Chapter 131

When Bobby and Millie returned from school, the house was instantly bustling with activity. The two little ones changed their shoes and immediately ran to Mona’s room to see her. “Mommy, Mommy, are you feeling better?” Millie took out a piece of candy and handed it over to Mona. “Mommy, taking medicine is very bitter. Have a candy.” Mona took it and unwrapped the paper, looking at the glistening candy inside. She popped it into her mouth, her eyes squinting at the sweetness. Her children knew her best. She liked eating candy when she was sick. “Millie, where did you get the money to buy candy?” “Bobby gave it to me. He’s rich. If I want something, Bobby will take money out of his pocket and buy it for me.” Millie took out a butterfly hairpin from her furry bunny bag. “See this? Bobby bought candy for Mommy and a hairpin for me.” Mona smiled and clipped the hairpin to her daughter’s hair. “Wow. Millie, you’re so adorable.” Then, she looked at her son, who stood silently by the