On the way, the two of them hardly spoke. It was instead Lucas who couldn’t contain his excitement, chattering non-stop. As he looked at the crowds with black hair and dark pupils filling the streets, he felt delighted. “Mom, they’re all like me!”

Evelyn forced a smile, but she had no mood at all. The thought of returning home and seeing Ben and Lucy made her heart pound.

The car stopped at a traffic light, and the man stole a glance at her, suggesting with his eyes, “Have you figured out what to say when you get back?”

Evelyn’s troubled thoughts were interrupted. She lowered her gaze, looking at her hands on her knees. “Not yet.”

She had no idea what would happen when they arrived. She even feared that Ben and Lucy wouldn’t recognize Lucas.

“Don’t worry too much. They’re doing well and they miss you,”

Huston spoke softly, a rare tenderness in his voice.

forced a bitter smile, her breath becoming unsteady.

I owe them

only fair.”

a pang in his heart upon hearing her words. After all, this whole situation was their fault, and he had to take

felt that Mr. Lloyd seemed to have some connection to them,

of the journey, neither of them spoke. Both were restless, especially

downstairs. Evelyn still hadn’t come back to her

have we arrived?” Lucas exclaimed, showing

unusual excitement.

hearing his voice, Evelyn suddenly realized they had already reached home. She quickly unbuckled her seat belt, and just as her fingertips touched the car door handle, she heard the steady voice of the man beside her, “I’ll wait for

need,” Evelyn rejected without hesitation. Then fearing he might

besides, it’s my first day back. It’s not appropriate

“I’ll be downstairs.”

but her gaze didn’t meet

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