“Mommy!”

Hearing their persistent cries, Nicole sighed. The word “Mommy” was particularly irritating today, as if reminding her that she was just a substitute.

They’re thinking of me as a substitute—Evan too!

But as she thought it over, she decided that was unfair. The children just wanted a mother’s love. There was nothing wrong with that.

Perhaps it was fate that she and the kids met each other.

I’m going to be leaving in a few days anyway. I might as well act as their mother’s replacement for now.

With this thought in mind, she curled her lips up in a happy smile and got out of bed.

Opening the door, she was greeted by four excited faces staring up at her.

“Mommy, hurry! We have to eat breakfast! We’re going to Rose Garden today.”

“I got it.”

Breakfast was all of Nicole’s favorite foods. Evan had left specific instructions for the maids about what the old Nicole used to love to eat. Since everything was suited to her tastes, she did not hesitate in eating more.

Maya stared at her mother with a pout on her lips. “Mommy, you passed on your shameless genes to Nina and gave me your gluttonous genes!”

plates in front of her. She stopped eating and shot the girl a sheepish smile. “The

should stay here forever! That way you’ll be able

Nicole was rendered speechless.

over by some tasty food—that I’ll be willing to be

“So will you?”

out to tug on her mother’s sleeve. A pair of earnest and bright eyes gazed up

smile, Nicole’s eyes glinted as she

and declared, “I’ll go

dependent on

“Daddy’s here!”

barely left Juan’s mouth

before Nicole, a small, amused smile curved his

 He doesn’t think I’m as

not bring the topic up. Instead, he said, “If you’re done, go

and

her retreating back, adoration shining in his

away the table, he ordered,

“Yes, Mr. Seet!”

at the table, mentally taking note of the empty plates. After that, she continued cleaning

The four kids instantly surrounded

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