Outside the car window, the noisy airport was gradually left behind. Nurse Sana was still driving the car that Katherine had left before.
As soon as Emily got in the car, her bright eyes immediately looked toward the back seat. "Katherine, you finally came back. This time you have to stay longer, right?"
Katherine smiled lightly, a bit helpless but also fond. "At most ten days. The two little ones still have to go back to school."
Emily suddenly looked deflated, her tone unintentionally rising. "Ah, only ten days! That's really too short."
"I was hoping you could stay for at least a month or two. I even planned out a bunch of travel ideas in my head, but now all my plans are ruined."
Then Emily changed her tone and tried to persuade Nathan and Sophie, leaning forward with a gentle smile.
"Nathan, Sophie, tell Aunt Emily that we should play more days before going back. Missing a month of kindergarten won't matter. Aunt Emily can find someone to help you catch up on homework later, okay?"
Nathan sat up straight, his face serious, and replied clearly, "Aunt Emily, we listen to Mom. Whatever Mom plans, Sophie and I will do."
Sophie quickly nodded beside him and agreed, "Brother is right. But if Aunt Emily really misses us, you can talk to Mom yourself. As long as Mom agrees, we are fine."
Emily smiled and said, "Okay, I will think of a way to convince your mom."
Katherine listened, her eyes full of tenderness as she reached out to gently stroke the two kids' heads.
Her thoughts drifted back to when she gave birth, those days and nights of life and death struggles felt like they were just in front of her eyes. Now, looking at these two sensible and well-behaved children, all past hardships turned into sweet memories.
These two kids were clearly rare treasures gifted by heaven, so warm and considerate. They rarely made her upset and were always thoughtful.
Nurse Sana focused on driving but also occasionally added a few playful words, making everyone in the car laugh again and again.
This reunion felt like the air itself was filled with sweetness.
Suddenly, Emily seemed to remember something important. She clapped her hands and said, a bit coquettishly, "Katherine, Sana, tonight my grandpa is having a birthday banquet. You both have to come with me."
"I hate this kind of social event the most. I can't handle it alone. Dealing with those people is so boring."
"But if I don't go, my parents will definitely send someone to 'escort' me there."
The Emily family was a well-known noble family in the capital city. The old master's birthday banquet naturally became a grand social event gathering powerful officials and big businessmen. It was like a stage for the wealthy to compete for fame and profit.
Katherine's heart began to worry. She secretly wondered if Andrew was in the city and if he had any connection with Emily's family. Her expression showed hesitation.
Seeing Katherine's unwilling look, Emily quickly interrupted, "Katherine, you can't refuse me. If you don't come tonight, I will be so bored. If you come, I will have fun with you and be happy."
Katherine looked troubled, her eyes involuntarily glancing at Nathan and Sophie, worried, "Emily, your grandpa's banquet will last several hours. I don't feel comfortable leaving the kids alone at home."
Emily seemed to have planned ahead, raising her eyebrows and shaking her head proudly, "I already arranged everything! I brought the nanny who used to take care of me from the countryside. She's already here and very experienced. You can trust me 100 percent with Nathan and Sophie."
Katherine was still hesitant. Nathan spoke up sensibly, "Mom, please feel free to go with Aunt Emily and them. You spend all day around me and Sophie, you haven't gone out to have fun before."
"Tonight, you should relax and have some fun. I promise to take good care of Sophie, so you don't have to worry."
Sophie didn't want to lose either. She held her mom's clothes softly and said, "Mom, Brother and I will be good. We can build Legos and watch cartoons together. We will wait quietly for you to come back."
"Please don't worry. Tonight, just go have fun with Aunt Emily and Aunt Charlotte."
Emily was so touched listening that she shouted excitedly, "Oh my, my two little treasures, how can you be so lovable!"
"Why don't you all just call me Mom? I'll be your real mom, okay?"
Sophie blinked her big, bright eyes. "Auntie, if you want a baby so much, you should just have one yourself!"
"Our mom can only be Dr. Katherine," someone said.
Hearing that, everyone couldn't help but laugh.
Katherine brought Nathan and Sophie back mainly to visit their grandmother.
After all, she had left for five years and never came back once.
...
Katherine couldn't stay in the city for long. Emily let them stay at her apartment.
When they arrived, there was a woman sitting on the sofa.
Hearing the noise, she quickly got up and went to the door.
When she saw Emily, she greeted her right away, "Miss, you're back."
Emily teased, "Auntie, how many times have I told you? Just call me Emily, don't keep saying Miss."
The woman smiled, "Okay."
"Auntie, let me introduce you. This is my friend Katherine and Nurse Sana. These two are Katherine's kids. The boy is the older one, Nathan. The girl is Sophie."
"If we have anything to do these days, please take care of them."
Katherine nodded slightly and smiled, "Auntie, thank you."
Then she quickly told the two kids, "Nathan, Sophie, call Grandma."
"Hello, Grandma," Nathan and Sophie said together.
The woman rarely saw two children so pretty and lively. She liked them at first sight.
"Hey Nathan, Sophie, what do you want to eat tonight? Grandma will make something delicious for you."
"Come, I will take you to see the toys your Auntie Emily bought for you."
The two kids didn't follow her right away. They turned to Katherine, as if asking for her opinion.
Katherine smiled and nodded, "Nathan, Sophie, go play with Grandma. Mommy needs to pack her things first."
After hearing this, the two kids followed the woman.
Emily sighed, "Katherine, you really raised them well. They don't throw tantrums and even ask your opinion if something happens."
Nurse Sana agreed, "Yes, Nathan and Sophie are really lovable."
Katherine smiled, "Your kids will be the same one day."
Emily glanced at the time, "Oh no, only three hours left until the birthday banquet. We have to hurry and get ready."
"Quick, let's change into our gowns and get styled."
On the other side, Charlotte looked at herself in the full-length mirror wearing a custom-made gown, feeling very satisfied.
Tonight, she would definitely be the most eye-catching person at the banquet.
Especially since she would attend the banquet with Andrew.