~ ANNIKA ~"I'm bringing the kids back. You can go home straight," Jonathan said when I called to check if the kids were back. I completed my work in time after the lunch I had with Angelo, and I took an excuse to leave the office early so I could pick my kids up from school.Pippa complained I hadn't been picking them up from school, which was why I took a day off early so I could do that. I had everything planned, from an ice cream game to taking them to watch a movie. I wanted a bond with them, but it seemed it would have to wait since Jonathan wanted to bring them back. I sighed, feeling a mix of relief and disappointment.It seemed I would have to head home and prepare dinner. Jonathan always takes them out to get snacks each time he brings them back from school. Today wouldn't be an exception."Okay, sure. Thanks, Jonathan. I appreciate it," I said, trying to hide my disappointment. Sitting back in the chair, I opened my laptop."I know you had plans, Annika," Jonath
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