Chapter 427

As darkness took over the sky, Adina was finally finished cleaning up the messy living room. She took a glance at Duke who was reading a book on the couch, and rubbed her nose in confusion. 

‘It’s almost ten in the evening. Why is this man still here? 

Does he want me to order him to leave?’ 

The four kids seemed to be gaining even more energy, and Adina had no idea when they would all be going to bed. 

After giving it some thought, Adina made the decision to put the kids to bed first and deal with Duke after. 

“Alright, Georgie, Hal, Al, and Mel, time to put the toys away. We’re going to go upstairs and take a bath,” she said with a smile while standing at the side of the play mat. 

Harold said, “Five more minutes, Mommy,” without raising his head and while still holding the Transformer toy in his arms. 

Adina was getting a little tired. 

That was already the third time they had asked for five 

more minutes. 

brother and said, “Five more

anybody who heard her would instantly be melted by her soft voice. Adina looked at Alden and George and asked, “What about you two? Do you want to

and said, “I’m going to stay here with Mel because I’m afraid Harold might bully

rough sometimes. I’ll be

Harold was speechless. 

I pick on her? These two are

be difficult for you to get a good night’s sleep,” Duke added with a smile. “That’s okay,” Adina answered with a soft smile. “L’IL join them in

would never let

difficult for you to take care of four kids on your OWI, so you don’t need to put up such a strong

 

this? I’ll stay over to

no need for that!” Adina shook her head immediately

and the gaze he used to

her place. A glimpse of disappointment flashed through Duke’s eyes. “Okay then. It’s getting late. I should head back now,” he said as he stood up calmly.

turned back and asked, “Are you kids not going to say

him, as they were

looked at Duke and gave him a little wave.

LUL 

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