't need to be so exhausted every day. Unfortunately, Willow was struggling to make ends meet. Her salary was insufficient to cover the family expenses, let alone hire a nanny.

Lara was so, so tired.

Willow held Hailey and Julian's hands, and stood up. "Mom, don't worry. I didn't lose my job. I just came back to check on them."

Rachel came out of the bathroom. "Is that Willow?"

Willow beamed with joy. "Rachel!"

mom with the children,"

hour looking at each other's faces if Rachel didn't bring

complaining, she glared hatefully

nothing. Her salary would be enough for the

a lot," Willow said

Besides, I'm

words warmed Willow's heart, and her eyes became a

when I get rich is to

waiting," Rachel said, smiling

was a call from an unfamiliar number. She was about to grab the phone, but a small

Julian.

to show off his

she didn't stop him. It was an unrecognized call, so it could be a scammer. She would let

came from the phone. "Hi, little

me who you are first. Then, I'll let my mother answer the phone." Julian tried to probe the caller, and

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