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Kids can't lie, and when Mimi keeps on hiding behind me and Mason runs from Eve the moment she approaches him, it becomes awkward instantly since Mom and Dad are standing right in front of us.

"It's Mummy, Honey," Emma uses her nurturing tone to coax Mason as she carries him in her arms. At the same time Mimi moves from hugging my leg to Emma's who is standing next to me.

"Mama," my daughter shakes her head and tugs on Emma's skirt, wanting to be lifted into her arms as well, just like her brother Mason.

Colors drain from Eve's face the moment she called my Nanny that as Mom clears her throat.

"Welcome back, Evie," Dad takes over the situation by hugging his daughter in law, "They're still not used to seeing you, it's okay. Give them some time, I experienced that too with Maddy and Teen whenever I was away for business trips."

Eve nods while smiling bitterly but Mum fires rightaway, "Maddy and Teen weren't like that. You left a month at most, Dear. Their mother left the entire year