Mistaking the CEO for a Gigolo

“Alright.” Nicole nodded and held the girls’ hands as they headed for the dessert store.

Beside her, Nina’s gaze trailed towards Evan, Juan, and Kyle. A small frown settled on her brows as she saw them walking further away.

Why didn’t Mommy ask them to come along as well? What if we lose them?

Thinking of it, she tilted her head and asked, “Mommy, why don’t we ask Daddy to join us?”

But Nicole grunted and hastened her steps instead. “I’m not going to do that!”

She was still angry with him for trying to seduce Daphne yesterday.

Seeing her mother in a foul mood, Nina followed quietly without saying another word.

Over at the dessert store, Maya’s eyes glimmered with excitement the moment she saw the wide array of colorful and yummy desserts laid out at the counter.

To a small girl like her, such simple joy was heaven. Her mouth watered as she stared at the cheesecake. It had been a long time since she last indulged in desserts.

“Mommy, can I have a bigger piece?” she implored.

Nina rolled her eyes and smacked her lips when she heard her sister’s request. “You’ll gain more weight if you keep eating. You’ll become as big as a bear and you won’t be able to walk at this rate.”

and let off a disgruntled scoff. It was true that she was on the fleshier side and that she had a

you’re slim. You’re so slim you look like a monkey, like a stick, like a wire, like

sarcastically at her and looked at Maya in the eyes. “I might be

her lips and thought of how

say she was proud

was lost for

are harsh, but they are well-intended. Why not we eat less this time, but I promise to bring you here again?” Nicole

what her mother said and

their picks, the three took their desserts and went over to the dining area. Maya stole a look at Nina and emulated how she ate like

Maya wanted to lose weight, but it was too difficult for her to say no

to be more disciplined and it was her job as their mother to push them

showed on the phone screen. He was frantically looking

out that they were at the dessert store, Evan quickly brought Juan and Kyle

tell us you’re going to get dessert?” Juan

was worried sick,”

at Evan and did not reply. Me? Getting lost? I’m an

like I want to see

there was something going on between their parents, Juan and

the table. As Evan sat down beside

trying to move away. He adjusted his seat and moved closer