Chapter 433

Chapter 433:

I still couldn’t look at him until I heard his retreating footsteps.

I stayed up long enough for everything to sink in. As hard as it was, I had to accept the truth that Jaris was probably better off without me. He’d finally be a good King who wouldn’t have to make biased decisions for my sake. I was ready to accept my fate. But before then, there was one last thing I had to do.

I called Marta—twice—before she picked up.

She cleared her throat. “Lyric. Can I know why you’re calling p>

“I need to see my kids p>

“What?” She huffed. “You seriously want to go ahead with your plan of p>

“I only wish to see them one last time, Marta. As their mother, I believe I have the right to p>

There was a slight pause. “You say ‘one last time’ like you’re about to die p>

“That is none of your concern. Just bring my kids to me. I’ll text you the time and address p>

I heard her pacing. “Lyric, it’s not safe. Everyone is p>

“Everyone is too busy right now looking for the King. So stop with the silly excuses and let me see my kids p>

“Hey! They’re ‘my’ kids, okay p>

“Oh, shut up, Marta. The only reason I’m still letting you keep them is because I care about Xyla’s relationship with her father. It is my responsibility as her mother to make these decisions. You, Marta, will never be their mother. You’ll never even be a mother at all if you keep up with your disgusting attitude. So let that sink p>

I took a deep breath, pleased at her loss of words. “Now, like I said, I’ll text you the time and address. Bring my kids, and don’t be late.” I dropped the call.

LYRIC

By the following morning, Marta brought the kids to the location I’d asked for. It was in a busy amusement park. Here, I could easily get away in case she betrayed me and brought the Executioners. Although, I doubted she’d take such risks when she knew I could easily expose her to everyone.

My heart leapt for joy as I watched her enter the park with the kids. They hadn’t seen me yet, so I took the opportunity to admire my two beautiful creations.

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I couldn’t believe they were both mine. I suddenly felt lucky—so, so lucky—to be their mother.

They finally saw me, and I felt the warmth of the happiness that illuminated their faces. “Aunty Lyric p>

They stopped walking and ran. I kept my arms ready for them to jump in. Their excitement was contagious. Goodness, I couldn’t believe the kids were the ones looking so happy to see me. It was only a few weeks ago when they called me a witch and didn’t want to have anything to do with me.

“Hey, pumpkins. How have you been?” I stroked Xyla’s hair with one hand while I ruffled Xylon’s with the other.