Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 91

After thinking of the perfect way to begin her enquires, Sylvie came up with one that was a have a lot of options. a little ridiculous. But she didn't

She pulled over in front of the school, then waited in the car until the bell rang and the kids came trooping out. She was taking a huge risk-she knew. But if it worked out, the risk would be worth it.

She left the car, scouring her eyes over the place and feeling relieved the moment she saw them-Lily and Cora.

They

were both carrying their backpacks with Lily holding Cora's hand as they hopped out of the building, heading for the central Pack to wait for their mum with the other kids. This was Sylvie's chance.

She went over, approaching them before they reached the park

"Hey, pumpkins!" She waved at them, wearing her bright smile

The girls' eyes beamed upon seeing her. "Aunty Sylvie!"

Sylvie didn't look suspicious for any of the staff around to stop her. She was a heavily pregnant woman decently dressed in a pair of jeans and black shirt. Who could suspect someone like her? How was school today?" Sylvie stroke Cora's hair. "It was fine."

"Did you come with mummy?" Lily asked, looking behind her.

Sylvie

e stuttered for a second before getting the words out. "No. And actually, your mum doesn't need to know I was here."

God, she hated that she was doing this to Evelyn's kids, but she didn't have a choice. Since her conversation with Westley three days ago, she's been restless. You see, myself and some other friends of your mum are planning a little surprise for her," she continued calmly as she led them to a seat in the park. They found an empty spot where she sat in the middle. "But to achieve that, there are certain things we must know. You see, it's an adult thing. So, I don't expect you to understand much, which is why I'm not going to explain further, but we want to help her heal from the of your dad. Do Do you understand what I mean?"

loss

Guilt stabbed Sylvie hard in the chest. For God's sake, she shouldn't be bringing up such sensitive topic!

Lily and Cora were just six and four. Hopefully, they were young enough to fall for her lies.

They bobbed their heads.

uncle Lincoln

really risky. If Evelyn were to walk up to her questioning her kids, in their school

smiles. "Uncle Lincoln has been very nice to us. He visits everyday, bringing us gifts and snacks. He even takes us out sometimes and

at the revelation. Lincoln sleeps

Which

head. "Back then, he didn't come to the house all

lump forming

your mum..."

"They

you about.

muttered, staring down at the floor Then, one day, they started arguing. They fought all the time, and there was even a

I her hand, giving

from the information she'd just receiv The chips and chipotle sauce she had for

before his death. And now,

heart raced beneath

Her heart raced

hand into her bag where she pulled

I these for

hide the tremor in her

you!" Cora snatched two from her, while Lily

"Thank you, aunt Sylvie."

Remember, if mum knows, the surprise

her, okay? You can tell her you got

"Bye!"

hers

in her car, she released the tensed breath she'd been holding. She

truly didn't kill Paul and didn't have anything planned against Kage like she'd thought? But, why would Evelyn lie to her? And why did it seem like she might be having some sort of relationship with

to complete the puzzle in her head. Her mind wouldn't be at

she wanted to do was spend a long time in the Jacuzzi. But when she stepped into the bedroom, she was met with a package on

brows furrowed. It was a white box with some rose petals