The Woman From Hell

"Caroline, were the children good? Did they kick up a fuss?

"I should have finished work earlier and helped you share the burden."

Able to tell that I was sad, Caroline pretended to be nonchalant. "Madam, you'll be overwhelmed if you were to be responsible for everything.

"The children are still young and are unaware of what's happening. But if this continues, we would likely not able to..."

"Don't worry, Caroline. I understand what you mean."

Theo spent all his time at home in the study. Just as Shannon said before, Delia did not have many opportunities to interact with him alone, while I got used to moving between work and home every day.

I did not have any spare energy left to deal with emergencies at all when I got busy. However, when the weekend rolled over and Munchkin came home, he could not hide his excitement when he saw Delia and ran forward to hug her. "Mommy Delia, I missed you so much. Did you miss me?"

Delia looked at me silently. The expression on her face was complicated, but there was a smug smile on the corners of her mouth. "I did. You've grown quite a bit now, haven't you, Munchkin? Looks like you've been eating and sleeping well." "Did anything good happen in school that you'd like to share with Mommy?"

I knew Munchkin actually saw Delia as his mom in his eyes. He was unwilling to let go of his hand that was hugging Delia even when he was acting all cute.

This matter was predestined from the very beginning when I let Munchkin make Delia his godmother.

from the side, most likely feeling upset. There

being intimate with Delia

see Delia, he also wondered why she had been staying here for so long. "Munchkin, go back to your room first. Timothy and Wendy have been waiting for you for a long time. I'll come play with you all

"Alright!"

had Caroline prepare some snacks and pastries that the children loved

if she wanted to cause

not let

would not

be turned

Theo at the door of the study when I was

to drink? I'll bring it up to your

Theo's voice drifted

back at Munchkin and me who were not far away and nodded.

not ask any more questions. He just asked Caroline to prepare

stay to listen either. I

deliberately avoided clashing with Delia when Munchkin was around. I tried