Unmasking Mrs. Newton's Secret Identities novel Chapter 1917

"It's beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! You look like a fairy!" Chandler praised Sienna enthusiastically.

Lincoln cleared his throat and intentionally struck a pose.

Chandler glanced at him but pretended not to notice, returning his gaze to Helen.

Lincoln's face instantly fell, and he complained bitterly, "Daddy, do you know what it means to play favorites?"

"Come talk to me about it when you're as handsome as me," Chandler responded.

After teasing Lincoln, he turned and sat next to Helen, whining playfully, "Both Lincoln and Sienna have someone who cares for them. I'm so jealous."

Helen immediately saw through his act, reaching into the shopping bag to pull a tie. With a smooth motion, she draped it around his neck. "Everyone gets a share. No one goes empty-handed."

Chandler smiled slightly and turned, allowing her to tie it. Then he teased, "It's just a tie. Aren't you being a bit stingy with me?"

"Can't help it. You earn too little. We have to prioritize the kids for now," she replied without missing a beat.

In truth, the tie was more expensive than the entire set of clothes for the two kids.

"Looks like I'll have to work harder," he said faintly.

"Yes, otherwise your wife and kids might not have enough food to eat," she said playfully.

Sienna was immediately shocked, her eyes wide. "Are we really that short on money?"

"Of course we are," Lincoln replied without missing a beat. "Haven't you seen how hard I've been working on my experiments? I'm trying to make more money to buy you good food."

Sienna immediately ran over and hugged him. "Linc, I'll stop eating. You can play with me instead. Don't work so hard on those experiments."

"You know?" She paused, then realized. "It was James and the others who told you, right?"

He nodded. "They're trying to protect you, so they can't be too far from you. They're not spying on you."

She didn't mind that. "What do you think Colin's intentions are? He must know you're his competition. And yet he pretended not to know me earlier."

"Whatever his intentions are, I'm not interested as long as he's not targeting you," Chandler said, bending down to kiss her forehead.

After a brief pause, he stood and scooped Helen up.

She staggered slightly but instinctively wrapped her arms around him. "You've been working all day. Aren't you tired? How do you still have the energy for this?"

"Work and other experiences don't conflict," he said, carrying her toward the stairs.