Leap OF Fate novel Chapter 92

Serene’s incoming call cut off their conversation.

“Al,” Serene answered her call while getting up from her seat and walking away from the dining table.

“How are the twins? Bryan told me what happened.”

“They’re safe now, a little shook but safe.”

“That’s good. Are you at Justin’s?”

“Um…”

“That’s fine, Shen. He’s the children’s father. After all these years, and all that has happened, don’t you think it’s time for the twins to know him?”

“I don’t know, Al.”

“Hey, it’s just my ten cents, Shen. In the end, it’s your call. By the way, if you have time, come down to Pine City. Susie thought it’s a good idea to open a food park that features Ellis Inc.’s products. Opening is this weekend. Bring Justin, if you want.”

When she came back to the dining table, the three were no longer there but were playing in the indoor pool. The twins’ laughter filled the villa.

“Mom!” Pax exclaimed soon as he saw her. “Dad’s teaching us to swim.”

“Didn’t you already know how to?” she inquired.

“Yeah, but it’s fun swimming with him!”

“Yeah, mom, swim with us,” Felicity chimed as she swam in her direction.

“We need to go back home, now. Come up and get changed.”

“But mom, we just met Dad today,” Felicity complained, her mouth pointed to a pout.

“Can’t we stay with him, Mom?” Pax pleaded, his eyes glistening.

“Not today, babe. Next time, OK?”

The two felt dejected but got out of the pool. They always followed Serene’s words. Justin, like his children, got out of the pool with a long face. She couldn’t help but feel like the bad guy.

Justin drove them back. There was no longer a need for them to stay cooped in the hotel, so she asked him to drive them to her apartment.

The twins who sat at the back played with each other while she did her best to focus her attention away from Justin. Serene kept her eyes trained on the window, looking at the scenery outside.

She found her emotions conflicted with her thoughts. Her mind admonished her for lowering her guard towards Justin. It reminded her of the sufferings she’s been through because of him. While her heart told her how she missed and loved the man in the five years, they were apart.

“I’m happy we have a dad now,” Felicity told Pax.

“Me too,” her son answered.

“If we did not find our Dad today, I would ask Kenny to share one of his with us. Anyway, he got two.”

“Yeah. I like Uncle Bryan.”