âEvan, this kid is plain rude. She wonât apologize even after bumping into me. Just look at herâ¦â
Evan tipped his chin down to glance at Nina. She was fair-skinned, and her clear eyes had a stubborn glint to them.
With her head still lowered, Nicole peeked at Evan, who was staring intently at Nina, all the while praying that he wouldnât perceive the similarities between Nina, Maya, and her.
God help me! Please!
She muttered a silent prayer under her breath.
Juan, who noticed how odd his mother was behaving, followed her line of sight and studied Evan with slightly narrowed eyes.
Thatâs weird.
This man⦠kinda looks like me?
Juanâs curiosity was piqued. He was about to walk forward to examine his lookalike more closely, but Nicole caught his arms before he could take a step. She then fished out a child-sized mask and hastily covered his little face with it.
My dear boy, please donât cause me any trouble!
If Evan sees your face⦠Itâll all be over! Youâll lose your beloved Mommy forever!
Even though Juan couldnât understand the intention behind his motherâs actions, he didnât go any further. Hence, allowing Nicole to pull him tightly towards her.
âIs this your child?â
Evanâs deep and magnetic voice almost caused Nicole to jump out of her skin.
She nodded stiffly but did not dare make a sound for fear that he would recognize her voice.
âYou should discipline your child from a young age, or sheâll grow up to become an uncivilized person!â
âWho are you to say that? This lady was the one who spoke rudely to Maya first! If she didnât go around bullying kids, I wouldâve said sorry ages ago.â
After that, Nina raised her chin and returned Evanâs gaze without a trace of fear in her eyes.
âThis child of yours is a feisty one, huh!â The young woman standing beside Evan gaped at Nina with a startled look on her face.
Evanâs mouth lifted slightly around the edges. This little girl seems to be very well-spoken, and her headstrong personality reminds me of someone.
She reminds me ofâ¦
At that thought, he peered even closer at Ninaâs snowy-white face.
Then, he transferred his gaze to Maya.
Finally, his eyes fell upon Nicole, who was covered from head to toe.
These two children look so similar to that woman. Could their mother beâ¦
Nicole looked up just then. When her gaze met with Evanâs keen ones, her grip subconsciously tightened on Juanâs clothes.
Evanâs gaze deepened, and he strode towards Nicole. Every step he took filled her racing heart with dread.
Oh, God! What should I do?
What if this bastard insists on seeing my face?
She could hear her rapidly beating heart that was going to fly out of her chest any moment now.
Evan came to a stop right in front of her and fixed her a penetrating stare.
Itâs over. Itâs all over.
Iâm done for!
âYou-â