Chapter 213

Chapter 213
Even though she really had to swallow her pride today when she was trying so hard to please John.

If it weren't for the kids, she really wished she'd never have anything to do with that man again for the rest of her life.

Many times, when she had no choice but to humble herself before him for the children's sake, she felt so wronged.

But now, facing her children's innocent and adorable little faces, she felt she really shouldn't think that way.

Sammy and Sophie were alive—that was already the greatest blessing God had given her.

As long as it was good for her four precious babies, as long as it meant the five of them could reunite sooner, she would do whatever it takes. What did a little grievance matter?

However, Sammy still noticed the flash of guilt in her eyes and asked carefully, "Mommy, did Mr. Smith make things difficult for you? Are you unhappy?"

"No." Jane immediately denied it.

"Don't lie to us, Mommy. You must have endured a lot to make our plan work smoothly."

At this moment, Sammy suddenly understood a bit why Jack was against his plan. If Mommy had to humble herself for their sake, he felt bad for her too.

Jane noticed his emotions, took their little hands and walked into the living room, then sat on the sofa holding them, comforting them: "Don't worry, Mommy isn't wronged, I'm not unhappy. Don't think too much about it, okay?"

"Thank you, Mommy." Sammy buried his face in her arms, acting cute. "Thank you for being willing to sacrifice so much for me and Sophie. Actually, I can tell that Mommy doesn't like Daddy as much anymore, but Mommy still keeps compromising for me and Sophie. Thank you, Mommy..."

Jane didn't speak right away.

She couldn't really say what her feelings for John were. When he kissed her, when he stood up for her, she still felt something—her heart would flutter, she would be moved.

She wasn't without feelings for him.

But she was also very clear that no matter how much she liked him, she would never be with him again.

Thinking of this, she smiled, hugged the two precious ones beside her tighter, and kissed them on each side. "Silly children, no need to thank me. Mommy has been dreaming of you coming back. Now that you're really back by Mommy's side, Mommy doesn't feel wronged. As long as it's good for you, Mommy is willing to do anything..."

"Thank you, Mommy!"

The two little ones kissed her cheeks from both sides at the same time.

At this moment, Jane felt her heart melting.

The next day was Saturday. She didn't go to the office, and for once didn't work overtime at home either. She spent time with the two little ones playing music and doing crafts.

Around eleven o'clock, Sammy video-called Jill. Jill suggested playing a game—the one Jack had designed.

Jane agreed without hesitation.

The five of them excitedly logged on, but just as they were about to start, John suddenly came home.

He never came home at noon. The Watson siblings were both startled. Jill's first thought was to hang up the phone, but her hand shook and the phone fell under the sofa.

And John had already walked into the living room.

The phone hadn't hung up yet.

Both siblings panicked inside.

Jack was okay—he could stay calm.

Jill couldn't stay calm anymore. She instinctively stood up, blocking her phone, and looked up at John with an awkward smile.

John had never seen his daughter smile like this. Sophie had always been quiet and shy.

But Jill at this moment—her smile was awkward, flattering, and nervous, exactly like Sammy when he made mistakes.

John strode up to them, his suspicious gaze sweeping over the siblings: "What are you two doing?"

Jill immediately shook her head.

"Mr. Smith, why are you home so early today?" Jack tried to change the subject.

But John didn't even look at him, still watching his daughter: "Sophie, what were you just hiding?"

The little girl shook her head again.

He gently touched her little shoulder, wanting to see, but she stood there without moving.

John was even more puzzled.

Fortunately, the three people on the phone had realized John was back and all went silent, so John hadn't discovered the phone call in progress yet.

Jill had to use her secret weapon. She reached out her arms to John and smiled sweetly: "Daddy, hug."

Whenever she looked at John with those soft, cute, pleading eyes and talked to him sweetly, John's heart would melt.

This time was no exception.

Though John was still puzzled, he bent down to pick up his daughter.

And at that critical moment, she kicked with her little foot and kicked the phone under the sofa.

John picked her up.

"Daddy, hungry."

"Okay, let's go eat."

John carried her to wash her hands.

Only then did the two siblings breathe a sigh of relief.

Jack took the chance to pick up the phone and had just hung up when John suddenly turned around and looked at him: "Sammy, what are you doing?"

"Nothing." Jack calmly put away the phone.

"Come here."

John took them to wash their hands.

The kitchen quickly prepared the meal.

Jack ate elegantly while asking, "Mr. Smith still hasn't said why you came home so early today. Is something wrong?"

"There is something."

"What is it?"

"Daddy's business isn't for you to worry about." John looked at his son irritably, then extended his hand in front of him: "Give me the phone."

Jack handed him his own phone.

John didn't take it. "Your sister's."

Jill's heart jumped. This was bad.

There weren't many contacts in her phone and WeChat—just Mommy's and those of her other siblings. Mr. Smith definitely knew Mommy's phone number and the WeChat profile pictures of the Smith Corporation siblings.

If he saw them, everything would be exposed.

She desperately tried to signal her brother with her eyes.

But under the pressure of John's gaze, Jack had no choice either.

She watched as he handed over the phone.

Jack closed his eyes. It's over!