All Chapters of The Billionaire’s Forbidden Janitress: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

The alarm rang at 5:00 a.m.Before it could ring a second time, Valerie reached over and turned it off.For a few seconds, she simply lay still, staring at the ceiling."It's just Family Day.""Nothing more."She repeated the words to herself like a prayer.Taking a deep breath, she got out of bed and quietly walked into the kitchen.The house was still asleep.She tied her hair into a loose ponytail before opening the refrigerator.Today wasn't an ordinary workday.Today was for the children.She smiled to herself as she began preparing breakfast.Pancakes.Fried eggs.Hotdogs.Fresh orange juice.It wasn't luxurious, but compared to their usual breakfast, it felt like a celebration.As she poured the pancake batter onto the pan, footsteps echoed from the hallway."Mommy..."Valerie turned around.Dark stood in the doorway wearing pajamas decorated with little dinosaurs.His curly hair pointed in every direction."You woke up early.""I couldn't sleep.""Why?"His sleepy face immedia

The koi pond sat quietly at the far end of Hawthorne Riverside Resort.Unlike the lively swimming pools and game booths, this part of the resort was peaceful. A wooden bridge arched over the clear water, where dozens of orange, white, and golden koi swam gracefully beneath the surface.The gentle sound of flowing water filled the air.Duzzel stood at the edge of the pond, his small hands resting on the wooden railing.His gray eyes followed the fish as they glided beneath the water."They're organized..."he murmured to himself."They don't bump into each other."He tilted his head thoughtfully."I wonder if they know where they're going..."A faint smile appeared on his face.He loved observing things.People often mistook his quietness for loneliness.But Duzzel simply enjoyed understanding the world around him.---A few meters away...Drugo had quietly stepped away from the crowd after finishing his speech.The executives had insisted he greet several guests, but he needed a momen

The rest of the morning passed without another incident.After leaving the koi pond, Valerie stayed close to her children, holding Vienna's hand while keeping Dark and Duzzel within sight.She smiled when they smiled.She laughed when they laughed.But the fear from earlier still lingered quietly in her chest.Julia noticed."You've checked on them at least twenty times."Valerie glanced at her."Twenty?""Probably more.""I almost lost him."Julia gently shook her head."You didn't.""But I thought I did."Her voice was barely above a whisper."For those few minutes... I couldn't breathe."Julia reached over and squeezed her shoulder."You're a good mother."Valerie smiled weakly."I just don't want history to take anything from me again."Julia understood exactly what she meant.---"Attention, everyone!"The cheerful voice of the event host echoed across the resort."Our next activity is..."Family Treasure Hunt!The children immediately erupted in excitement."The rules are simple

The applause slowly faded as the Family Promise activity came to an end.Valerie stepped down from the stage, immediately engulfed by three tiny arms."You did great, Mommy!" Dark exclaimed, nearly knocking her off balance.Vienna hugged her waist tightly. "I almost cried.""You always cry," Dark teased.Vienna pouted. "Because I have a kind heart.""You cried because you dropped your ice cream last week.""That was different!""It was strawberry."Everyone laughed, even Duzzel.Valerie looked at her children with fondness before kissing each of their foreheads."Thank you for cheering so loudly."Dark puffed out his chest proudly."Of course! You're our Mommy."---The host returned to the microphone."Ladies and gentlemen, before we announce the raffle winners, please enjoy your free time! The pools, gardens, and game booths will remain open until four o'clock."Excited cheers erupted across the resort.Children scattered in every direction.Some rushed toward the swimming pools, wh

The convention hall buzzed with conversation as families settled into their seats.Outside, rain continued to pound against the large glass windows, but inside, the atmosphere remained warm and lively.Long buffet tables stretched along one side of the hall, filled with pastries, sandwiches, pasta, roasted chicken, fresh fruit, and desserts.Children ran from one table to another, marveling at the chocolate fountain in the center."Mommy!"Dark gasped dramatically."Is that... a chocolate waterfall?"Valerie laughed."It's a chocolate fountain.""It's beautiful."Julia nudged him playfully."You've never looked at me like that."Dark grinned."You're not made of chocolate."Julia placed a hand over her heart."I've been defeated."Even Duzzel let out a soft chuckle.---The nurses insisted Duzzel rest for a while.Although his knee wasn't seriously injured, they advised him not to run for the remainder of the day."I'm fine."Duzzel said politely.The nurse smiled."I know you are.""