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.

her brother

Adina looked at Alden and George and asked,

and said, “I’m going to stay here with Mel because I’m afraid

plays rough sometimes. I’ll

Harold was speechless.

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

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

never

kids on your OWI, so

I’ll stay over to help you look after

for that!” Adina shook

the gaze he used to look

be 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

but turned back and asked, “Are you kids not going to say goodbye

George appeared not to have heard him, as they were focused on stacking the building

Duke and gave

LUL

gently shook his hand while saying,