Married a Secret Billionaire novel Chapter 1196

Linda returned home feeling heavy-hearted. Meanwhile, peals of laughter and chatter echoed from the living room, catching her attention before she entered.

She stood at the door, observing for a moment.

The kids were back.

Zuko and Toph shuttled plates from the kitchen, causing concern for Aunt Evelyn and the maids, who couldn't stop them.

Linda glanced into the kitchen and saw a complete mess. It was evident that an intense battle had taken place there.

Lina and Renee appeared unusually cheerful. The table was filled with the brothers' cooking, though it looked rather unappetizing.

The brothers insisted on explaining themselves. "Even though they don't look good, they taste amazing, we promise!"

Linda burst into laughter while standing at the door. "So, the young heirs didn't dare to ruin the kitchen at home because of your strict mother, and instead, you came here?"

The four kids were simultaneously stunned, turning to look at the door.

Zuko and Toph smiled sheepishly and quickly welcomed Linda inside.

Lina grabbed Linda's arm, guiding her to sit. She handed Linda cutlery, urging her to taste the boys' cooking.

"Hmm..." Linda pretended to be serious, lifting her gaze to meet their eyes. "Are you trying to impress your future mother-in-law?"

Zuko was taken aback, surprised that Toph was the first to respond.

"Absolutely!" Toph spoke sweetly. "But you're mistaken. You're not our future mother-in-law!"

"What?"

"We've watched you since we were kids. To me, you're no different from my real mother! So this food is a gesture of our love for our mother!" Toph declared.

Linda didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She gently flicked his head.

The little boy she used to carry was now a big, tall man. He towered over her.

But to her, they would always be her children. They would always need their parents' protection.

At that moment, she thought of Melissa, who was in the hospital, and looked at Lina. Linda's eyes betrayed her complex emotions. She smiled gently and asked, "Why did you finish work so early today?"