chapter1539
Alaric only caught a brief glimpse, and it seemed he hadn't recognized the kids. If he had, things wouldn't be this peaceful right now. Hertha's heart, previously racing with fear, finally settled down.
She smiled, saying. "All is well. Bridget. you've been such a help."
Bridget let out a sigh of relief. responding, "It's what I'm here for.”
"Mummy, Emmeline is so kind. She gave me candy," Julian said with his sweet, youthful voice, his chubby little hand clutching a brightly wrapped piece of candy. his cute face beaming with joy.
Kids are simple to please: a single piece of candy can bring them immense happiness. "Julian, sweetie, we say thank you when someone gives us something," Hertha said tenderly, patting his little head "Uh-huh," Julian nodded vigorously, turning back to the young woman standing behind him. "Emmeline, thank you for the candy.”
"Thanks, Emmeline. I love you so much," Helena chimed in playfully, smiling at the young woman. Her pockets were stuffed with candies, all from Emmeline
That's when Hertha’s attention shifted to the young woman whe had entered with Bridget.
As their gazes met, the young woman smiled warmly. "Don't mention it. You two are adorable. I hope to have two lovely kids like you someday.” Her words were a response to the children but were directed at Hertha
Hertha offered a polite smile, "You surely will."
Then she looked at Bridget. hoping for an introduction to this woman.
The woman looked around the room with curiosity, then asked, "Where's Spencer? Bridget mentioned he was here."
Caught off guard, Hertha blinked and said, "Spencer? He's in the kitchen..."
Before she cowd finish, the woman walked towatds the kitchen to find Spencer, apron-clad, standing by the sink wasting dishes. Her gentle smile immediately turned to surprise as she exclaimed, ’Spencer, you're doifig the dishes?" to’ o
“Emmeline, you're here," Spencer turned around, spotting Emmeline at the door. He placed the last clean dish in the cupboard, wiped his hands, and approached her.
His gaze softened as he looked at Emmeline. "Did you have to wait long? I'll make you dinner." Seeing Spencer's tender look towards the woman, Hertha realized who she must be!
She must be Spencer's new girlfriend!
Here she was, having her guest's boyfriend do her dishes.
How embarrassing and guilt-inducing!
Hertha quickly explained, "Emmeline, I'm so sorry. Today was an exception, which is why Spencer helped out. Rest assured, I won't impose on him like this again.”
Emmeline's warm smile had vanished, and even the most understanding person would mind their partner cooking and doing dishes for another woman!
A hint of displeasure settled in
Em meline’s eyes as she said, ‘Ms. Kensington, your children are indeed delightful. When Spencer and.+get martiéd, we'll also have two. adarable kids.” “
Hertha felt an awkward pang. Emmeline's words. seemingly unchanged, carried a completely different weight in this new context
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She and Spencer would have their own children
The atmosphere turned noticeably awkward for Hertha.