Mommy, Your Cover Is Blown
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o do so. The reason being, I desired to keep my children away from their father, known as Black. If by chance, Liam happens to encounter Black, he might recognize the strikin
stilettos echoing against the marble flooring. Grasping the glass door, I caught sight of
" I greeted, not me
ack responded
ell on Jessie. "Sophia! Oh my goodness. Where have you been all this while? I l
d me into a tight embrace. Holy
her boss, we were the best of friends. It was evident that she was deligh
red, turning to Jessie. She no
tting off Jessie's revelation. She
ack spoke with emphasis. "Jess
er me. I leaned in close to Jessie's ear and pleaded, "Please, don't revea
sumed with worry about what Black might ask of Jessie in his office. I prayed that she would remain
etched with concern. She took my hand and led me to a quiet
er staff can compare to your skills, status, and intelligence,
ing night," I confessed, my eyes brimming with tears. "I had a one-night
sie's eyes bright
company," I confirmed. Jessie withdrew h
empathized with my struggles, embracing me and soothingly stroking my hair. She promised
SILICON ENTERPRISE with Brooke. How she sacked high-quality staff and replaced them
e five years ago, threatening me never to return to his house and the company. He couldn't even appreciate my efforts for kee
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the time I should go for Liam and Beatrice. Their school closes by 3PM
n forty minutes here. I couldn't wait for such time before going for my kids. It takes forty minutes to
of the office. I rushed into my car
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afternoon sun filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a warm glow over the living room. My tw
" Liam asked, tilting his head to
good job, Liam. The people are nice, and it's importa
small brow furrowed. "Do the
heart. They don't know about you two
lemnly this time. "I rememb
-ups have to keep secrets to protect the people they love. It's complic
re questions. Before he could ask them, the front door swung open, an
holding up a piece of paper covered in vibrant colors
ed my daughter's artwork. "It's beautif
for dinner?" she suggested.
kitchen, my mind racing. I had just pulled out a pan and started chopping vegetables when my phone buz
eling? I was worried whe
ck up my children from school without arousing suspicion. I hadn't expected
better, thank you. J
door. My heart pounded in my chest as I walked over and peered through the peephole. Standing on my doorstep, looking
r a moment before opening the door. "Mr. BLACK
were filled with concern. "I wanted to ma
o enter. "Of course. Please, co
kay." He glanced around the cozy living room, taking in the children's ar
steady my nerves. "Can I get you
wn on the couch. "How are you feeling? You
self with the teapot. "It was just a
e intense. "I hope you're not overworki
e tea tray over to the coffee table and sat down across f
laughter from the hallway, and Liam came running into t