KEEPING THEM SAFE

CHAPTER 35 Keeping them safe Lila  I put in the last piece of material, zipping my suitcase as I put it on the floor carefully. I had spent more than one week with the kids, and I knew that I couldn't spend more time here unless I was trying to risk Lily and her mother finding out everything that I was trying to hide.  Olivia sighed, cocking her head to the side.  “Did something happen?” I asked, and she looked away immediately. Luckily, I looked just in time to see the tears in her eyes. I walked over to her, turning her face to look at me properly.  “What happened?” I asked again, and she sniffled.  “I don't want you to go,” she whispered, and I was forced to take a step back. “I know that it sounds like the last thing I would say, but there. I've said it. The kids need you more, Lila. The nannies would never be enough.” “Aren't they doing a good job?” I asked, and she bit her lip like she didn't want to say something to offend me.  “They are, but they need to be around their