The Secret Heir's Return to Wealth and Love novel Chapter 2186

The dusk crept in early these days.

Before six o'clock, darkness had all but swallowed the sky.

After a tedious crawl through traffic, Rosalynn couldn't wait to get upstairs.

“Mommy!” Her daughter's exuberant voice echoed before Rosalynn could even step out of the elevator, and then a warm bundle launched into her arms.b2

Rosalynn chuckled, lifting her into a hug.

Ivy had shot up quite a bit this year, and holding her was becoming a workout.

“Sorry, pumpkin, hit a bit of a snarl on the road, Mommy’s late,” Rosalynn pecked her daughter on the cheek. “Did you have fun with your brother?”

“Yeah! Daddy took us to so many cool places, oh, and he got a gift for you, Mommy!”

Ivy wriggled out of Rosalynn’s arms and scampered toward the living room.

Rosalynn’s eyes followed her, landing on Cory standing nearby.

She crouched down and enveloped him in a bear hug. “You’ve been a trooper this trip.”

“It was okay. Ivy was good, though she cried a bit in the morning when Daddy wasn't there.” Cory snuggled into Rosalynn’s embrace. “Don’t worry, Mommy, he’s getting better. He’ll be home before you know it.”

A lump formed in Rosalynn’s throat. She nodded, stroking Cory’s hair. “I know, baby.”

Just then, Ivy returned with a gingerbread cookie in hand. “Mommy, Daddy bought this for you, it’s super yummy!”

She handed Rosalynn a beautifully wrapped gift box, her big eyes sparkling. “Baillie got Paige her own, so this one’s all yours.”

“Aren’t you having any?” Rosalynn asked with a smile.

Ivy shook her head vigorously. “This is from Daddy to you, Mommy. Only you can eat it. I won’t!”