"Mmm."

As if she understood, Mia nodded and followed her brother's example to take out her markers and draw on the paper.

Ariella finished cooking but found no children in the living room. She came to their bedroom and saw them drawing.

She slightly curled her lips, "What are you drawing? It's lunchtime."

"Oh, coming."

Jasper quickly drew out the paper and flipped it over.

Mia followed his example and hid her hands.

Ariella certainly saw their movements but did not lay bare their secret. "Wash your hands." She turned around and urged them.

Their tableware crackled when the kids ate from small bowls.

After the meal, Ariella cleaned up the dishes, urged the kids to have a nap, and then called her friend, "Gracie, do you know any good lawyers?"

"Anything wrong?"

Ariella sighed, "Today, I received a call from the school. I was told that the mother of that fat boy filed a complaint. The other party threatened to sue us for mayhem."

"What the hell, they are shameless. Quarrels among children are normal. Besides, their kid is the uncultured one."

Ariella took a deep breath, "The mother of that fat boy is Rainie."

Her friend fell into silence. This name had been taboo. Gracie knew the things between Rainie and Gavin, thus sensible enough not to mention a word.

Unexpectedly, their kids went to the same kindergarten.

"I'm sorry, Ariella. I didn't know their kid also studied there."

Gracie regretted it. This kindergarten was a good public school in the neighborhood, and she got admission through her connections. Who would have thought that the son of the Bates family chose a public kindergarten over a private one and threw his weight around?

"It's not your fault. Given Rainie's personality, I'll definitely receive a lawyer's letter and should be well prepared."

Ariella was not daunted. She could suffer grievances but would always protect her children.

"Okay, I'll find a good lawyer for you. Rainie is really a bitch."

"Okay, thank you."

After hanging up the phone, Ariella went back to check on the kids. Side by side, they were sleeping soundly.

She rested her mind at ease and quietly closed the door.

A moment later, the sleeping twins both opened their big swiveling eyes.

Jasper gingerly got up, signaled to his sister to keep quiet, and whispered, "Mommy left."

"Mmm."

Mia also got up, took out a bunny watch phone from under her pillow, and handed it to her brother.

Jasper took out the fine business card that bore Ivan's name and contact information.

He tapped the watch and dialed the phone number. While the phone was beeping, their little hearts pounded.

Soon, the call was answered by the cool, attractive, and deep voice of a man, "Hello."

"Sir."

"Papa."

Their subdued milky voices came over like whispers.

Holding the phone, the man stiffened and felt much relieved from the fatigue.

Ivan just had a meeting and rubbed his temples when his cell phone rang. It was from an unknown number.

His brows furrowed, and his eagle's eyes landed on the screen. A moment later, he picked it up.

Then the pleasant voices came over. The corners of his mouth curved up, and his tone turned soft, "What's the deal?"

"Sir, I want to talk with you. Can we meet?"

Jasper read from a speech draft and sounded official.

"About?"

Ivan laughed in a low voice. Interesting! Did they want to talk with him?

He had discussed business with countless people but had never done it with kids.

Jasper pursed his mouth and replied seriously, "This is very important. We should meet and talk."

Ivan raised his eyes, saw Gael coming in with files, waved his hand, and continued to spin his chair, "If you don't tell me, I can refuse."

Kid, negotiation? Nice try!

"Papa."

All of a sudden, a sweet milky voice with a tinge of anxiety came over.

Mia heard his rejection and hurriedly moved closer to the watch phone. Why wouldn't her 'papa' come?

"Hmm, is your sister around?"

When Ivan heard the crispy soft voice, her cute face resurfaced in his mind. His heart melted.

His long, slender fingers trembled, "When? How will you find me?"

"Sir, could you come and find me at school tomorrow at noon?"

"Papa, come."

The girl grabbed the hand of her brother, spoke to the watch phone, and drooled.

"Okay, I'll see you tomorrow at noon."

He couldn't resist the soft voice and pretty eyes of the cute girl.

After all, Star Kindergarten was not far from the business district, and he could use a distraction.

He hung up the phone and looked up at his assistant, "What's the deal?"

"The old man has arranged a blind date for you tonight at XX Restaurant."

Gael reported warily and wondered who his boss was calling. He swore he had never heard such a gentle tone from the man before. He was not that tender, even to the one in Pear Garden.

Blind date?

Ivan's smile faded away, and then he replied, "Make it tomorrow noon."

Gael froze for a moment. So, his boss agreed? This was new. In the past, his boss rejected all blind dates.

"By the way, make it near Star Kindergarten and find a restaurant suitable for kids."

Ivan instructed and lowered his head to continue with his work.

Gael was confused. Why near Star Kindergarten? He had a terrible feeling.

...

The next day, Ariella took the twins to kindergarten.

She found them strange today. They whispered to each other from time to time as if they were keeping a secret from her.

"Mommy, do I look sharp?"

With hands on hips, Jasper stood in front of the mirror for quite some time. His hair was naturally curly and his cheeks delicate.

"Pretty."

Holding her bunny doll, Mia was dressed in a light-yellow dress and had her pigtails tied with colored rubber bands.

"Both of you look pretty. Tell me, are you hiding anything from me?"

Ariella kissed her kids. What was going on today?

Both of them clamored for beautiful clothes.