The lights in the backyard were switched on.The children were playing football outside. Estie lifted her skirt as she struggled to follow behind the brothers. She did not manage to kick the ball once, but she still laughed from ear to ear."Mommy!" Nox kicked the ball toward the door, and when he saw Rosalie come out, the boy was startled.As soon as Rosalie stepped out, a ball was flying toward her. She was stunned.Seeing that the ball was about to hit her, a hand stretched out and pulled her from behind.The ball brushed past her and fell to the ground.Byron came out from behind Rosalie, looked at the dumbfounded little boys in the yard, and said solemnly, "Come in. It’s time for dinner." The boys slowly regained their senses and ran quickly with their tiny legs to Rosalie's side."Mommy, I'm sorry I scared you. Are you okay?" Nox apologized carefully.Rosalie patted the little guy's head soothingly. "It’s okay. I’m alright, but be careful next time."Then, Rosalie paus
Rosalie frowned slightly. Just as she was about to say something, the little boy seemed to think of something and carefully changed his words. "Maybe not every day forever. Just come and pick us up every day before the anniversary celebration event."As the boy had compromised, Rosalie breathed a sigh of relief and agreed with a smile. "Okay."All three little faces were full of excitement when they saw her agree.On the side, Byron heard the little boy’s compromise and a trace of displeasure crossed his heart.He could guess why the little boy made concessions and also knew why Rosalie agreed to the little boy's request.Due to rehearsals, the woman knew that she could not avoid meeting them and found it pointless to hide from them.Once the anniversary event was over, this woman would hide again.It was already past eight o'clock after dinner because Rosalie came back too late. They finished rehearsals in a hurry, then it was already time for Byron to go back with Estie.The
Seeing the little girl pouncing on Byron, Rosalie stopped a little embarrassedly, then stopped the two boys when they ran over."Daddy! Let's play hide and seek for a while and then go back!" Estie did not notice Rosalie's awkwardness at all. Instead, she excitedly tugged on the hem of her Daddy's clothes. Byron looked down at the little one and glanced in Rosalie's direction inexplicably.When he met her gaze, Rosalie felt more and more sheepish.She had just chided the brothers for running wildly with Estie, yet she did the same thing in a blink of an eye.After a strange silence, he said in a deep voice, "It's getting late. I'll take Estie home now."After that, he lowered his head and said to the little one, "We have to go back today. We'll come back tomorrow, darling." The little girl pouted reluctantly, but she did have a good time today. After hesitating for a few seconds, she obediently agreed and reached out to hold Daddy's hand.Byron took the little girl to the doo
On the other end, Byron did not hear Rosalie's answer. His eyebrows twitched slightly, and his tone sank. "If it's inconvenient, I'll send Luther over."Rosalie came back to her senses and said calmly, "It’s alright. Estie is already in my car. I was just about to call you.”Hearing this, Byron’s expression softened. "Then I'll need to trouble you for that. I have something else to do, so I'll get going first."After speaking, he hung up the phone without waiting for Rosalie to respond.A busy tone came from the phone.Rosalie was stunned for a few seconds and put the phone aside, but the man's voice still echoed in her ears.Maybe she was overthinking it. However, perhaps due to the play rehearsals, Byron's attitude toward her had become much more easy-going.Sometimes, that even gave her the illusion that they were actually a family, including that moment just now.However, the thought of Melody made Rosalie quickly pull herself away from those thoughts."Mommy?" The little
"Daddy!"Seeing her daddy come in, Estie hurriedly ran to Byron's side while pointing to the untouched food on the dinner table. "You're finally here. We’re so hungry!”Byron followed the little girl's line of sight and saw Lucian and Nox, who were still sitting at the dining table. They held their chins and looked at him eagerly. There seemed to be a look of accusation in their eyes.There were five sets of plates and cutleries on the table, none of which had been moved.Obviously, all of them were waiting for him to eat together.Realizing this, Byron looked back at Rosalie who had walked behind him.Seeing the man's gaze, Rosalie was stunned for a moment, then she explained nonchalantly, "Estie said that she wanted to wait for you."Byron raised his brows slightly and looked down at the little one beside him.Estie nodded obediently with a small smile on her face as if she was asking for credit.Seeing this, Byron raised his hand and touched Estie’s head. She said to Rosali
Rosalie frowned slightly at Byron's statement, her heart full of resistance.Then, Byron continued further. "If we don't rehearse and I accidentally kiss you at the wrong angle, don't blame me for taking advantage of you, Miss Jacobs."Hearing this, there was a touch of incomprehension in Rosalie’s eyes.When she thought of the scene, she felt that what the man just said might happen…"Besides, you and I are not professional actors. If we don't rehearse, how will we know the approximate position and whether it’ll look like a real kiss or not?” Byron noticed that she was convinced by what he said, so he continued to ask with an unchanging expression.Rosalie’s heart was swayed.She admitted that what Byron said was the truth, but there were still a few days before the event. If they rehearsed the final scene now, she would have to be in close contact with the man.When she hesitated, Estie's little voice rang out. "Why do we have to rehearse all the other scenes but not this one?
"Close your eyes." Byron’s voice rang out again.Rosalie's eyes trembled, and she closed her eyes cooperatively.The next second, the man's breath approached her again. Rosalie was still unavoidably nervous, but she did not dare to show it again and just secretly pinched her palm.The little ones at the side saw Byron's face getting closer and closer to Rosalie. When they were about to kiss, Byron paused and slowly turned his head. From their point of view, it looked like a real kiss.Rosalie clearly felt the whole process, from the man leaning close until the pause and head turn. She subconsciously held her breath and waited for a while, but the man never straightened up.There was silence around her, and the man's breathing was clearly audible.Rosalie frowned slightly, opened her eyes cautiously, and saw the enlarged handsome face in front of her. She was in a trance for a few seconds.When she came back to her senses, Rosalie stretched out her hand against Byron’s chest, and
After a few days of rehearsal, Friday finally came.In the evening, when Rosalie went to pick up the little ones, she saw the kids holding a set of clothes in their arms. Their faces were full of anticipation."Mommy! Look, this is our costume!" Seeing Rosalie coming over, Nox excitedly showed her the clothes in his hand.Rosalie nodded slightly and took the clothes from the boys.Estie waited obediently and also held two sets of clothes in her arms, one of which was Byron’s.The little girl's physique was not very good. Now that she was carrying a schoolbag and holding the clothes as well, it seemed to be difficult for her. As soon as Lucian and Nox had their hands free, they immediately ran to Estie’s side and helped her with the clothes.Estie accepted their generosity and thanked them sweetly.The three little children stood in front of Rosalie, waiting for her to take them to the car.These days, Rosalie had been coming over to pick up the three of them together. The li