Chapter 214 Love, Dad
Mia’s POV
The Branson Estate looked exactly the same on the outside. It’s always imposing, elegant, with manicured grounds that seemed to defy the lingering chill of early spring I sat in the car for several minutes, staring at the grand entrance where I’d first arrived as Kyle’s wife nearly four years ago.
“Mrs. Branson?” The driver’s voice broke through my thoughts. “Would you like me to wait?”
“Yes, please,” I replied, gathering my courage. “This shouldn’t take long.”
I turned to check on the twins in their matching car seats. Both were sleeping peacefully after their morning feeding. The doctor had assured me that a short outing would be fine, but I still felt anxious bringing them out so soon after their homecoming.
“We’ll just be a few minutes,” I whispered to them. “Mommy needs to check something.”
With a deep breath, I rang the doorbell. The familiar chime echoed inside, bringing a rush of memories. Kyle loosening his tie as he walked through the door. Late night conversations in the kitchen. Arguments that ended with and icy silences.
The door opened, revealing Mrs. Chen’s surprised face.
“Mrs. Branson!” She gasped, her eyes widening. “You’ve come home!”
Her choice of words stung unexpectedly. This wasn’t home anymore. It hadn’t been for a long time.
“Hello, Mrs. Chen,” I smiled politely. “I hope I’m not interrupting anything.”
“No, no, of course not. Please, come in.” She stepped aside, peering past me toward the car. “Are the babies with you?”
“Yes, they’re sleeping in the car. I won’t be staying long.” I stepped into the marble foyer, immediately struck by how unchanged everything was. The same artwork on the walls. The same fragrance of Mrs. Chen’s lemon polish in the air. “I’m actually looking for Kyle.”
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