When I get rich, I’ll build a castle like this one too. It doesn’t have to be too big as long as it fits me and my kids.
This is only my first day here, but I’m already missing the kids.
She clicked on her WhatsApp to video call her kids.
Because of the time difference, the kids were having their breakfast when they received the call.
They squeezed to fit their faces inside the screen after accepting their mommy’s call.
“Mommy!”
“Mommy!”
“Mommy, I miss you.”
“Mommy, I-I’m eating.”
Nicole gazed at them affectionately before asking what they were having for breakfast.
Nina was about to reply when Juan stopped her.
“Mommy, Maya should reply to this question,” he said.
Nina giggled. “Yes, Mommy. Ms. Patty told us to recite a rhyme. Maya has memorized it well. Come on, Maya!”
Maya rolled her eyes at Nina but said nothing.
Nicole thought Maya had forgotten everything and consoled her. “It’s alright, Maya. Ask your brother and sister to teach you. I believe you’ll learn it soon enough.”
“I have learned it! I don’t need them to teach me!” Maya huffed.
“Okay, go on. Recite the rhyme then.”
Nina is laughing at me again!
Fine, let me recite it. I’m not afraid, hmph!
Maya glared at Nina before reciting, ”Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any food? Yes sir, yes sir, three plates full. One plate of chips, one plate of ribs. And cheese for the little boy who lives down the lane.”
The other three kids exchanged glances before bursting out into laughter.
“Mommy, did you hear that? Maya recited that rhyme in class.”
“Ms. Patty scolded her in class.”
Maya lowered her head and fell silent.
Through the screen, Nicole patted Maya’s adorable cheek and comforted her. “Maya, I’ll teach you when I come home, alright?”
She nodded fervently.
“Maya, are you craving fried chicken? I’ll ask the chef to prepare some for lunch.”
“Grandma, Maya is reciting a rhyme.”
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