Chapter 688

"Hmph, I always knew she never cared about me or Second Brother. If she did at all, it was only for Younger Sister and Eldest Brother—*sob*, why couldn't I have been Auntie's child or yours instead?" Hearing these words, Sheryl felt her heart surge with emotion. Suppressing the turmoil within, she forced a gentle smile and said softly, "If Young Master Carson doesn't mind, you can think of me as your mother. I've watched over you and Young Master Kevin since you were little—in my heart, I already see you both as my own children." Carson's eyes instantly reddened. He threw his arms around Sheryl, nuzzling against her as he pleaded, "Really? You can't lie to me!" Sheryl curved her lips slightly. "Of course not. I would never lie to Young Master Carson." Carson brightened immediately. For a moment, he even wished his father had married Sheryl instead of his mother—then he’d be the happiest child in the world! Watching Carson’s elated expression, Sheryl’s own excitement swelled. No officia