“Let’s go inside and listen to what Mommy is talking to Uncle Xander about.”After finding Estelle, Lucian called Nox.The little ones, of course, all readily agreed.The three of them cautiously opened the door.When they entered the house, they saw Rosalie sitting on a single sofa and talking to Xander. They both had smiles on their faces.The little ones were alarmed at the bright smile on their Mommy’s face.Estelle reacted unexpectedly and approached Rosalie.“Estie?”Only then did Rosalie notice that the little ones had come back.Xander observed Rosalie and Estelle. Then, he pretended to say it out unintentionally, “You two look even more alike when I look closer.”For some reason, Rosalie was flustered.Estelle looked up at her innocently. “Auntie, what’s alike?”Rosalie stroked the little girl’s hair, feeling guilty as she looked at Xander. “Nothing. Uncle Xander was just joking.”Then, she got up and tried to hint at Xander to leave. “Do you have anything else yo
Rosalie could only brush her off by saying, “Yes.”A smile appeared on Estelle’s face, but she still found the bouquet annoying.Lucian and Nox did not like the bouquet either. They carried it away and put it in a corner. “It’s taking up so much space. We’ll put it here first!”Rosalie knew what the little ones were thinking and could not say much about it.As they were talking, the doorbell rang again.Lucian and Nox instantly got nervous and instinctively protected Estelle, moving her behind their backs.It was Xander the last time, so Byron must have rang the bell this time.The little ones had not had time to play hide and seek with Estelle yet.Rosalie had the same guess in mind for the guest at the door.Although she was reluctant to let Estelle leave, she still opened the door.When Rosalie opened the door, she was puzzled to see Xander again. “Young Master Xander? Why are you back? Is there anything else you want to say?”Xander chuckled helplessly. “I may have to st
For a moment, Rosalie’s mind was a mess.However, she still spoke up for the kids even with Xander doubting them.“Young Master, you must be overthinking. The kids are still young and wouldn’t do something like that. Also, I don’t think they even have the strength to do it.”“I was just guessing. As I said, I don’t want to be malicious toward the children. I'd be happy to know that they didn’t do it.”Rosalie plastered a smile on her face.After Xander left, Rosalie walked back into the villa with a complex expression.The three little ones were standing around, discussing Rosalie and Xanders relationship and how to make Xander stay away from her.The little ones immediately stopped whispering when Rosalie got back.On her way back, Xander’s words had lingered in her mind, and her gaze on the little ones was mixed with many different emotions.After closing the door, Rosalie sat beside the little ones.“Mommy.”“Auntie.”The little ones approached her at once.Rosalie did
“Mommy, it’s our fault. We didn’t keep an eye on Estie.”Lucian and Nox had already guessed the truth when Rosalie questioned them.Now that Estelle had admitted it, the two little ones still wanted to help her and take the blame.Rosalie felt helpless when she saw the little ones protecting each other.At any other time, she would have been glad to see the little ones displaying their love for each other.However, this was not the right time to take the blame for others.After a long moment of silence, Rosalie suppressed the surging emotions within her and carried Estelle up to her lap.“Tell Auntie the truth. Did you do this alone, or did Lucian and Nox participate too?”The little one had just heard Rosalie say she disliked kids who lied, so she did not dare to lie anymore.Besides, she did not want to get Lucian and Nox involved.“It’s... I did it…” Estelle sobbed.Rosalie nodded and wiped away Estelle’s tears. “Why do you want to do this?”Estelle felt like continuing
When the little ones heard Rosalie was about to punish them, they stood nervously in one row.Rosalie looked at them sternly. After a long time, she pointed at the wall and said, “Go and stand facing the wall. Reflect on your mistakes for 15 minutes.”Lucian and Nox might be sensible boys, but Rosalie had punished them quite a few times.Upon hearing this, they quickly walked to the wall and stood facing it.However, Estelle ambled.Rosalie thought Estelle had not realized her mistake and was anxious. “I’ll add extra time to your punishment if you walk so slowly.”Estelle mustered her courage and turned around. She looked at Rosalie.Rosalie had no idea why Estelle was looking at her like that and thought she had given Estelle a heavy punishment. She began to reflect on her punishment method.Estelle looked at Rosalie cautiously and asked, “Auntie, will you still like me if I accept the punishment?”Rosalie’s heart melted. “I’ll still like you like always if you realize your m
At noon, the doorbell rang when Rosalie had prepared lunch.Rosalie and the little ones felt nothing when the doorbell rang because they had experienced false alarms twice this morning.They knew it was likely Byron at the door.Rosalie set the table for the kids and got the door.As expected, Byron stood at the door.Seeing her open the door, the man nodded coldly and said, “Where’s Estie? I came to take her back.”Then, he looked up into the living room.The three little ones knew it was Daddy, and they all held their breath, listening to the door.When Daddy asked about Estelle, the little boys looked at Estelle.Estelle puffed out her cheeks and met their eyes reluctantly.The plan was that she would go home with her Daddy obediently, and then she would be responsible for persuading him, while Lucian and Nox would be responsible for persuading their mommy.That way, Daddy and Auntie could get back together.However, Estelle was reluctant to leave.When Estelle hesitate
Byron’s gaze was uncomfortable and oppressive.Even though Rosalie tried to ignore it, she still felt uncomfortable.Rosalie felt relieved when she heard what Byron told Estelle and stopped eating.“Let’s go upstairs and talk, then.”Then, she told the little ones. “Finish up your food and play with Estie, okay?”The two little ones nodded.Rosalie got up and beckoned Byron to follow her. Then, she headed upstairs with Byron.The two stood on the balcony of the villa’s second floor.Rosalie pondered and did not know how to convey what had happened.Even if Estelle had admitted her mistake, Rosalie still could not believe Estelle would do such a thing when she recalled the matter.Not to mention Byron, who treasured Estelle so much.If she told him frankly, Byron might take it as she was trying to accuse Estelle.Meanwhile, Byron looked at Rosalie displeased. She remained silent and said nothing, which annoyed him. “Miss Jacobs, what do you want to say to me?”Rosalie snapp
Although Rosalie did not put things clearly, Byron had guessed what she wanted to say.Estelle must have done something Rosalie did not like.Rosalie was now asking him for an explanation.She sensed the change in the man’s mood.She could feel the tense atmosphere between them.Instinctively, Rosalie stepped back and kept some distance between Byron and her.Byron was dissatisfied with Rosalie’s evaluation of Estelle’s personality and attitude. He questioned her back and took a step closer.Seeing the distance between them getting closer, Rosalie clenched her hand into a fist and calmed herself down before continuing.“I think Estie is a little paranoid. I wonder if she can’t express her emotions accurately because of her speech issues.”Byron froze.Estelle was a little paranoid.Byron had felt that, but he never had deep thoughts about that matter.Estelle would be stubborn and refuse to listen to anyone when it was about Rosalie.The obvious symptom was her illness get