Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3172

"Thinking about staying here?" Luca teased her.

Nina squinted her eyes and said, "I'd love to, but Percy won't allow it. But I could always pick a fight with him. Then, I'd have an excuse to move here. This place feels like half my home anyway."

"Please don't. If Mr. Mallory finds out about your plan, he might hold a grudge against me." Luca laughed.

Nina waved her hand dismissively. "He wouldn't dare!"

“But seriously, if you like it here, you should visit more often. The kids really like you,” continued Luca. “They even said they had a gift for you when they heard you were coming today.”

Luca paused for a moment, suddenly realizing she had revealed the kids' plan. “Just pretend you didn't hear that, okay?”

Nina sat up straight and looked excitedly at Luca. “Really? The kids actually prepared a gift for me?”

“Yes. They said that since you'll be getting married soon, they wanted to surprise you with a gift every week. They started preparing it after finishing their homework last night and were still working on it today. But I don't know what the gift is.

"So when you get the gift, act surprised, or I'll ruin their plan to surprise you.”

“I got it. I got it.” Nina made an 'OK' gesture, feeling touched. “I never expected Luke's kids to be so sweet, and they're so kind to me! I'm really moved!”

Vivian, who was listening to their conversation, added, “Kids have so many creative ideas. It’s clear they really like you.”

Nina nodded proudly. “I did the right thing by doting on them so much!"

She recalled how after Bianca lost her memory, the atmosphere in the Crawford family was off.

Nina often visited Bianca, bringing various treats and toys for the kids. With Luke's permission, she would take them out to have fun and relax.

She knew how much the kids were affected by their mother's condition. As their mother’s best friend, she did everything she could to make them happy and shield them from adult problems.

Her genuine care and affection won the kids' hearts, and they loved her back.

Nina turned to look at Luca. She did not expect another woman to win over the kids’ hearts.

She marveled at how another woman had come to love these kids and take care of them as if they were her own.

Just as they talked about it, they saw the three kids approaching. Luca reminded Nina, “Remember to act like you know nothing. Don’t spoil their surprise.”

Nina saw the kids coming over and smiled. “Weren't you reading your books?”

Tommy hopped over to her and asked, “Ms. Nina, are you getting married soon?”

“Yes, I told you a few days ago. You’re going to be my little ring bearer,” replied Nina as she patted Tommy's head.

“Lanie, Rainie, and I prepared a gift for you!” announced Tommy.

“Oh? You got me a gift? What is it?” Nina pretended to look surprised. “Show me, please.”

With a big smile, Rainie brought out a gift box from behind her and handed it to Nina. “Ms. Nina, this is our gift for you. But Lanie and Tommy aren’t very good at making things, so it might look a bit rough.”

Nina took the handmade box and saw the drawings on it, clearly done by the kids. She was deeply touched by the thought they put into even the gift box itself, and her heart was filled with emotions.