Chapter 1232:

Truthfully, Freya had never dreamed of piling on so many after-school classes. With the combined backing of the Briggs Group, Anita International, and the Lambert Group, the twins were set for life whether they excelled or not. But after hearing their classmates list off soccer, robotics, and ballet, Jesse and Nina came home determined to do it all—and promptly signed up for half the offerings themselves. That was how the oversized schedule had landed in Alan’s hands—at the kids’ own insistence.

Fortunately, a handful of classes only met once a week, so there was still space for games and lazy afternoons.

Alan’s gaze drifted to the two pint-sized children, their heads barely reaching his thighs. For a moment, he simply gaped, completely thrown. Since when did kids turn into tiny overachievers?

Freya tried to keep her voice gentle as she assured Alan, “If things ever get out of hand, just call my dad or Ellis’s parents. Sheila would be happy to take them too.”

“Got it,” Alan gave a casual nod, already knowing he would never let them out of his sight. For him, these two kids were pure sunshine, and nothing would convince him to send them away.

eyes brimming with unshed tears. “Mommy, can’t I come with you?” she whimpered, her voice trembling with

in silence, his expression unreadable as he glanced from Nina to Freya. For a moment, Freya hesitated, searching for the

dabbing at her cheeks with a tissue. “Uncle Alan’s right here. We’re going to have an amazing time

then, Jesse called out, his quiet voice breaking the

bright smile. “What is it, Jesse? Do you miss Mommy and Daddy too?”

for ages,” he announced, his voice steady and unnaturally mature for his age. “You wiped her tears away too soon, so now she can’t keep up

her watery eyes go wide with innocent sincerity. “That’s right!” she

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Was Jesse calling Nina’s tears fake? He stood there, at a total loss—what kind

throat, sweeping the twins with a sharp, warning look. “You two had better behave

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