Chapter117:

"Mommy!!!" Amaya and Owen cried out in unison the moment Jasmine stepped through the doorway. Their little hands slipped from Nicolai's grasp as they bolted toward her. Already kneeling, Jasmine opened her arms wide, catching them in a fierce embrace. The instant their tiny bodies collided with hers, tears poured down her cheeks. "My babies... my sweet babies." She whispered, her voice trembling with emotion. Amaya and Owen clung to her, their own tears mingling with hers as they buried their faces in her neck. "We missed you, Mommy." Amaya sniffled. "Why did you go away for so long?" Owen sobbed. "I'm so sorry, my love." Jasmine wept, cradling his face gently in her hand. "I never wanted to be away. But I'm here now, and I promise, I'm never leaving again." The staff watched from a distance, eyes glistening at the tender reunion. After such a long absence, Jasmine's return was a balm to their hearts. With a quiet smile, Nicolai stepped forward, his gaze full of affection as he watched