"Cade, I—“Pricilla wanted to buy some time.
It had been a week since they had seen each other. Cade never even called her. Was he getting tired of her? They had only been in a relationship for a month. Pricilla felt anxious. She wasn't willing to break up so quickly. Her dream was the dream of all Axton girls, to become Mrs. Goldwin.Cade ignored the girl. He continued his work that had been delayed. Until later, because of his neglect, Pricilla helplessly left his office. Only then did Cade throw the sheet of documents in his hand onto the table.To him, Pricilla was just a tool. He used her as his lover to upset the Goldwin mistress. Pricilla was not the type of daughter-in-law his mother wanted, Cade knew.But Cade had a sudden headache when his mother urged him to marry Pricilla.'Pricilla or any other girl. I don't care.' That was the ultimatum from the stubborn woman who had given birth to Cade.***"Don't talk nonsense!" said Fay after she stopped coughing. Her face was red. Red from coughing. Red from the twins' ridiculous idea to set her up with Cade Goldwin.Cade was the sky. Fay was the earth. On which side could they meet? But that's not the problem. Fay hates any man who has made Audrey suffer. Even if it's a Goldwin.In front of him, Mike and Mika were shrinking their faces with the ends of their left and right sleeves alternately. Their faces were wet from being splashed with water. Both of them curled their lips.“Our mommy said you could replace her. So we thought only you could be our mom.” Mike insisted on his idea after wiping his face.“And your daddy will go berserk if he hears about it. I hope he doesn’t think that I’ve used you guys to become Mrs. Goldwin.” A bad feeling briefly entered Fay’s mind.What if these two stubborn kids were desperate to set her up? Cade Goldwin would have a bad opinion of her. But what did Fay care about that bastard’s views? She promised to get as far away from the two kids as possible if their father decided to come and get them.“We’ll convince daddy that mommy is the best.”Mika’s words instantly made Fay want to vomit. This child was praising her? Even though all this time it was clear that Fay did not hide her feelings of dislike.Fay wanted to say something like, there are many other girls who deserve to be their mommy someday. But then she felt it was useless to argue with them. There would be no end to it."Okay. The talk about daddy is over. I hope what you said is true. So I can go to college and work in peace without having to think that two kids are waiting for me to feed them at home." Fay said as she silently watched the two children's expressions and was surprised to find them smiling annoyingly.Why couldn't her words offend these two children? Were their hearts made of stone?"Mommy, if daddy picks us up, you have to stay with us too. We won't let you be alone here. We know how lonely it feels to be left behind." Mika walked over to Fay and climbed onto the sofa and hugged her.Fay felt like crying. She didn't know whether to be moved or angry by this beautiful girl's words.Fay had always lived alone. Since her father, mother and sister had an accident five years ago. Then none of the relatives wanted to extend their hands to provide shelter. It was Audrey, someone Fay didn't know, who offered the warmth of a sister. Then when Fay was strong enough to stand on her own, she went to Axton to work and continue her education."I want to take a shower. It's so hot." Fay reasoned to avoid Mika's embrace any longer. She got up from her seat and walked towards the door.Today was Mike and Mika's first day living with Fay. Having just arrived in Axton the two of them were already urgently going to the mall.So that's why they wanted to go so badly, to meet their father, Fay thought still a little incredulous. How could a kid that age be so good at keeping secrets and surfing the internet to investigate a Cade Goldwin?Actually, Fay wasn't too surprised. Although not yet in school, both of them were already good at reading. Their comprehension was also very good, exceeding that of other children their age. Sometimes their behavior could be very mysterious. And their above-average intelligence made Fay's imagination go everywhere.She just felt that these two children were extraordinary. Although there was no evidence in that direction, their movements over the past two days looked suspicious. Where was the mischief she had seen when their mother was around?Then a silly idea flashed through the girl's head. She reached the door of the room, but then turned to face the two."Are you guys some kind of secret agents?"The twins paused and looked at each other, then giggled together."No?" Fay was disappointed. Wouldn't it be amazing if it were true?"Or the genius CEO behind a computer company?" Fay had read in a novel about a boy who was actually very rich because of his genius. Wasn't their father Cade Goldwin? That would sound plausible.This time Mike and Mika burst out laughing while holding their stomachs. Fay who saw it made a frown."Mommy, you read too many novels." Mike finally spoke when his laughter had subsided. The corners of his eyes were watering. "We're not that good."Well, not that great by any stretch of the imagination, but you're still amazing kids.Fay just muttered it to herself. They would get a big head if they heard her.The girl then resumed her intention to take a bath. At that moment, she suddenly felt uncomfortable. So, were the two kids going to leave soon? Why was she feeling sad? Shouldn't she be happy that she didn't have to support the children any longer?The morning before breakfast, two days later, Fay was mostly silent. She didn't react to any of Mike and Mika's ramblings that tried to pick a fight with her."Stop talking nonsense!" Fay put down two plates of cereal for the twins' breakfast that morning rudely. She herself only had a glass of milk. Their money was running low. She had to save it for at least these two days."Mommy's not eating?" Mike observed the way Fay greedily f
