Chapter 111

By the time Paisley got home, she was utterly exhausted. But as she opened the door, she forced herself to summon every ounce of energy and put on a radiant smile. "Rena, Mommy's home."

"Mommy." Serena came running out of her bedroom in excitement, barefoot and ready to leap into Paisley's arms.

Paisley longed to scoop her daughter up and smother her with kisses, but having just come from the hospital, she didn't want to bring any of its lingering germs near her child. "Stop right there, and don't move," she said gently.

Serena pouted but obediently stopped in her tracks. "Mommy..."

"Be a good girl, Rena. I will take a shower and change my clothes, then I'll hug you," Paisley said softly. Maria quickly stepped in and scooped Serena up. "Rena, let your mommy take a shower first."

While Paisley showered, Serena stayed right outside the bathroom, refusing to leave. She was like a little puppy guarding its owner, occasionally letting out small whimpers as if asking how much longer it would take.

herself into her arms. Picking up her daughter, Paisley planted two big kisses on Serena's soft, rosy cheeks. All her fatigue and gloom melted away in

as she laid out a steaming breakfast. "Come eat quickly. You've

Paisley felt a wave of warmth fill her heart. This was exactly what she wanted-a cozy, lively home. Honestly, her

reading, she went off to play with Maria.

Ms. Johnson, Rena's previous teacher," Maria said. "She mentioned she's now at a different kindergarten and asked if Rena had found a new school yet. If not, she said

mention of Sophia. "I want to

daughter adored Sophia. "Alright, where's the kindergarten located? I'll take

her beloved teacher again, Serena was overjoyed and clamored for Maria to help her change into her prettiest

numerous missed calls, unread messages, and a backlog of

you coming to the studio today?" Lucy

If it's not urgent, put it on hold. If it's pressing, handle it as best as you can, and if you can't, then let me

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