Chapter 15

GWEN'S POV

The sun was retiring as the kids gathered around the table on the vast patio delightfully munching on their food.

None of the food splayed on the table appealed to me. I was unsure if it was because my stomach was building up or because of the anxiety of looking after these girls for the weekend.

"Are you alright?" Carly whispered when she had the chance.

I paused from serving the girls to nod with a faint smile. "I'm good."

It wasn't totally a lie, I was beginning to relax. Seeing just how much these little girls were depending on made me relax a bit. From assisting them to unpack to having their baths and tho dressing for dinner was a lot and it kept my mind away from my disdaining thoughts.

"You look pale." She added searching my face.

"I'm fine."

I really was fine, I offered her a smile and put some fries on my plate, took a glass of soda, and returned to my seat.

I didn't bother to glance over to the boys' table, they were managing just perfectly with Mandy and of