Catherine’s POV
The four of us continued to visit the zoo until lunchtime, and the two kids were tired.
Blake held Hedwig, and I held Noah. We walked towards the gate of the zoo slowly.
After lunch, Henry reported to Blake that the royal pack had an urgent business that needed Blake. So we rushed to the airport at once.
Howard also took Blake’s private plane back to Sayreville together with Ash and Rowena.
In front of the hotel, I saw Rowena for the first time.
Rowena looked at me in surprise.
“Are you Ash’s mommy? Hello, my name is Hedwig!” Hedwig looked up happily and greeted Rowena.
Rowena was shocked. She looked at me, and then she looked at Hedwig. She asked, “Hedwig, whose child are you?”
Hedwig pointed to Blake and said, “This is Blake. And this is Catherine. They are seeing each other!”
Hedwig instinctively hid the fact that Blake and I were her parents when facing outsiders.
I saw that Blake was also a bit upset.
Before, I would think that it was because Hedwig was considerate. But ever since Noah told me how he felt, I was deeply ashamed.
I squatted down and picked Hedwig up in my arms. I smiled at Rowena and said, “I am her mommy.”
When Rowena heard my words, she was even more surprised. Then she pointed to Blake. “You two have kids already?”
Blake chuckled. “Miss Lawrence, didn’t Howard tell you?”
Howard said innocently, “It is your secret. How dare I tell anyone?”
“You’ve known each other before?” Rowena sounded gossipy.
Blake reached out and put his hand on my shoulder naturally. “Yes.”
I gawked at Blake. What a good liar! He didn’t even blush.
Hearing that, Rowena immediately smiled and said, “Seems that I’m right. Hello there. I’m Rowena!”
“I’m Catherine!” I looked at the charming short-haired woman in front of me, and I instantly liked her a lot. Since we are both mothers, I felt that we would be good friends.
Howard teased, “Catherine, you should teach her about parenting when you are free. I’m sure you have more experience than her!”
I said shyly, “Not really. When my kids were young, all I did was make sure that they had enough to eat and wear. I just keep them from being sick!”
Rowena’s eyes were full of doubts. “Did you raise your two kids alone?”
I smiled awkwardly, “Yes.”
Blake said, “I didn’t know the kids existed, and I only met them recently. Howard is luckier than me. He knows Ash at such a young age, Miss Lawrence, Howard is definitely a reliable man and will be a good father.”
Rowena turned her head and glanced at Howard in disgust. “You’re exaggerating. He’s nobody compared with you.”
After hearing Rowena’s words, Hedwig suddenly said, “Rowena, you can’t fall in love with my daddy just because he is better than Howard. My daddy likes my mommy!”
The naive words Hedwig said made everyone laugh.
Rowena quickly explained seriously, “Hedwig, you are so cute. I don’t want to like your daddy. I mean your daddy is very outstanding!”
I couldn’t help but pinch Hedwig’s cheek. “Hedwig, Rowena was joking. Why are you so serious?”
Hedwig pouted and said, “I am just afraid!”
Blake personally opened the car door for me. “Alright. If there’s anything to say, let’s wait till we get on the plane. Get in!”
Half an hour later, the plane crossed the runway and flew into the sky.
Sure enough, Rowena kept asking about how to parent on the plane.
Though children looked cute, it took more than energy to take care of them day in and day out. Parents needed to be vigilant and smart as well.
“Catherine, we should do this more often. We can take our kids out sometime!” said Rowena.
I looked at Hedwig, who was sleeping soundly in Blake’s arms, and Noah, who was reading a comic next to me. I felt inexplicably content.
With Rowena on the plane, Blake became practically invisible. Rowena and I, as two women, had endless conversations.
The kids couldn’t hold on. They lay on their daddies and slept soundly. Even Noah finally lay on Blake’s thigh and fell asleep.
When the plane landed, it was already night.
I was also exhausted. As soon as I got in the car, I leaned back on the seat and fell asleep.
I was woken up by the driver. We were already at the lakeside villa. I opened my eyes with difficulty and led the two kids into the hall.
“Ms. Wyatt, you’re back. I’ve prepared some dishes for you. Come and have some.” Dowen was considerate. He was waiting for us in the parlor.
I was a bit hungry. And the two kids were hungry as well. When they heard that Dowen had prepared food for them, they were thrilled.
I sat at the table with the kids and enjoyed a great meal.
“Ms. Wyatt, you must be exhausted. Go upstairs and get some rest.” Dowen said thoughtfully.
“OK. Thanks, Dowen,” I said gratefully.
Hedwig immediately bowed and said loudly, “Thank you, Dowen, for the food. It’s delicious!”
Dowen couldn’t help but smile, “I am willing to do anything for you. That’s my job.”
I led the two kids upstairs and was ready to bathe them.
In the bathroom, Hedwig and Noah were sitting in the bathtub. Their faces were rosy from the heat. I couldn’t help but kiss their faces.
“Mommy, you said this morning that you would give daddy an answer tonight. Have you considered it now?” Noah seemed to be very concerned about it.
I stopped washing Hedwig. I looked at Noah and asked guiltily, “What answer? I can’t remember.”
“Mommy, you have a terrible memory!” Hedwig immediately said.
Noah looked at me disapprovingly. “Mommy, you are pretending. I get it. You haven’t really thought about daddy’s proposal, have you?”
“Proposal?” Hedwig’s eyes widened. “Noah, what is that?”