Female Novel
Chapter 1850
It was because of Luca that Queenie was unable to smile. She lowered her eyes as she glanced at thesmiles on the kids' faces. She asked, "All of you are good kids, but why you guys are here?"
"Grandpa invited us over," said Tommy.
Jack, who was holding Queenie's hand on the side, explained, "I know you love having crowds, so Iinvited Luke and the kids over to have a meal."
Queenie looked at Luca.
Lanie was good at observing one's expression. He listened to his father's orders and said, "But lately,Daddy has been very busy. He's always working overtime in the office. That's why he told Ms. Luca tobring us over. He said someone has to watch over us. Otherwise, we'll cause huge trouble and giveGrandpa and Grandma a headache.”
"Is that so?" Queenie was puzzled. If Luke had really asked Luca for help, then it would explain herentering the villa.
However, it could only explain today's incident.
"Yes. Mr. Crawford told me to bring the kids over so that they could celebrate the occasion with youtwo.” Luca went along with what the kids said. At this moment, she noticed that Queenie's mood wasunstable.
'It's like she's putting her guard up against me.'
"So that's how it is. I didn't notice that Luke is so busy with his projects. Otherwise, I wouldn't havetroubled him," Jack said.
Lanie said, "Daddy has been extremely busy lately. Sometimes, Ms. Luca will have to come over totake care of us after work before going home."
Luca was beginning to feel suspicious when she heard the kid's words.novelbin
'Did Luke order the kids to say these things? What are they plotting?'
Queenie heard it and felt suspicious. 'Are they speaking the truth?
'Even if Luke is busy, he can just hire a nanny to look after the kids. Why must he ask for Luca's help?
'She's very busy too, isn't she?'
"Luke is so busy. I'll have to trouble you to help look after the kids," Jack happily went along with whatthe kids said while holding Queenie's hand.
'She should be more assured now, right?' Queenie said, "If that's the case, have you been looking afterLuke's kids all this while, Luca? So sorry to have troubled you."
"It's nothing. The kids are very obedient. I love being with them," said Luca.
"Yeah. We also love Ms. Luca coming to take care of us. Besides, Ms. Luca cooks delicious food. Aslong as she's the one cooking, I'll finish my food every time," Tommy said.
Queenie nodded. 'It seems that Luca isn't staying in that villa. She just goes over every day to lookafter the kids.'
Even though there seemed to be a logical explanation for everything, she still felt uneasy.
Luca had a feeling that the reason why Luke ordered the kids to say these things was not as simple asit seemed...
Initially, she thought he had just ordered the kids not to accidentally blurt out the fact that she was livingwith them and to bear in mind the things that were appropriate to say.
However, from the looks of it, it seemed that Luke was using the kids to hide something.
The atmosphere was rather awkward, and Queenie's mood had not recovered even after hearing thekids' explanation.
She forced out a smile and looked at the kids. She was still thinking about what would happen toBianca once she was back if Luca was really together with Luke. Furthermore, the kids shared such agood relationship with her.
'She's going to lose her lover and family.'
Luca knew something was going on after seeing Queenie's sad expression.
She had not been a good daughter. She could not take care of Queenie for so many years and evenmade her so worried.
She looked at the presents in her hands. They were prepared by Luke, and she handed them over. "Mr.Norman, Mrs. Norman, these are gifts for you. I wish you guys a happy wedding anniversary."
Jack looked at Queenie. 'If she knows that the person in front of her is our beloved daughter, will shestill be in such a melancholic mood?'
He accepted the gifts. "Thank you, Luca. It's so kind of you."
Luca was embarrassed after listening to what he said. She was not the kind one. She believed she wasthe worst child a parent could have.
Her biological parents were just in front of her, yet she did not have the courage to acknowledge them.
Queenie was still not saying a word. Jack held the gifts in his hand and said, "Luca, I heard that you'reinterested in art. Recently, I've collected a few oil paintings. Do you mind taking a look at them for meand telling me what you think?"
"Actually, I'm just a casual appreciator,” said Luca. To be honest, she was not as good as Jack in termsof art valuation.
"It's alright. Anyway, the chef is still preparing the dishes in the kitchen, so you can come and take alook at the artworks," Jack said, determined to drag Luca away.
Luca had no choice but to accept his invitation. They headed upstairs together.
Queenie saw them heading upstairs and glanced at the three kids, saying, "Lanie, Tommy, I boughtsome new toys two days ago. They're upstairs. Go play with them."
"Really? Thanks, Grandma."
"Alright, Grandma," Lanie and Tomy said at the same time. They noticed that Queenie had only calledout to them. Lanie pulled Tommy upstairs.
Rainie was the only one downstairs.
Rainie saw her brothers heading upstairs and asked softly, "Can I follow my brothers up to play with thetoys, Grandma?"
Queenie pulled Rainie and sat on the sofa, looking at her passionately.
Out of the three kids, Rainie looked the most like Bianca. She looked at Rainie, and it was as if shewas looking at Bianca.
"Rainie, I know you're a good girl, so you won't lie to me, right?" she asked.
Rainie nodded and was puzzled why Queenie said such a thing.
"What's wrong, Grandma?"
"Nothing. I just want to know something, so I asked you to stay back. You'll answer me honestly, right?"Queenie held Rainie's little hands and looked at the child. There was a reason Queenie made Rainiestay back.
'Little girls are not good at telling lies.'
"What do you wish to know, Grandma? I'll tell you." Suddenly, Rainie knew what was happening.
"Do you guys really like Ms. Luca?" Queenie asked casually.
"Yea. My brothers and I like being together with Ms. Luca. She's a good person and is very gentle. Shetreats us very well, so we like her." Rainie nodded.
Queenie sighed inwardly when she heard the answer. 'Luca's influence on the kids is too big.
‘She even surpassed Bianca, who's their mother...'
"During this period of time, has it been Ms. Luca who's looking after all of you? Didn't your daddy hire ananny to look after you guys?" Queenie asked again.
"Ms. Luca will come to look after us whenever she's free." Rainie knew Queenie's motive in askingthese questions. Hence, she just listened to what Luke had told her. "Tommy is picky with his food anddoesn't like the food made by the nanny Daddy hired. He likes Ms. Luca's food, so whenever Ms. Lucais free, she'll come over and cook for us."
Luca heard Rainie's reply. 'It seems that Luca is indeed only helping out to look after the kids. She's notliving with them.'
She then asked again, "Then why did your daddy bring you guys out of the house to stay in anotherplace?"