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.”

took a look at herself and let off a disgruntled scoff. It was true that she was on the fleshier side and that she had a small belly, but

like a monkey, like a stick, like a wire, like a spaghetti!”

sarcastically at her and looked at Maya in the

lips and

she could say she was proud of being an

was lost

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

about what her mother

took their desserts and went over to the dining area. Maya stole a look at Nina and emulated how

She knew Maya wanted to lose weight, but it was

more disciplined and it was her job as their mother to

they were enjoying their desserts, Nina’s phone rang and Evan’s name showed on the phone screen. He was frantically looking for them when he realized he had lost

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

didn’t you tell us you’re going to get dessert?” Juan

was worried sick,”

did not reply. Me?

it’s not like I want to

something going on between their parents, Juan and Kyle exchanged sly looks and

stepped forwards and pushed Evan towards the table. As Evan sat down beside Nicole, she

look hardened when he sensed her trying to move