Chapter 1871


    Two peas in a pod, that''s why we have them, spewing out such adorable nonsense.


    ric was taken aback for a moment, marveling at how a two-year-old could utter such endearingly sweet words. It was simply too cute.N?velDrama.Org content rights.


    Then, his mood lifted instantly, his pride swelling for his two little treasures, always on his side in the quest to win Mommy''s heart. With both kids so brilliantly on board, he couldn''t be the weak link.


    ric eagerly agreed, "Absolutely, Barbie and your mommy are like two peas in a pod, a perfect match. How else could we have gotten such adorable little munchkins?"


    "I''m Daddy''s mini-me, and my brother is Mommy''s spitting image. You guys made cute little copies of yourselves, oh!" Helena''s words, soft and sweet with a child''s innocence, were spoken with a rity that belied her age.


    If Hertha hadn''t known better, she''d have thought someone coached her to say that.


    The kids'' matchmaking efforts brought joy to ric, but Hertha was less than thrilled.


    "Let''s eat up, kids. A full belly means no hungry tummies at night, and no midnight snacks," Hertha diverted the children''s attention from the previous topic.


    "I want mashed potatoes!" Helena pointed at the bowl of mashed potatoes on the table with her spoon, her little voice hopeful.


    "Alright, if you love mashed potatoes, have as much as you like." Kimberly heaped a generous spoonful of mashed potatoes into Helena''s bowl.


    She knew the kids loved mashed potatoes and had prepared them especially.


    "I want shrimp." Julian eyed the te of peeled, sulent shrimp, anticipation in his gaze.


    "Here''s your shrimp," Kimberly served Julian a spoonful of shrimp, cing it into his bowl.


    With their desired foods in front of them, the two little ones happily began to eat, the previous conversation forgotten.


    Kids will be kids, after all, not sticking to any particr topic but living in the moment.


    ric, seeing the two children


    engrossed in their meal and paying him no mind, felt a pang of istion. He remained silent, picking up his fork and knife to eat quietly.


    Hertha, too, said nothing more, focusing on her meal.


    Kimberly, however, sought to understand the situation better.


    She asked ric, "What are you really thinking?"


    This sudden question caught ric off guard, but after a moment''s thought, he realized Kimberly was asking about his intentions toward Hertha.


    He set down his cutlery and said to Kimberly, "I''ve made up my mind. It''s Hertha and her kids for me. I want a lifetime with her!"


    That was his heartfelt truth.


    Kimberly''s eyes dimmed, "Are you saying there''s really someone else out there?"


    her words carefully, but ric''s implications hinted at another woman and child in the picture, leaving her disappointed. Content


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    Initially, Kimberly had clung to a sliver of hope, wondering if perhaps Hertha was just being stubborn or concocting excuses to avoid marrying ric. Hearing ric''s confession shattered that hope.


    ric realized toote that Kimberly had been fishing for information, and he hadid everything bare. Overwhelmed with difort and guilt, he didn''t want to miss his. chance with Hertha and hurriedly exined, "Kimberly, it was a mistake. I was drunk, didn''t know what was happening. And I''ve made it clear to her, there''s no future for us!"