Chapter 228

　　Catherine's POV 　　Around four in the afternoon, I heard the kids' footsteps outside in the hallway. 　　I had finished two pieces of work, and when I heard their voices, I was no longer in the mood for work. 　　I opened the bedroom door and the kids were a bit stunned when they saw me. 　　"Mommy." Hedwig blinked her big eyes. Then she said, "You're home?" 　　Noah immediately came over and asked with concern, "Mommy, are you sick again?" 　　I walked quickly over, crouched down, and pressed my forehead against Noah's. "See? I'm fine!" 　　Then, Hedwig asked curiously, "Mommy, were you fired?" 　　Noah rolled his eyes at Hedwig. "Daddy dares not to fire mommy. Otherwise, we will fire him!" 　　I grinned. "Noah, you are my little hero. No one dares to bully me because I have a good son like you. I'm counting on you, got it?" 　　Noah immediately reached out and touched my head. He acted like a grownup and said in a serious tone, "Mommy, I won't let anyone bully you!" 　　"You are my little hero!" I coul