“Mommy.” Natalie arrived at the kindergarten an hour later.
Her two kids were at the entrance, chatting with Joe.
Natalie honked to indicate that she had arrived.
At once, Connor’s eyes lit up when he heard the car honk. He quickly pulled Sharon up. “Mommy’s here.”
“Mommy.” Sharon broke away from Connor and dashed toward Natalie with Connor and Joe in tow.
“Mrs. Smith.” Joe called out shyly.
Natalie smiled. “Joe.”
“Mrs. Smith, this is for you.” Joe took a box out from his school bag.
Natalie bent down and accepted the box with both hands. “What is this?” she asked gently.
“These are cookies baked by my mom.”
At that, Natalie widened her mouth in surprise. “Why are you giving me these cookies then?”
“My mom told me to. It’s to thank you for taking good care of my sister.” Joe beamed.
Natalie smiled in response. “Okay. Thank you, Joe. Tell your mother I said thank you as well.”
She had donated some police equipment after visiting Alice in prison some time ago. It was so that the staff members there would take good care of her.
She wasn’t expecting much – just a simple helping hand whenever Alice was bullied so that she wouldn’t get beaten up.
It was probably a token of appreciation from Lucinda for what Natalie had done for her daughter.
“Alright, get in.” Natalie held on to the box of cookies as she ushered the three children into the car.
By the time she sent Joe back, the sun had already set. Natalie arrived at the villa with her kids soon after.
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