“We’re home,” informed Zachary softly.

Charlotte didn’t react.

Zachary tapped her face lightly to prompt her to open her eyes slowly. She asked groggily, “Are we there yet? Where are the kids?”

“They’re waiting for you,” replied Zachary as he helped Charlotte out of the car.

“Mommy!” called out Ellie. Her short legs ran over. She was so excited that she almost knocked Charlotte to the ground.

Fortunately, Zachary was there to steady Charlotte.

She crouched down immediately to pick up Ellie’s chubby figure and kiss the girl’s soft cheeks.

“Mommy, where have you been? I miss you so much,” said Ellie. Her voice turned thick with tears as soon as her lips parted, and crystal clear teardrops swirled in her eyes.

However, Ellie never let her tears roll down her cheeks because the kids had agreed that they would not cry.

“Mommy missed you too,” said Charlotte while hugging Ellie. The former’s heart was heavy with guilt when she apologized, “I’m so sorry. I didn’t take care of you.”

and his tiny, new boots stomped on the puddle as he hurried over. That caused water from the puddle to

called out Charlotte, who opened her arms immediately

“Mommy, are you okay?”

a tough and calm manner. Yet, he couldn’t conceal his weaker side when he saw his mommy

promised Charlotte while hugging Robbie. She kissed his hair and asked, “Robbie, I heard that you had an allergic reaction.

of Charlotte’s face, and he seemed heartbroken to see how pale

minor issue. I’ll

the nurse pushed

mommy!” called out Jamie excitedly

said Charlotte. She rushed over to hug Jamie and ask, “How is your leg? Are you feeling better? When did they take the cast

I am recovering well,” answered Jamie. He hugged Charlotte tightly and added coquettishly, “I miss you so much, mommy. I had a dream about you this afternoon, and I was so scared that

will never leave again,” said Charlotte. She pinched his

Charlotte’s side. Robbie held her skirt, Ellie held one hand, and Jamie held

She needs to rest, too,”

and Robbie up and put

Robbie, who almost fell

was gripping Zachary’s hair. She even demonstrated

her instantly. He grabbed onto

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