Chapter 50: No doubt
Chapter 50
Brenda walked elegantly, her green floral dress swaying behind her beautifully, her mini green bag hung on her arm as her heels clicked on the marble floor. Her lips turned into a smile as she turned to watch the twins trailing after her. The kids were so cute, she couldn’t help but succumb under their cuteness and wanted to spoil them.
They walked into a big shopping mall and she gestured toward a cubicle with display-stacked toy boxes and plush animals. "Pick anything you want," she said gently, her gaze warm—contrast to her usual frowning face and commanding demeanour.
Jasmine’s eyes widened as she whipped her head around in awe. "We can pick anything?"
"Yes," Brenda confirmed, nodding her head. Her eyes softened, looking at the child’s undiluted happiness.
Jasmine flapped her arms happily, "Hanith!" she turned to her brother excitedly, "Look! There’s that Iron Man we saw on TV—"
But Hanith didn’t budge from his position. He stood still as his small hands clenched on the strap of his backpack. His eyes darted across the store, lingering on the strangers, the unfamiliar environment. He looked lost—unlike his twin sister.
Jasmine tugged his arm slowly, "Come on," she urged, pouting. "Let’s just look."
Hanith took a step, it was as if his legs were heavy to carry as Brenda watched both twins. The twins’ personalities were different from each other. Jasmine was like a ray of sunshine—energetic, bold, curious—but the boy? He was like the moonlight—quiet, gentle, and shy. Both personalities blended into that of Aaron when he was young.
Brenda looked away a little to motion to a salesgirl. "Wrap up that toy and any other toy the kids touch."
"Yes, ma’am."