Twins in Her Womb (Bianca and Luke Crawford novel) novel Chapter 3223

”Mrs. Norman,” Luca called out to Queenie.

“Yes?” Queenie's eyes were filled with warmth. She seemed eager to shower Luca with affection.

After visiting Leia today, Queenie finally understood that Leia hated her and her husband deeply.

Even when they had no idea about Luca's identity and treated her indifferently, Leia was jealous and resentful. It all stemmed from Leia's deep-seated hatred toward them. She would also resent anyone who was close to them.

Hence, Queenie knew she had to slowly let go of Leia as her daughter. It was best to act as though she never had such a daughter.

Only by doing so could she feel better.

Without Leia, all she had now was Luca. As a mother with just one child, she wanted to give Luca the best of everything.

However, Luca had grown up and was a mother of four. There was only so much she could give now, and even if she could, it was too late for many things.

Luca pointed at the bed. The guest room bed was big enough for both of them to sleep comfortably. “Mrs. Norman, can I take a nap with you?”

Queenie was taken aback for a moment, then quickly nodded. “Of course.”

Before adopting any children, she had always dreamed of soothing her biological daughter to sleep.

Now, even though Luca was grown, she was giving her this chance. Queenie walked to the other side and got on the bed.

Luca followed.

The two lay down together. Luca asked, “Mrs. Norman, do you know how to tell stories?”

Queenie felt a bit embarrassed. “I used to tell Leia stories when she was little, but as she grew older, she didn't need them anymore, so I stopped.”

“Could you tell me one? I'd love to hear a story.” Luca wanted to experience the feeling of falling asleep to a mother's story.

“Sure, but I haven't read many stories.” Queenie slightly frowned at the thought of this. She usually spent time reading essays and poetry. She had not read many story books. The only ones she remembered were the stories she often told Leia when she was little.

“Anything you know is fine, even a fairy tale. I love those,” replied Luca, turning to face her. “Mrs. Norman, your voice is so gentle and lovely. It'll be wonderful to listen to tell a story.”

Queenie nodded and turned to face her too. “Once upon a time, there was a little mermaid princess…”

She began the story of the little mermaid.

Luca had also told this story to Rainie before. A contented smile appeared on her lips as she slowly closed her eyes.

Queenie finished the story of the little mermaid, but she did not follow the original version. Instead, she gave Luca a much happier ending.

By the time she finished, Luca was sound asleep.

Queenie gently stroked her hair. “Good girl, sleep well. You'll be happy like the little mermaid.”

Luca slept soundly until after four in the afternoon.

When she woke up, she felt a bit disoriented but soon remembered she was at Norman Residence. She had fallen asleep to Queenie's story.

Sitting up, she stretched and checked her phone. It was a little after four.

It was still early.

Luca touched the spot next to her on the bed. It was cold. It seemed like Queenie had been up for a while.

She did not think much of it. After all, middle-aged people like Queenie often had trouble sleeping at night if they napped too long in the afternoon. After changing out of her pajamas and into her clothes, she left the guest room.

“Sure. They'll love it.” Luca had been thinking about what to bring home for the kids.

Since she came here alone for lunch, they might protest if she returned empty-handed.

Queenie's cookies would be perfect.

The two of them enjoyed the tea and nibbled on snacks. Once they were done, Luca went into the kitchen to start dinner as it was nearing the time Jack usually came home from work.

The kitchen was well-stocked, so she picked out the ingredients she needed.

When Luca reunited with the Norman family, she made an effort to learn Jack's and Queenie's preferences. She had thoroughly learned their preferences, including their favorite dishes and cuisines.

Of course, Luke had a hand in this too. He had people investigate and provide her with the details.

Luca planned a meal with four dishes and a soup, including favorites of both Queenie and Jack. Queenie joined her in the kitchen to help, as she had mentioned earlier.

The maid, realizing she was not needed, left the kitchen to clean the yard.

Before long, Jack walked in.

When he saw the maid cleaning, he asked, “Are Mrs. Norman and Ms. Craw in the kitchen?”

“Yes, sir. They're doing all the work in the kitchen, so I came out to tidy the yard,” explained the maid.

“Okay.” Jack, a man of few words, put down his briefcase in the living room and headed to the kitchen.

He did not go in but stood at the doorway, watching Queenie and Luca prepare dinner side by side. It was a heartwarming scene.

He remembered how Queenie had once considered sending Leia to cooking classes, thinking that it would definitely be very heartwarming to have the mother-daughter in the kitchen making dinner for him.