Chapter 44

Annie dropped her humour and reciprocated Lucianne’s serious demeanor, “They’re alright. But it’s always a worry when the kids are in school. Waiting for the time to pass, and just hoping that they’ll come home safely is pure torture.”

“Let’s hope the case can be closed soon.” Lucianne said with furrowed brows.

Suddenly, Lucianne felt her dress being gently tugged. She looked at the source, and her voice turned soft as she bent down to greet the little boy, “Hello, Russell. How was school today?”

“Hello, Aunt Lucy.” He wrapped his little arms around Lucianne’s neck right after he said that. It didn’t matter how many times Russell hugged her, her heart would melt every single time. When he let her go, he asked, “Aunt Lucy, can you come play with me?”

Lucianne already looked guilty that she had to disappoint him, “Well.no, sweetheart. Aunt Lucy has some work to do. But I promise to play with you one day, okay?

His already-large eyes widened as he asked innocently, “Is Aunt Lucy catching bad guys?” Lucianne smiled, “Yes, Russell. And we have to catch them fast so everyone will be safe. Hm?”

Russell hugged her again as he whimpered into her ear, “Be careful of bad guys, Aunt Lucy. When I grow up, I’ll protect Aunt Lucy from bad guys.” Lucianne was holding back her tears a s she held Russell before releasing him.

a brave boy, Russell. Go play with Rita now, okay?” He nodded dotingly with an adorable

surprised voice than rang through the room,

“Well, they’re easy to be with. No ulterior motives. No ill-intentions. Easy to read.

curiously, “Were the kids

kids kinda see me as almost being one of them. The most daring ones even interrupt the training sessions with my warriors just to make me

see a child. It feels welcoming and assuring. I think that’s

asked in disbelief. Christian started

was suppressing a guilty smile as he held her

in annoyance, “You were

then said, “Oh, we thought

“No, Ben said Russell is four. Rita is

put in any effort.

couldn’t believe what she was hearing. But she decided to give in this time. So she pulled herself up and pecked a kiss on his cheek before saying, “Don’t

answer, or the kiss. Xandar kissed Lucianne’s forehead before whispering, “You’re

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