Chapter 10

The next day, Iris finally decided to step into the kitchen and prepare a lavish breakfast upon learning that Sebastian was home. Benjamin and Elijah hadn't seen Sebastian for a week, so they chattered around him excitedly. "Dad, is Mom not coming home anymore? Why don't you just let Ms. Jones become our new mom instead?" "That's right, Dad. We really enjoy living with Ms. Jones." Sebastian froze, fork still in hand. It wasn't his first time hearing such words, but it was his first time feeling unhappy over them. Iris placed a sandwich on his plate and said, "Don't take the kids' words to heart. While Ms. Windsor is out throwing a fit, I was here taking care of the kids. Don't worry about them." Meeting Iris' gentle gaze, Sebastian smiled. "Thank you for your hard work." As he focused on eating his breakfast, his mind was preoccupied with Eloise. He had felt that something was off ever since he had come home last night. The bedsheets weren't clean enough, the blankets lacked