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.

smile, her breath

gone for five years. I owe them so much. Even if

it’s only fair.”

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

Lloyd and his mother were talking about. He just vaguely felt that Mr. Lloyd seemed to have

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

parked steadily downstairs. Evelyn still hadn’t come

we arrived?” Lucas exclaimed, showing

unusual excitement.

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 you downstairs. Let me know

hesitation. Then fearing he might

be anything, and besides, it’s my first day back. It’s not appropriate for you to come

“I’ll be downstairs.”

Evelyn called him, but her

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