Thea didn’t see any of those comments on the internet. She only cared about her work. After every day’s shooting, Cody would usually make soup for her. And then, they would video chat with the twins.
Franco and Daniel seemed bigger. They still didn’t know how to speak, but they were always eager to communicate with their mother. Thea didn’t know what they were talking about, but they seemed enthusiastic as they baby-talked with Thea about their day. Thea couldn’t stop laughing as the boys reached out for the screen with their chubby hands.
Thea only went back home when the shooting was wrapped up. She missed the babies so much.
When she went home, it was almost Christmas.
The director was busy editing the film. While Thea and Cody were at home, preparing for Christmas with the babies and their families.
The third movie of Heavefall will be aired next summer vacation. The fourth film will be shot next May.
Thea had a couple of months with her family, but she knew she needed to start making her own film now. She probably only had one or two months to finish her work. She barely had any rest during Christmas, but she was still happy since her career and her family were a success.
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Amy spent her holiday in the city. She picked her parents over with her. She even invited Candace and Thomas.
Thomas wanted to go, but Candace decided to stay with the twin girls. Cristelle was a bit worried, “Will Helena be sad if Lia and Mimi don’t go with their Dad?”
Cody asked, “Then, do you want Candace to leave?”
Cristelle shook her head, “I wish she could stay.”
Cody laughed, “Then the problem is solved. By the way, could you make us pizza later? I want to eat it so much.”
Cristelle raised from her sofa instantly,” Mimi and Lia also enjoyed the pizza I made. I will make some macaroni and cheese as well. They love it.”
Thea was holding Daniel. Daniel was sitting on her lap as she read him a book.
“What is this, baby?” Thea asked patiently as she pointed at a cartoon animal in the book.
“Elephant,” Daniel answered cutely. The babies were barely 12 months, but they could already talk a bit. They couldn’t talk very clearly, but it was already impressive enough. The boys could walk around a lot now. They would walk around by supporting themselves against sofas and tables.
They could climb on their toy cars without any help.
Thea thought her babies were geniuses.
Cristelle only told her that Cody was also this smart when he was about their age.
Thea was curious, “Then what about Candace?”
Cristelle laughed, “Candace used to be as smart as her older brother, but she went through a trauma when she was a little girl. She grew a bit lazy after recovering. I guess having one genius baby is already a tough enough task. I’m glad Candace enjoys her life as a normal person. I’m happy for her.”
Thea remembered when they were little, Candace had even starved herself for two days just because she didn’t want to go to school. It was quite funny now when she thought about it.
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The story of Thea’s short film was quite simple. It was a thriller. A person witnesses a cruel murder. He tried to run away from the killer. He encountered a couple of people who looked like the murderer when he tried. to run away. In the end, it turned out the murderer, and the victim was himself all along. The name of the short film was called Who Are You?
This was Thea’s first time directing a film. She finished all the scenes in Honor’s studio. She directed the shooting with patience, communicating with the rookies efficiently and teaching them how to act.
The main role she chose for her film was a boy called Robert. This was his first time being in a film. Robert had a pretty face, and his acting skill was getting by. But he was not as good as Dylan and Luca. Thea was quite strict with him. Sometimes, it would take them a whole day to finish one scene.
Thea was busy for about two months.
The film only came out four months later. Thea had been locked herself in the editing room for days. She even picked the soundtrack herself.
After ensuring every detail matched her expectation, she finally sent the short film to Antony.
Antony watched the short film with deep appreciation. And then, he sent her an email, saying Thea was a rookie director with huge potential. The short film was only about 301 minutes long. But its quality was top-tier.
Antony said Thea should put the film online directly. So she could get the reaction of the audience.
Thea didn’t do much promotion. She just posted it on Cody’s video website. Cody asked Matt to trend Thea’s short film on the front page.
After all this, Thea found out that it was time to go back to the site of the fourth movie, Heavenfall. The director said that Dylan was already on site waiting for her.
Thea was resistant to going on the trip. Before she left the house, she got down on her knees and scooped both of the boys up into her arms. She was so upset that she almost cried out, “I’m sorry, sweeties. Mommy didn’t even hang out with you guys for a significant amount of time at all. I solemnly pledge that I will be with you guys daily once the filming is through, all right?”
When Daniel said to his mother, “Mommy, we also want you to be with us every day,” he was being quite serious. “But Dad emphasized that even if you have a job, you still need to make money to pay for our food. It is impossible for us to survive without food. So make a lot more money, all right?”
Thea was at a loss for words. Just a moment ago, she was still feeling emotional, but her tears had since stopped falling now.
Who was it that educated the boys in these matters? Cody was the recipient of her accusatory gaze. Cody quickly averted his gaze and pretended not to understand how the boys could communicate in such a manner while doing so.