The kindergarten gate opened and the teacher stood by, watching the children leave their classes and go to their guardians. Anne and Bennett were in the same class.
When the two children saw us, they smiled brightly.
Anne stared at me and shouted, "Mom!" After a pause, she looked up at her teacher and told her, "Miss Sunny, my mom and Bennett's dad are here. We're going now. Bye."
As she said that, the little fellow dragged Bennett along and ran toward us.
Anne said while hugging me, "Mom, I've invited Bennett to come to our house for dinner today. We've praised your cooking skills."
After a pause, she lowered her voice and whispered, "You can't embarrass me!"
I laughed helplessly and glanced at Bennett. "Bennett, is it alright for us to have dinner together today?"
This child didn't talk much as he was an introvert. He held Norman's fingers tightly and looked up at Anne who was in my arms. Soon, he nodded and agreed, "Okay. Thank you, Madam Reid!"
"Let's go!" I exclaimed.
After returning to the courtyard, Anne and Bennett went to the backyard to pick a melon while Norman drove out to buy some seafood.
I washed the vegetables in the kitchen and started the fire.
This is how my life was now. After four years, I would usually cook by myself and used different ways to make delicious food for Anne in order to make her healthier.
After a long time, I had picked up on some good cooking skills. After washing the vegetables, Anne and Bennett returned with some freshly picked vegetables.
The two little fellows each carried a small basket. Bennett's basket was fully filled; the melon looked like it was about to fall out.
There were some beans in Anne's basket. It seemed like she had followed Bennett to the backyard and picked them.
"Mom, we're back!" She said as she lounged the basket around with some mud on her tiny face.
Looking at the sweat on Bennett's tiny face, I took the basket quickly and wiped the sweat from his forehead. I said helplessly, "Next time, give some of it to her. Don't carry it alone!"
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