Chapter 221: Some fun

Mara pushed open the front door, the soft creak of its hinges breaking the quiet of the evening. The twins were the first to greet her, their chubby faces lighting up as they toddled toward her with squeals of delight. She dropped to her knees, wrapping them in a warm hug, her heart momentarily anchored in the sweetness of home.

"Hello, my darlings," she whispered, kissing each forehead. "Where are your uncles, hmm?"