My Mommy’s Brave Heart

Chapter 427

As darkness took over the sky, Adina was finally finished cleaning up the messy living room. She took a glance at Duke who was reading a book on the couch, and rubbed her nose in confusion.

‘It’s almost ten in the evening. Why is this man still here?

Does he want me to order him to leave?’

The four kids seemed to be gaining even more energy, and Adina had no idea when they would all be going to bed.

After giving it some thought, Adina made the decision to put the kids to bed first and deal with Duke after.

“Alright, Georgie, Hal, Al, and Mel, time to put the toys away. We’re going to go upstairs and take a bath,” she said with a smile while standing at the side of the play mat.

Harold said, “Five more minutes, Mommy,” without raising his head and while still holding the Transformer toy in his arms.

Adina was getting a little tired.

That was already the third time they had asked for five

more minutes.

had copied her brother

would instantly be melted by her soft voice. Adina looked at Alden and George

here with Mel because I’m afraid Harold might

looked up and said, “Harold plays rough sometimes. I’ll be here to keep

Harold was speechless.

on her? These two are trying to throw mud on me

restless wherever he goes. With him here, it’ll be difficult for you to get a good night’s sleep,” Duke added with a smile. “That’s okay,” Adina answered with a soft

never let go

difficult for you to take care of four kids on your OWI, so you don’t need to put up

I’ll stay over to help you look

no need for that!” Adina shook her

and the gaze he used

insane to let this man stay the night at her place. A glimpse of disappointment flashed through Duke’s eyes. “Okay then. It’s getting late. I should head back now,” he said as he stood up

turned back and asked, “Are

and George appeared not to have heard him, as they were focused

at Duke and gave

LUL

Duke barefoot and gently shook his