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.

smiled. "So, I have a few questions. Has your uncle Lincoln been frequenting your place?"

walk up to her questioning her kids, in their school without her knowledge, it'd mean trouble. She really hoped some

us. He visits everyday, bringing us gifts and snacks.

the revelation. Lincoln sleeps at

tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "Your uncle seems really nice. Which is why he's my friend as well. But..did he do this

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

a lump forming in

your mum..."

"They

I have to ask this, but it's very important for the process I told you about. Did mum and dad have any issues before he...you know, died?" expressions turned sour. Sylvie's heart skipped a beat, wondering if the question had

the floor Then, one day, they started arguing. They fought all the time, and there was even a day dad left home

gripped I her

just receiv The chips and chipotle sauce she had for lunch threatened to

and Paul had major issues before his death. And now, this

heart raced beneath

Her heart raced

hand into her bag where she pulled out some

I these for

the tremor in her

from

"Thank you, aunt Sylvie."

nothing. This is just to make sure you keep our meeting a secret, alright? Remember, if mum knows, the surprise will be ruined, and she won't be happy. You wouldn't want that to happen, right?" They shook

her,

"Bye!"

licking hers as

She rested her head on the steering wheel, trying to piece the

she might be having

thinking of ways to complete the puzzle in her

time in the Jacuzzi. But when she stepped

was a white box