âWhy canât we get through?â
Kyle felt something was amiss. After a few tries, the result was the same. Stephenâs phone had been switched off.
The two of them began to discuss. âWhy donât we go to K Nation and ask Grandpa to help save Mommy.â
âGrandpa, Grandma, and Daddy wonât agree to it and will have us taken back here. Letâs think of something else.â
As Susan watched the two of them, she sighed. Nicoleâs children really love her a lot.
Maya was wailing at the top of her lungs while tears continued to drop like rain. No one could get her to stop as her mind was filled with the image of her Mommy being taken away by the police and that she would suffer in a small prison cell. Furthermore, the thought of not being able to see her Mommy terrified her.
She felt that her world had collapsed. Other than crying, she didnât know what else to do.
âMommy⦠Mommy⦠I want Mommyâ¦â
Susan walked toward Maya and helped her wipe her tears. âMaya, donât be sad. Mommy will be out soon.â
When she heard that her Mommy would be coming out, Maya looked at Susan at once. She asked while choking back her tears, âWhen is Mommy going to be out?â
Susan pondered a moment. âIf you be good. I will think of a way to get Mommy out. So donât cry anymore, alright?â
âReally?â
AâYes. As long as you donât cry, Iâll think of a way, alright?â
Maya wiped her tears with her chubby hands and no longer dared to cry. All she managed was to sniffle.
Looking at Maya, Susan felt that the chubby girl was easier to coax, unlike her three other siblings, who were a lot more difficult.
She helped Maya wipe her tears. âGood girl, why donât I play with you?â
Maya nodded as she continued to sniffle. âYou have to rescue Mommy from prison.â
âAlright.â
However, Susanâs eyes flashed with menace. I think prison is a great place, and thatâs where Nicole belongs.
As the members of the Seet family were busy with the funeral preparations, no one had time to look after the children. Susan then carried Maya and walked up to Sophia. âMom, why donât you let me take care of the children first. They are willing to play with me. Isnât that right, Maya?â
Maya nodded resolutely.
As long as Mommy would be rescued, she was willing to play with Susan.
Sophia suddenly coughed and rubbed her chest. âThat would be helpful. Age is catching up on me, so please take care of them first. Susan, Evan absolutely adores the children, so you must treat them well.â
âMom, donât worry. I will treat them as if theyâre my own flesh and blood.â
When she recalled how Susan was willing to risk her life to save Evan, Sophia felt that she would love the children simply because she loved Evan. Hence, for her to babysit the children was certainly better than letting the maids do it.
âThanks for taking the trouble then, Susan.â
âNot at all, Mom. Itâs really busy here, so Iâll take them back to Hillside Villa.â
Sophia gave it some thought. âAlright. Itâs probably for the best.â
With Sophiaâs agreement, Susan carried Maya out of the living hall and got the driver to take them back to Hillside Villa immediately.
âThe four of you will be staying at Hillside Villa from now on. Call me if you need anything.â
On the other hand, Nina still resented Susan and didnât expect that she would be the one to take care of them.
She rolled her eyes at Susan. âI donât need you to look after me, and stop pretending in front of us. Stay away from me, and I wonât bother you.â
Kyle, too, ignored her and returned to his own bedroom.
Meanwhile, Juan continued to observe Susan. âMs. Susan, why do you want to take care of us?â
Susan put on a sympathetic expression. âI feel sorry for you because of how young you are. Thatâs why I want to care for you.â
Juan rolled his eyes in response. He then folded his arms and glared at her from the corner of his eye. âWrong! Youâre just trying to use us to get close to Daddy, right?â
Briefly stunned, Susan maintained her smile, âYouâre still young and shouldnât behave so rudely. Why donât I teach you some manners?â
âI donât need you to teach me as I know more about it than you.â Just as he spoke, he turned and headed back upstairs.