Chapter 316

Chapter 316 You’re a Good Girl Upon seeing this, Jean’s heart inexplicably softened, making it impossible for him to decline.

“Alright, but before you go to bed, Penny, you need to take a shower. Let the maid help you with that, okay?”

Penny smiled gently as she responded in a sweet tone, “Okay!”

After over an hour, the four of them finished showering and returned to the room together.

This marked the first instance, following Neera, that Jean allowed someone to occupy his bed.

When gauged in this manner, Neera would prefer this sort of treatment for the four of them.

The triplets had eagerly waited for this moment, and thus they climbed onto the soft, expansive bed, settling down in a neat row.

Sammy let out a sigh, “Uncle Jean’s bed is so soft and cozy! It even carries a faint fragrance, it’s the same scent as Uncle Jean. It’s delightful!”

Jean was amused, tucking them in under the covers before lying down himself.

“It’s getting late. Time for bed. I’ll turn off the lights. You won’t be scared, right?”

Aware that the three children were still quite young and in an unfamiliar environment, he had no intention of turning off the lights completely, fearing it might make them anxious.

The triplets shook their heads in unison. “Nope.”

However, shortly after the lights were turned off, Jean felt Penny gently snuggling against him.

The same was true for Sammy and Harvey.

All of them squeezed closer, trying to get closer to him.

Jean could not help but wonder… Didn’t they say they weren’t afraid of the dark?

Just as he was about to ask, Penny murmured, “I feel safe when I’m with Uncle Jean.”

Jean smiled, let go of the question, and drifted into slumber.

During this interval, Penny’s tender form inched closer, her small hands clutching the cuffs of his pajamas, and she nestled her head upon her arms before falling asleep obediently.

Though Jean sensed her movement, he kept his eyes closed.

As the rhythm of their breathing gradually evened out, he finally opened his eyelids.

What met his gaze were the serene faces of the triplets, slumbering peacefully.

As Jean watched them, he realized that the gentlest part of his heart had been stirred!

In the past, he had never imagined himself liking children.

Yet here he was, willingly sharing his bed with Neera’s triplets. It truly felt remarkable!

Jean could not contain his amusement. He tenderly adjusted the covers for them and settled back down.

Before long, he too drifted into a tranquil sleep.

However, in the dead of night, Jean heard faint sobs.

Having always been a light sleeper, he quickly awakened, only to find Penny seated beside him, tears streaming down her face, her eyes red and filled with distress.

“What’s the matter, Penny? Why are you crying? Did you have a bad dream?”

Jean promptly sat up, holding the young girl in his arms. For the first time, he felt a sense of helplessness.

Penny wiped her tears, her voice quivering as she whimpered, “I want Mommy, I want Mommy…”

Beside her, Harvey and Sammy were also stirred awake.

Witnessing their sister’s tears, they too sat up, one after the other.

However, in contrast to Jean’s confusion, they swiftly grasped the situation. Their younger sister woke up in the middle of the night and cried because she missed her mother and her bed.

At that moment, the two younger ones seemed like miniature adults, offering reassurance and comfort to their distressed sister.

“Penny, Mommy’s gone to work and will be back tomorrow morning. You should rest well, okay? Don’t cry! You have your brothers and Uncle Jean here with you!”

“Yeah, Penny, don’t be scared. You can see Mommy when you wake up. You’re a good girl, right?”

Observing the two young boys reassuring Penny, his heart inexplicably melted.

With the reassurances from her brothers, Penny’s initial panic began to subside. Gradually, she nodded, her voice muffled as she responded, “Okay.”

As she spoke, she rubbed her eyes, displaying signs of drowsiness. She leaned against Jean’s chest and soon drifted off into slumber.

Jean’s gaze softened as he took in the adorable sight of the sleepy and obedient little girl nestled in his arms.

He could sense the immense trust the young girl placed in him.

Overwhelmed by the sentiment, he gently supported her back with one hand and gently patted her with the other, patiently soothing her.

After a while, the little girl slipped back into sleep…