There was movement from inside the kitchen. Then Mike and Mika were seen stepping outside slowly."Say hello to your daddy," Fay said as she walked into the room. "I'll pack your things."Mike looked at Fay who had disappeared behind the door. Her expression was complicated."Hello, Daddy. You're finally here." Mika greeted first while giving her best smile.Mike remained silent. The boy seemed to be busy thinking.Cade felt mesmerized for a moment. He hadn't realized how beautiful and cute this girl was before.The great man of Axton lowered his body, bowing to Mika who was closer than his reach. His hand moved to touch the dark curls.This felt magical. Suddenly he was a father of twins. Without a test, he wouldn't argue that the blood flowing through them was his. Instead, he was worried that they were not related at all."Hello, dear. How are you? It's good to see you again. This time Daddy promises we won't be separated again." Cade's previously cold demeanor had melted away. He
The check was torn into several pieces and left to fall to the floor unceremoniously.Langdon could not hide the shock from his face. Cade was suddenly grim to see how the girl had slapped him once again in such a dramatic way. Meanwhile, Mike and Mika could only grimace at the fire of hostility that was beginning to burn between the two.They wanted to cheer when they saw what Fay had done to the check. It looked cool. They were sure that Mommy had never seen that much money let alone had it. But they still thought it was lame. Their daddy is not an easy person to provoke. Fay was like a moth trying to put out a fire. “You think everyone is the same, you can buy. Don’t dream. If necessary, I’ll keep bringing up your crimes and how I’ve suffered because of them. I’ll keep talking until you wish you were dead instead of listening.”Perhaps it was only Langdon who felt how the air in the room turned colder. He glanced at Cade Goldwin who was frozen where he stood. He couldn’t imagine h
“I’m sure you guys will feel at home in your daddy’s house,” Fay replied to Mike’s words. She closed the car door quickly so she wouldn’t have to listen to the boy’s babbling. Then she turned back to her apartment.Cade himself felt no need to look at the girl again. When he signaled Langdon who was driving to start the car, the vehicle moved slowly away from the place.Mika had been crying since she got into the car. But the child didn’t say anything. She was upset with everyone. According to him, no one supported his wish to invite Mommy to live with them. Not even Mike, her brother.Cade tried to talk to the little girl, but Mika was sulking and angry. Only Mike replied occasionally with short answers that made Cade think about how much harder it was to deal with a child than an adult.After driving for twenty-five minutes, they arrived in front of a towering high-rise building. Floyd’s apartment was the most expensive in Axton, one of the Goldwin family’s assets. Cade occupied its
“Can Daddy cook?” Mike finally spoke up.Cade laughed at the boy’s question until Mike thought it meant his father wasn’t much of a cook.“I’ll cook for you when I have some free time. Trust me, Daddy’s cooking will not be inferior to that of a five-star hotel chef.” Cade said smugly.Mika’s response was flat. “You’d better be. At least you have something to show us.”Cade could only scratch his head which wasn’t itchy. He was running out of ideas to make these two kids admire him. Maybe he would think of another way later.When the ordered food arrived, two waiters were serving them the meal. They arranged the dishes on the table and cleaned up when they were done.“I’m going to the company for a while. I have some business to attend to. Langdon will keep you at home until the afternoon.” Cade changed into something more formal. “Is Daddy bringing Mommy home later?” asked Mika as she followed Cade into the room.
“Mommy is very pretty. If she would just dress up a bit and wear nice clothes, she wouldn’t be inferior to Daddy’s previous girlfriends.” Mike defended their choice.So he was right!Langdon didn’t know whether to laugh or cry at this. Fay Willmer was not his type of boss. Moreover, in their first meeting, the fire of hostility had already been lit. What would Cade Goldwin say if he knew these boys were setting him up with that girl?And what magic could this pair of twins create to unite those two opposites?“Uncle, there’s no need to worry. Even if they don’t like each other at first, they’ll get married eventually.” Mike seemed to be able to read Langdon’s mind. “Well, although I have to admit, Mommy’s temper is a bit bad.”Oh my! Looks like Langdon will have to start being careful with these two kids. Don’t let him be the next target.“We know when someone is matched with someone else in just one look,” Mika announced proudly
“Have you seen Langdon?” Cade asked the two kids who were having a riot in his living room.“Uncle went to the bathroom,” Mike said, running his miniature car across the table.Cade frowned and went to his room. He needed to talk to Langdon about something, but he would wait first.But when Cade had finished showering and changed, he didn’t find his assistant in the living room. Had Langdon gone home without saying goodbye to him?“Uncle’s still in the bathroom.” Now it was Mika who told him. She looked nonchalant when she said that.Cade became suspicious. He moved back towards the bathroom located outside the bedroom.In front of the tightly closed bathroom door, he listened for a moment. There was no sound. He knocked.“Langdon? Are you in? Is there a problem?”There was the sound of water splashing in there.The bathroom door opened. A pale face emerged from behind it.“Mr. Goldwin—“ Langdo
Mike and Mika looked at their father and were curious about the phone call.“Daddy looks happy,” Mike said as Cade turned off the phone, leaving only a complimentary comment for the caller. “Did Daddy manage to persuade Mommy to stay here?”Cade wouldn’t be happy if she stayed. But he was satisfied that he would soon be able to conquer Fay Willmer’s stubbornness. That girl wouldn’t be able to refuse his offer anymore.“The deadline isn’t up yet. There are still two days left. I’m trying. But I’m sure Miss Willmer will be happy to be your nanny.” Cade told the kids who almost cheered at the news.It might be a good thing if the girl became their nanny. Didn’t Miss Willmer say that she had a hard time taking care of Mike and Mika? She would give that trouble once again even with the lure of Fay’s favor.“How did Daddy persuade her?” Mika asked while resting her chin on both arms.“Do you think Miss Willmer can be persuaded?” Cade s