I Am Their Mother: Rebirth Of The Wicked Stepmother のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 151 - チャプター 160

The atmosphere inside the Lockwood mansion had become unbearably heavy. Only minutes earlier, laughter had echoed through every corner of the house as the family prepared for their long-awaited Saturday outing. Sophie had raced excitedly from room to room, Emily had carefully packed her favorite doll into her tiny backpack, and Lucas had repeatedly reminded everyone not to leave late. Now... No one even dared breathe too loudly. The cheerful morning had vanished, replaced by a suffocating silence that settled over every person inside the mansion. Even the servants standing near the walls lowered their heads, afraid to interrupt whatever impossible moment was unfolding before them. The woman standing in the center of the living room slowly looked around, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. Every expression on her beautiful face appeared painfully sincere, every graceful movement capable of tugging at the heart. "So much has changed..." A melancholy smile curved across her

The peaceful moment in the garden lasted only a few minutes. Clara rested quietly against Jade's chest, listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat as though it alone could chase away the storm that had settled inside her. The tears had finally stopped falling, leaving only faint traces on her cheeks, while the crushing tightness in her chest had eased after hearing his honest confession. He hadn't tried to erase his past. He hadn't lied by pretending Lena had never mattered to him. Instead, he had acknowledged everything with a sincerity that left no room for doubt. Somehow, hearing him admit that he had once loved another woman made his feelings for her seem even more genuine, because he wasn't offering comforting lies. He was choosing honesty. And that honesty made Clara love him even more. She slowly lifted her head to look at him, noticing the softness that had replaced the tension in his eyes. A playful smile tugged at her lips, the first real smile she'd managed sinc

The cheerful atmosphere in the garden gradually returned after Clara's playful argument with the children. Sophie's bright laughter echoed beneath the gazebo as she clung stubbornly to Clara's arm, acting as though letting go would be the greatest tragedy in the world. Emily leaned comfortably against Clara's shoulder, bursting into quiet giggles every few seconds whenever Sophie whispered another ridiculous secret into her ear. A short distance away, Lucas stood with both hands tucked into his pockets, pretending to be completely uninterested in the conversation. Yet every now and then, almost without realizing it, his eyes drifted back toward Clara. Each time he caught her smiling, the faint crease between his brows eased ever so slightly. Jade stood silently watching the scene unfold before him, his gaze lingering on the family gathered beneath the afternoon sunlight. A quiet warmth spread through his chest as memories of the past surfaced in his mind. Not long ago, a m

Lunch had ended almost half an hour earlier, and the servants quietly moved around the dining room, clearing away the dishes while the children wandered toward the living room, already arguing over how they should spend the little time they had before leaving for their long-awaited outing. Because of course, the kids still wanted to go on the outing even after days. The staff spoke in hushed voices, carefully avoiding prolonged eye contact with either Clara or Lena. "Let's watch a movie!" Sophie announced excitedly as she bounced onto the large sofa, her legs swinging happily over the edge. Emily immediately shook her head. "No! We're supposed to go to the amusement park first." "But Daddy said we still have time." Sophie protested. "We do." Emily folded her arms. "So we should leave soon." Sophie puffed out her cheeks dramatically. "We can watch half a movie." Lucas let out an exaggerated sigh as he rubbed his forehead. "You two honestly have endless energy." "We'

A Week Later The atmosphere inside the Lockwood mansion gradually became lively again as the uncomfortable tension left behind the days prior was slowly replaced by the familiar sounds of children's laughter. "You can't catch me!" Sophie squealed, laughing so hard she almost tripped over her own feet. "I absolutely can!" Emily shouted back, trying to keep up. "No running!" one of the maids cried anxiously. The warning came far too late. Sophie quickly ducked behind Clara, using her as a human shield. "Mommy, save me!" Emily stopped a few feet away and folded her arms dramatically. "She's cheating." Clara couldn't help laughing as she gently rested a hand on Sophie's shoulder. "I think hiding behind me does count as cheating." "It does not," Sophie argued with complete confidence. "It's called strategy." Emily rolled her eyes. "You've been spending too much time with Uncle Connor." That earned another round of laughter from everyone within earshot. Not far