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Bedmates Soulmates novel Chapter 695

Why didn’t her colleague tell her

Who answered her phone without her permission

Austyn huffed. You could have just asloed me about it‘ 

He tilted his chin towards the twins. You frightened them.‘ 

Only then did Kira notice the terrified looks on the twinsfaces

They remained frozen to the spot with their 

eyes wide open

The halffinished bear in Jennie’s hand fell onto the floor, but she didn’t notice

Kira grimaced 

She opened her mouth to explain but couldn’t utter a word

She had been so blinded with rage Just now, she wasn’t thinking 

She had never lost her temper

Nor did she ever get violent 

What would they think of her

like this in front of her children

Would they grow to be afraid of her

Sweetle, I… 

Kira was redfaced with shame

Austyn plastered a smile on his face. You know how sometimes you’d mess arous wor your namenes mer 

other, but playfully?” 

Joshua said in a small voice, Mum says we shouldn’t do that.” 

Austyn nodded. Right. But sometimes, other kids do. They rough each other up, but it’s for fun and it doesn’t hurt. Your mum was just joking around Just now. Right?” 

The question was directed at Kira, who nodded eagerly

Joshua still looked puzzled

It’s just a game grownups play,Austyn continued

“Really?Tennie asked

Really.Austyn nodded

Does it hurt?Jennie touched Austyn’s face

It doesn’tAustyn pinched Jennie’s cheek. Does this hurt?‘ 

No.‘ 

See? Just like I was playing a game with you, your mum was playing a game with me. It sounds loud, but it doesn’t hurt at all.” 

Jennie turned to Kira. Mummy, is Daddy telling the truth? You were playing a game?” 

Kira nodded, feeling guilty. Yes, it was just a game.

Jennie patted her chest, relieved

Then she complained, “Mummy, you scared me just now.” 

Sorry, honey.Kira bent down to hug her daughter. ‘Mummy made a mistake. I won’t do it again, I promise.‘ 

Joshua looked back and forth between the two adults, unconvinced

But Jennie had already forgotten about the episode

She pointed at the floor. ‘Mummy, my bear died!‘ 

We can build another one

Yay!‘ 

Jennie jumped down from her seat

Kira heaved a secret sigh of relief

You owe me,Austyn whispered to her

They were standing side by side, their shoulders almost touching 

Kira nodded slightly 

She did owe him

She slapped him without a valid reason, yet he helped her out of an awkward situation with the kids

I can buy you a bear, she offered

Austyn scoffed at the meagre offer. Just remember you owe me one. I’ll come and collect some other time.He took in her flushed face

Earlier, he found the marriage certificate in his study

It was kept in the topmost drawer on the left

It had the names of Austyn McCarthy and Kira Hewitt on It, and the document did not look like a forgery

Austyn gave Kira an appraising look 

Was this woman really his wife

Shark His Type 

He had no idea this was the type he preferred before he lost his memory

Daddy, why are you staring at Mummy?Jennie asked, curious

A hint of red crept into Kira’s cheeks

Her shoulders stiffened

Austyn cleared his throat and looked away

Have you guys had dinner?Kira changed the subject

No.Joshua said

It was Jennie’s idea to have dessert first

Kira took them to a ramen shop on the second floor

While they waited for their order to be served, Kira asked Austyn, How did you know where the kids go to school?” 

1 know a lot of things.” 

Jennie had let slip the address of the kindergarten when she spent time with Austyn in the hospital

In fact, she told him a lot morewhere she went to school, her favourite food, the colours she liked the most and the colours she hated… 

Joshua and Jennie soon lost interest in the adultsconversation when the bowls of steaming ramen noodles were served

Kira got busy feeding them, since neither of them had mastered the art of using chopsticks yet

Austyn Volterred to neip a Comiss 

I’ll get it dry cleaned, Kira said when she saw the sorry 

state of his clothes

It’s line.Austyn was rather enjoying the novel sensation of feeding the kids

Joshua ate everythingthe noodles, the thin slices of beef and the coriander

But Jennie pouted when she saw any trace of vegetable in the spoon held out to her

Ramen was a bad choice, Kira muttered to herself

The kids loved it, though

Near the end of the meal, Kira went to the bathroom

When she returned, she saw Jennie planting a kiss on Austyn’s cheek

She was a little jealous

Austyn had just spent less than three days with the kids, but Jennie was already getting deeply attached to him

Let’s go. Kira picked up Joshua in her arms

Jennie was clinging to Austyn like a koala 

Give me a minute to settle the bill,Austyn said

I took care of IL

Austyn paused. You paid the bil 

Yep

Of all the women I went out with, you are the first one to pay the bill‘ 

Kira pulled a face at him. Of all the women? Just how many women have you gone 

out with

Sensing how her words could be misconstrued as jealousy, Kira clammed up and turned around

Artim followed her out of the restaurant with a simile on his face

Mummy, I want ice cream! Jennie said as they walked past the ice cream shop. 

No,Kira shot down Jennie’s idea. Your tummy is going to hurt.” 

Jennie’s face puckered up. Mummy, you don’t love me anymore.” 

Because I won’t buy you ice cream?Kira laughed

Daddy bought me a bear.Jennie showed off her multicoloured bear with a misshapen head and four arms, built by herself So I must buy you something, too? Kira understood the rest of her daughter 

s unsaid words

Jennie nodded eagerly

Joshua spoke up for his s sister. ‘Munny, Jennie hasn’t asked for ice cream for over a week! Which was a record for her

Please, Mummy!Jennie proffered her stuffed bear. I can give 

It’s just ice cream, Austyn said. ‘We can buy 

you my new best friend!yone and let them shere.” 

It was three against one 

Kira had to give in

They entered the ice cream shop

The owner smiled at the twins. Hi, kids. What favour do you like

Jennie had trouble deciding 

Austyn put her down and let her examine all the flavours on offer

Tubs of ice cream were laid out on a transparent display case 

The owner took another look at Austyn, then at Kira

Hey, It’s your puys! Wow, it’s been such a long time!‘ 

Mistyn raised an eyebrow. Do you know us?! 

Of counselThe man laughed. The two of you came here several years ago

I was the one who clord you in, remember?” 

Oh, it’s you!Kira recalled the man’s face

She and Austyn came here for their first date

She wanted to have ice cream, but he refused

Then she got mad at him

In the end, he yielded and she got two ice cream cones

You still remember us?Kira was surprised, because the last time she was here was more than four years ago

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