Mommy, Your Cover Is Blown

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o do so. The reason being, I desired to keep my children away from their father, known as Black. If by chance, Liam happens to encounter Black, he might recognize the strikin

stilettos echoing against the marble flooring. Grasping the glass door, I caught sight of

" I greeted, not me

ack responded

ell on Jessie. "Sophia! Oh my goodness. Where have you been all this while? I l

d me into a tight embrace. Holy

her boss, we were the best of friends. It was evident that she was deligh

red, turning to Jessie. She no

tting off Jessie's revelation. She

ack spoke with emphasis. "Jess

er me. I leaned in close to Jessie's ear and pleaded, "Please, don't revea

sumed with worry about what Black might ask of Jessie in his office. I prayed that she would remain

etched with concern. She took my hand and led me to a quiet

er staff can compare to your skills, status, and intelligence,

ing night," I confessed, my eyes brimming with tears. "I had a one-night

sie's eyes bright

company," I confirmed. Jessie withdrew h

empathized with my struggles, embracing me and soothingly stroking my hair. She promised

SILICON ENTERPRISE with Brooke. How she sacked high-quality staff and replaced them

e five years ago, threatening me never to return to his house and the company. He couldn't even appreciate my efforts for kee

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the time I should go for Liam and Beatrice. Their school closes by 3PM

n forty minutes here. I couldn't wait for such time before going for my kids. It takes forty minutes to

of the office. I rushed into my car

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afternoon sun filtered through the sheer curtains, casting a warm glow over the living room. My tw

" Liam asked, tilting his head to

good job, Liam. The people are nice, and it's importa

small brow furrowed. "Do the

heart. They don't know about you two

lemnly this time. "I rememb

-ups have to keep secrets to protect the people they love. It's complic

re questions. Before he could ask them, the front door swung open, an

holding up a piece of paper covered in vibrant colors

ed my daughter's artwork. "It's beautif

for dinner?" she suggested.

kitchen, my mind racing. I had just pulled out a pan and started chopping vegetables when my phone buz

eling? I was worried whe

ck up my children from school without arousing suspicion. I hadn't expected

better, thank you. J

door. My heart pounded in my chest as I walked over and peered through the peephole. Standing on my doorstep, looking

r a moment before opening the door. "Mr. BLACK

were filled with concern. "I wanted to ma

o enter. "Of course. Please, co

kay." He glanced around the cozy living room, taking in the children's ar

steady my nerves. "Can I get you

wn on the couch. "How are you feeling? You

self with the teapot. "It was just a

e intense. "I hope you're not overworki

e tea tray over to the coffee table and sat down across f

laughter from the hallway, and Liam came running into t