Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

“What is it?”

Nicole organized her thoughts and feelings before looking at the kids. She explained how they would be living with their grandparents.

“Mommy, seriously?”

Juan blinked his eyes in shock. He couldn’t believe what Nicole had just told them.

Kyle was stunned, too because Nicole’s suggestion came too suddenly.

“As you did something wrong, this is your punishment. Do you have the courage to accept it?” Nicole was holding back her tears as she asked them casually.

Kyle and Juan looked at each other again. Kyle was obviously displeased, while Juan sighed sadly.

I’ve never been apart from Mommy, ever! He thought sadly.

Nicole noticed how discouraged the boys seemed and assured them, “I’ll visit you at your grandparents’ home, so don’t worry. On weekends, we’ll get to play together. You’ll be able to see me often.”

“Then, how long will we be staying with them?”

How long?

don’t have an

her heart ached as if needles were stabbing

she could do for now was to work hard and become stronger. She’d only get to bring them back when

well you behave. If you behave well, I’ll bring you back soon. But you have to continue staying with your grandparents if I hear

knew the kids wouldn’t get

their grandparents would protect

were reasonable. She was certain they’d adore the

and how Grandpa allowed him to take away his favorite dishes

and Grandma love me! Perhaps I can help Mommy

doesn’t have to take care of us and her clinic. She must be tired. I can also

that thought, Juan’s despair faded into thin air.

Grandpa and

at Juan in confusion.

in his ear, “We

for a while before nodding at