Eavesdropping

Seeing Karen's stunned expression, Samantha opened her arms and gave her a big hug.

"Karen, it's been so long... I missed you terribly."

Karen's rigid facial expression softened instantly. She hugged Samantha tightly, pounding on her back, "You brat, you didn't contact me for four years. I thought you died out there."

"Sorry..."

Hearing the choked-up voice, Samantha couldn't help but feel her eyes reddening.

Having been away for four years with no communication, aside from an apology, she had no idea what else to say.

Karen pulled her away, cupping her face and inspecting her from head to toe. "Hmm, it's really you, exactly like I remember."

Samantha, breaking into a smile through her tears, brought the two little ones from behind. "Quickly call her 'godmother.'"

Noah and Charlotte obediently exclaimed, "Godmother."

Karen looked at the big-eyed kids, her mouth agape. "They... they are your children?"

Samantha nodded. "Yes! She is Charlotte, and He is Alexander, nicknamed Alex."

Karen'