Kidnapping

Kira was incredulous. ‘You forgot your own mother’s birthday?’ She hesitated. ‘Since you are busy with work, should I…buy some gifts? And a cake?’ Austyn’s lips curved. ‘That’s very considerate of you, my dear wife.’ The manager nearest to Austyn almost choked. Wife. Mr McCarthy had a wife! It wasn’t a fling, a mistress, but a wife! Before the end of the day, the news would be making its round around the entire building for sure. Austyn just glanced at the manager and continued talking on his phone. ‘I’ll get the chauffeur to drive you and the kids over. As for gifts, just pick up whatever you deem appropriate.’ ‘Fine.’ Kira ended the call with a sigh, got changed and then left the apartment with both kids. She took Jennie’s advice for a four-inch chocolate banana cake and Joshua’s suggestion for a red cashmere scarf. The mansion looked different without its old master and the armed guards. Elsie goggled at Kira when she opened the door. ‘You came!’ The twins rushed inside. ‘Grandma! W