100% Replica

Six years later.

"Eric, Earl, Ean! Your mommy is home!

Hearing their grandmother's call, the eyes of the triplets sparkled.

Mommy's home! Mommy's home!"

Right after Emma put the grocery bag on the table, the triplets lunged at her legs. Seeing those cheerful cuties, her weariness vanished. She smiled and stroked the boys gently.

"Why are you guys running so fast? It will hurt if you fall."

Showing his teeth, Earl shook his head firmly. "We are big boys, mommy. We will not fall. My legs are strong too."

"Yes, Mommy. We are five years old already. Don't worry so much." Ean said as he peeked on what was inside the grocery bag.

"What did you buy, mommy?" Eric joined Ean to see the stuff inside the grocery bag.

Emma's mood lit up whenever she's home and together with her sons. She still couldn't get out of the misery of what happened six years ago. The only reason that kept her going was her family; her mother who never left her, and three little angels she couldn't give up before.

As for the triplets.....they were a 100% replica of that gray-eyed devil. Even so, Emma loved them just as much.

However, Emma's joy will automatically fade whenever she has a flashback of what happened to her six years ago. Zack's grudge was burning and didn't let Emma work even as a sales promoter. It's very hard for her to secure a job in the country. Zack will do everything in his power to block all the job opportunities that come along the way for Emma. 

Getting pregnant as a result of the incident with that gray-eyed devil, added more troubles for Emma to stay in the country. Thus, she decided to flee the country with her mom and was determined to not go back to Darby forever. 

Initially, she also has a torn feeling if she should look for that gray-eyed devil and demand his responsibility. His heart might get melted when he knows about her pregnancy. 

However, when she remembered his cruel words, she chose to stay silent.

In her mind 'That devil will not hesitate to kill me...or even the babies might follow me to heaven' pushed the thought out of her options.

"What are you thinking about, Emma?"

Hearing Rose Austen's voice, Emma spontaneously hid her feelings.

"Mom, I have something to discuss with you. I have received a call from a Recruiter based in Darby City today. To be honest, I don't have any intentions of going back there, but the offer is tempting. Furthermore, I need more cash to support our family. The kids should go to school soon. Our expenses will be getting higher." Emma explains to her mom.

"Are you sure about your decision to go back to Darby? I have no objection. It's up to you Emma. It's your call. I understand our financial situation and you are the only breadwinner of this family. Whatever decision that you make, I will support you." Rose smiled stroking her daughter's shoulder.

"Mom, it has been six years since we have lived in this country and no one ever looked for us since then. I guess we have been forgotten. Even if we go back to Darby now, no one will notice our presence. My only interest in going back to the country is money. To support our family and give the best education for my sons. Nothing less." Emma's motivation to move forward in life always comes from her small family.

Her mother let out a dry laugh.

"No one bothers our lives, Mom. We just focus on what we can do and move on." Emma smiled to reassure her mom.

"Now, all that matters to me are the triplets." Emma covered her anxiety well behind her steady voice.

"So, when we are moving back to Darby? Rose asked subconsciously.

"I have to wait until I receive the contract from the new employer. Once, the remuneration package and join date have been confirmed, only then we start to do our packing." Emma responded obediently to her mom's question.

Emma continues. "I will also inform the kids about this plan once everything is confirmed with my future employer".

Rose nodded.

Fear no more. Move on.