Xavian, Franklin, and Sophia ran downstairs, with Xavian taking the lead. He clung onto Natalie’s leg the
moment he saw her and looked up at her worriedly. Natalie bent down and cupped Xavian’s cheeks. She
then locked eyes with him to signal him to keep quiet about the incident. A son knows his mother by
instinct. So naturally, Xavian understood what she was implying. He kept quiet even though he had a lot
to say to her. This was because he knew how much effort Julian had spent to locate her. She wanted him
to keep it a secret not only because she didn’t want the others to worry, but also because of how
dangerous the situation was. Natalie didn’t want her kids to be involved in this mess. She was planning
to handle it all on her own. A veil of sadness shrouded his eyes even though he understood her
intentions. “I sent Clayton over since you’re all alone in the Bowers residence.” Natalie stood up and
introduced Clayton to Franklin and Sophia. “This is Xavian’s big brother, Clayton.” The four kids sized
each other up. Instead of hating on one another, the four of them felt as if they had been long-lost
siblings even though they had different last names. That was especially the case for Sophia. She quickly
became the center of attention. Sophia’s eyes shone brightly as she took in Clayton, Franklin, and
Xavian. They were really gentle even though all three of them had different personality types. A sweet
smile appeared on her face. “I have three big brothers now besides Franklin. Welcome to the family,
Clayton, and Xavian.” Clayton and Xavian had always wanted to have a baby sister. As such, they
clenched their fists tight as their hearts burst with excitement when Sophia referred to them as her
brother. They swore to themselves that they would pamper Natalie and Sophia from this day onward
even though Sophia wasn’t their biological sister. After settling down, Franklin brought Clayton around
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthe Bowers residence while Sophia followed behind with a teddy bear in her arms. Meanwhile, Xavian
stayed behind. He frowned and turned to face Natalie. “Mommy, can I tell Mr. Bowers about the
incident?” “No.” Natalie shook her head and smiled. “I’m already knee-deep in this mess. It’s best if fewer
people know about this.” “But—” “No buts, Xavian. Listen to me.” Clayton’s room was soon ready under
the instructions of Gavin. At nine in the evening. Natalie thought all four of the kids would go straight to
bed after she bathed them. However, much to her surprise, Sophia tugged the corner of her shirt with
one hand while holding on to her teddy with the other. Her eyes were glistening as she looked up. “C-
Can you tell us a bedtime story? Daddy promised he would, but he never did. Franklin has always been
the one to tell me bedtime stories.” Sophia had recovered from aphasia and would no longer stutter
when she speaks. She had a sweet and soft voice ever since then. Natalie probably wouldn’t have
agreed to it if the request came from the three boys. However, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse
Sophia. It felt as if she was her beloved child. “Yes, of course!” Natalie was surrounded by Sophia and
the three boys when she read them their bedtime story. She didn’t know why, but it reminded her of the
fraternal twins she had lost. If they’re still alive right now, can I tell them bedtime stories and put them to
bed like what I’m doing right now? Natalie suppressed her emotions and started reading them a fairytale.
The kids listened to her with gusto even though her storytelling tone was flat. They only returned to their
rooms reluctantly to sleep when she declared that she was tired. After the four kids fell asleep, Gavin
walked over to Natalie and said, “I don’t know when Mr. Samuel will get back. I’ve already prepared a
room for you. Do you want to get some rest first?” Natalie planned to leave first thing tomorrow. Hence,
she must meet Samuel that night. “Gavin, you should get some rest. I’ll wait for him in the living room.”
Chapter 230 Reunited “Mommy!”
Xavian, Franklin, and Sophia ran downstairs, with Xavian taking the lead. He clung onto Natalie’s leg the
moment he saw her and looked up at her worriedly. Natalie bent down and cupped Xavian’s cheeks. She
then locked eyes with him to signal him to keep quiet about the incident. A son knows his mother by
instinct. So naturally, Xavian understood what she was implying. He kept quiet even though he had a lot
to say to her. This was because he knew how much effort Julian had spent to locate her. She wanted him
to keep it a secret not only because she didn’t want the others to worry, but also because of how
dangerous the situation was. Natalie didn’t want her kids to be involved in this mess. She was planning
to handle it all on her own. A veil of sadness shrouded his eyes even though he understood her
intentions. “I sent Clayton over since you’re all alone in the Bowers residence.” Natalie stood up and
introduced Clayton to Franklin and Sophia. “This is Xavian’s big brother, Clayton.” The four kids sized
each other up. Instead of hating on one another, the four of them felt as if they had been long-lost
siblings even though they had different last names. That was especially the case for Sophia. She quickly
became the center of attention. Sophia’s eyes shone brightly as she took in Clayton, Franklin, and
Xavian. They were really gentle even though all three of them had different personality types. A sweet
smile appeared on her face. “I have three big brothers now besides Franklin. Welcome to the family,
Clayton, and Xavian.” Clayton and Xavian had always wanted to have a baby sister. As such, they
clenched their fists tight as their hearts burst with excitement when Sophia referred to them as her
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmbrother. They swore to themselves that they would pamper Natalie and Sophia from this day onward
even though Sophia wasn’t their biological sister. After settling down, Franklin brought Clayton around
the Bowers residence while Sophia followed behind with a teddy bear in her arms. Meanwhile, Xavian
stayed behind. He frowned and turned to face Natalie. “Mommy, can I tell Mr. Bowers about the
incident?” “No.” Natalie shook her head and smiled. “I’m already knee-deep in this mess. It’s best if fewer
people know about this.” “But—” “No buts, Xavian. Listen to me.” Clayton’s room was soon ready under
the instructions of Gavin. At nine in the evening. Natalie thought all four of the kids would go straight to
bed after she bathed them. However, much to her surprise, Sophia tugged the corner of her shirt with
one hand while holding on to her teddy with the other. Her eyes were glistening as she looked up. “C-
Can you tell us a bedtime story? Daddy promised he would, but he never did. Franklin has always been
the one to tell me bedtime stories.” Sophia had recovered from aphasia and would no longer stutter
when she speaks. She had a sweet and soft voice ever since then. Natalie probably wouldn’t have
agreed to it if the request came from the three boys. However, she couldn’t bring herself to refuse
Sophia. It felt as if she was her beloved child. “Yes, of course!” Natalie was surrounded by Sophia and
the three boys when she read them their bedtime story. She didn’t know why, but it reminded her of the
fraternal twins she had lost. If they’re still alive right now, can I tell them bedtime stories and put them to
bed like what I’m doing right now? Natalie suppressed her emotions and started reading them a fairytale.
The kids listened to her with gusto even though her storytelling tone was flat. They only returned to their
rooms reluctantly to sleep when she declared that she was tired. After the four kids fell asleep, Gavin
walked over to Natalie and said, “I don’t know when Mr. Samuel will get back. I’ve already prepared a
room for you. Do you want to get some rest first?” Natalie planned to leave first thing tomorrow. Hence,
she must meet Samuel that night. “Gavin, you should get some rest. I’ll wait for him in the living room.”