Chapter 1426

“You really shouldn’t have, I’m starting to feel bad about this,” Hertha chuckled, scratching her head.

Spencer lived in the same apartment complex, so when Alaric had asked Hertha if they both resided there, she confirmed it without hesitation. They were even in the same building, albeit on different floors.

So, Hertha’s response to Alaric wasn’t totally a lie.

“Oh c’mon, you’re always dropping by with cookies or a pie for me. It’s just being neighborly, no need for any awkwardness,” Spencer said with an amiable smile.

“Mommy, Uncle Spencer!”

When Hertha and Spencer chatted, two sweet, cooing voices rang out, their little owners excitedly calling out for Hertha and Spencer.

The adorable lilt in their voices instantly melted Hertha’s heart. She turned around, looking down to see two little cherubs toddling towards her, their short legs carrying them as fast as they could, like a pair of bouncy balls rolling their way.

Julian huffed and puffed as he ran, while Helena’s pigtail bounces charmed the world with each step she took.

of Hertha’s nerves and discomfort vanished instantly, replaced by the glow of maternal love radiating

she bent down to scoop up the little one leading the

Mommy!” Hertha lifted Julian, nuzzling

face.

like hugging

adoration.

I want a hug, too!” Helena, born an hour after Julian and slightly

was always Julian who raced into their mother’s arms first, with Helena trailing behind, her cheeks

twinge of sympathy, Hertha quickly said, “Let me, it’s okay, I’m

bent over and gathered Helena into

a two–year–old child in each arm was no

in her right arm and Helena in her left, Hertha had already shared a tender

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