Five years later, a little boy clad in blue overalls and a plaid shirt was attracting a lot of attention at the main terminal of Dellmoor International Airport.
His wavy hair, exquisite features, and long lashes curled upward like a doll gave everyone the impression that he would be the dream guy of many girls when he grew up.
Just as everyone was curious about his mother’s beauty, a woman with a flat nose, thick lips, and freckles dotted all over her face shouted out to him, “Have you bought the Coke, Sweetheart?”
“Yes, I have, Mommy.”
Hearing this, all the ladies among the crowd dropped their jaws in disbelief. Is it possible for a handsome young boy to have such an unattractive woman as his mother?
Ever since his mother started wearing that hideous hyper-realistic mask, such scenes would happen all the time, so Xavian Nichols was already used to it.
He walked over to Natalie and handed her the fizzy drink before drinking some water obediently.
“Mommy, how long are you planning to wear such an ugly thing?”
“Are you saying that I’m ugly, Sweetheart?”
“Of course not, Mommy. I’m just worried that you’ll feel stuffy wearing it for such a long time.”
I don’t have the right to comment on Mommy’s appearance!
Xavian was the least attractive when compared to his older brother, Clayton, and Natalie.
Hence, he felt that he did not have the right, nor the courage, to comment on her ethereal beauty.
“It’s good that you’re aware of your lack of attractiveness, Sweetheart.”
The passersby were utterly dumbfounded. Is there someone wrong with my beauty standards? The mother is way uglier than her kid!
The corners of Natalie’s lips raised slightly as she observed the familiar yet foreign city through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the airport.
It’s been five whole years. Time to return and settle the score!
Just as Natalie was lost in her thoughts, an adorable little girl bumped into her and stumbled before falling to the ground.
Seeing this, she quickly crouched down and helped the girl up.
“Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?”
Sophia Bowers’ eyes flickered as she stared intently at Natalie.
She did not make a fuss, but merely uttered, “M-Mommy…”
“You can’t just casually call anyone your mom. She’s my mommy, not yours!” Xavian exclaimed, looking extremely jealous.
Sophia ignored his words and wrapped her arms around Natalie.
Natalie could feel the tightness of her grip, as though she was afraid of losing her.
Xavian’s face was scrunched up with jealousy, but with a pointed look from Natalie, he begrudgingly stood where he was and chugged his water.
“Were you separated from your mommy? Where is she? I’ll take you to her, okay?”
Sophia shook her head vigorously, looking slightly anxious.
Assuming that the girl was feeling insecure, Natalie stroked her cheek. “Trust me, okay? I’ll help you find your mommy.”
Meanwhile, the second son of the Bowers family, Steven, was utterly relieved when he spotted Sophia. If I didn’t manage to find her, Sam would have my head!
What the hell? She’s calling this woman Mommy?
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