A Cue for Love novel Chapter 773

Chapter 773 Jade Key

The children were initially silent not because they disliked Yumi, but because they feared exactly what Natalie assured them will not happen.

Emboldened by her mother’s promise, Sophia stepped forth and patted her chest. “As I’m not the youngest anymore, Mommy, I will do my best to care for my little sister Yumi. We will include her in our games and share all of our delicious food with her!”

Yumi gazed at Sophia and found her anxiety disappeared instantly despite being initially intimidated that the latter was a little older than herself. Instead, she returned Sophia’s toothy smile.

“Thank you, sister.”

Xavian and Clayton also gathered around to introduce themselves.

“I’m Clayton, the second oldest out of the four.”

“I’m Xavian, and I’m only seven minutes younger than Clayton.”

Yumi nodded after each introduction, earnestly trying to match the name with the face.

Franklin’s turn came last. With a wary glance at Yumi who was as good-looking as his sister Sophia, he said slowly, “My name is Franklin.”

Though she was aware that Franklin treated her differently than the others, Yumi still smiled sweetly at him. “Hello, Franklin. You must be the oldest.”

Natalie had Gavin prepare a set of clothes for Yumi.

As the four children were at that point still sharing one bedroom, Natalie decided that since the boys and the girls would have to have their own separate bedrooms anyway. With that notion in mind, she had Gavin prepare a room and move Sophia’s things in next to Yumi’s.

After Gavin brought the clothes, Natalie took Yumi into the bathroom.

“Did you give birth to all four of them, Mommy?” Yumi asked curiously as she sat in the bathtub.

Unlike Chanaea, the system of monarchy had not been abolished in Loang. Absolute power still lay in the hands of the king.

A thought flashed in Natalie’s mind. Whoever she is, Yumi is definitely of no ordinary birth.

“Mommy,” Yumi called, conscious that Natalie had been staring at the jade key around her neck.

Natalie grabbed Yumi’s shoulders. “This key looks very valuable, Yumi,” she began seriously. “It must be of great significance to you. I would hate to see it lost or damaged. How would you feel about entrusting it to my care? When the time is right, I’ll return it to you.”

Yumi’s little hands clenched around the jade key in response.

After a long time, she stammered, “Can I… can I trust you?”

Natalie’s eyes twinkled with determination. “Yes, you can. You have become my child from the moment I signed the papers.”