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 and

her soft voice. Adina looked at Alden and George and asked, “What about

“I’m going to stay here with Mel because I’m afraid Harold might

said, “Harold plays rough sometimes. I’ll be here

Harold was speechless.

would I pick on her? These two are trying to throw mud on

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 smile. “L’IL join them in playing if they

she would never let go

your OWI, so you don’t need to put

I’ll stay over to help you

that!” Adina shook her head

was like a hungry wolf, and the gaze he used to

of disappointment flashed through Duke’s eyes. “Okay then. It’s getting late. I

a few steps towards the door, but turned back and asked, “Are you kids not going to say goodbye to

George appeared not to have heard him,

and gave him a little

LUL

Duke barefoot and gently shook his hand while