Billionaire's regret: "Mommy, please forgive Daddy"

YEARS

stationed at the far end of the large kitchen. "Could you assist Tessa

ia's employees, nodded curtly

the dough she was kneading. After a brief moment of work, she glanced at the

asks, aware that time was of the essence. As a business owner now; one who had achieved notable success, Octavia was determined to keep moving forward. She own

to start a new life someplace else, a thousand miles away from Carl and his family. Though it wasn't easy putting her life ba

ening a restaurant, and Jana fully supported her vision. With the modest savings they had accumulated through hard work, Octavia

ffered to help renovate the restaurant to attract more customers, asking only for a partnership in return. After careful consideration, Oc

ing an array of dishes for the occasion. Though it was just herself, Jana, Nathaniel, the twins, and the numerous workers of the restaurant, Octavia prepared

ie as their excited voices pierced through her ears. "Mommy! Mommy! We're b

a's face as her heart swelled wi

closing her eyes for a moment to savor the affection. After releasing

he asked her son, who bore a

on bore with Carl, with those sparkling emerald orbs that sometimes flickered with a hint of coldness and indifference. But Octavia never resented him for it. Her son was too adorabl

f her still remained determined to seek revenge. She had resolved that she would only seek vengeance against Carl if he ever waltzed into her life again,

for the twins. The children had grown fond of Jana, and with the love and support from their mother, their sweet Aunt, and

the toddler, replied casual

as the perfect counterpoint to Jason. While Jason was a mirror image of Carl, Avery bore traits from bo

, Mommy!" Avery ch

h joy as she playfully ruff

ly, her laughter warming Oc

sweetheart," Octavia replie

roaching the kitchen. Turning to see who it was, Octavia's face lit up with a genuine smile as

ty voice enveloped Octavia, filling he

her arms around him in a light embrace be

charming smile e

Nathaniel had fallen for Octavia. Despite being a captivating and successful CEO, attracting the attention of many women, Nathaniel treated Octavia and her children with exceptional care. Although they weren't in a

eady for a new relationship. Nathaniel had understood her reasons and hadn't pressed her for more. He simply just co

claimed, rushing towards N

face as he saw them dashing towards him. He quickly crouched down to their height and opened his

el, and she appreciated the way he treated them as though they were his own. He consistently assumed the role of a father figure, which made h

claimed when she noticed Nathaniel was offeri

he milk candies," Jaso

ery wailed, her voice quivering

as he felt uncertain about how to navigate the situation. He had brought

thaniel's expression. She wasn't surprised by the children's beh

ed down to their level, attemp

to Jason, who clutched the box of chocolates t

e some of your chocolates with your

ently, interrupting his mot

deepened. "Why not, baby? D

distress. "You're being unfair, Mom! I don't want to!" With that, he ran out of the roo

ly in her mother's ears, grou

ng her composure, and directed a so

by. I'll make sure yo

brought two for them," Nathaniel la

hook her head firm

y; I'll take care of it. Just help me ke

nodded in

he recalled Jason's earlier behavior. She had always taught them the importance of sharing, and it pained her to see her toddler acting contrary to those values. The selfishness he displayed by r

?" Octavia called out after s

ainty in her eyes. "I think h

n shifted to alarm,

him run out? What if so

, accompanied by an apo

with worry at the thought of her son in potential dang

s her gaze traveled from the stranger's feet to his face. Disbelief washed over her as recognition dawned on her. Her body trembled, and she took a step back, blinking

he handsome young man spoke, his familiar teasi

ncing in his eyes as he added. "I've been searchi

raced. She cou

-Ca