When I get rich, I’ll build a castle like this one too. It doesn’t have to be too big as long as it fits me and my kids.

This is only my first day here, but I’m already missing the kids.

She clicked on her WhatsApp to video call her kids.

Because of the time difference, the kids were having their breakfast when they received the call.

They squeezed to fit their faces inside the screen after accepting their mommy’s call.

“Mommy!”

“Mommy!”

“Mommy, I miss you.”

“Mommy, I-I’m eating.”

Nicole gazed at them affectionately before asking what they were having for breakfast.

Nina was about to reply when Juan stopped her.

“Mommy, Maya should reply to this question,” he said.

Nina giggled. “Yes, Mommy. Ms. Patty told us to recite a rhyme. Maya has memorized it well. Come on, Maya!”

Maya rolled her eyes at Nina but said nothing.

Nicole thought Maya had forgotten everything and consoled her. “It’s alright, Maya. Ask your brother and sister to teach you. I believe you’ll learn it soon enough.”

learned it! I don’t need them to teach me!”

on. Recite

is laughing

it. I’m not afraid,

any food? Yes sir, yes sir, three plates full. One plate of chips, one plate

other three kids exchanged glances before bursting

hear that? Maya recited that rhyme

Patty scolded her in

lowered her head

comforted her. “Maya, I’ll teach you when

She nodded fervently.

chicken? I’ll ask the chef to

is

she was

rolled her eyes. I

I will recite

“Okay. Maya, good job!”

Sophia’s conversation, Nicole smiled

breakfast. Mommy

“Bye, Mommy.”

“Bye-bye, Mommy.”

“Mommy, come back soon.”

I’ll recite rhymes and recipes when you come

“Okay.”

hanging up, the smile on Nicole’s

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