Chapter 37 Like A Moth

• “Oh my, what do I see?” I heard a similar but annoying voice interrupting our moment of bliss.
• I sifted my position, making myself sit straight, staring at the woman who had just walked into the room. “What are you doing here?” I asked, my tone slightly defensive. The woman simply smirked and replied, “Just checking in on my favorite little ones. Don’t mind me.” She leaned in to touch Maax, but I quickly reached out to block her, my protective instincts kicking in. “Please don’t touch them without permission,” I said firmly.
• The woman’s smirk faded slightly, but she nodded and backed away, still watching us with a knowing glint in her eyes. “Acting like a mother when you’re not even their real parent,” she muttered under her breath before turning and walking out of the room, leaving me feeling uneasy and on edge.