His Mistress is His Ex-Wife
Chapter 29: Kiss

Chapter 29: Kiss

"My babies, vacation is up! Pack your things. Your grandpa is already missing the two of you." Lanny called the attention of Kimmy and Aaron who were playing in the living room.

Lanny and Athena agreed to let the kids accompany them in Country M for two days before going back to their home.

Besides, Athena didn’t want Aaron to stay in York City for so long because he might cross paths with Dominique Smith.

"Mama! Can’t we extend here for another three days? I haven’t visited the tourist spots of the city yet!" Kimmy pouted her lips, pressing her palms together as she pleaded with her mother.

Aaron also gazed up, putting on a puppy-eyed look. "Please say yes, Mama. I still want to stay here with both of you." Aaron cast a glance at Athena.

Lanny turned to Vladimir and Athena, asking for their help. The two children teamed up against her. It was two versus one. She couldn’t possibly refuse them because of their charms.

Vladimir narrowed his eyes as he approached the kids. With his authoritative voice, he spoke to them. "The old man is going to make a fuss if you don’t go back. Don’t be a burden to your mother and Aunt Athena. They have some work to do."

"I hate you, Uncle Vlad! You are so bad!" Kimmy dashed in Vladimir’s direction to punch him, but he just blocked her forehead using his palm, maintaining the distance between them. Kimmy’s lousy punches couldn’t even reach Vladimir’s body, yet she kept swinging her small fists.

Aaron could only sigh as he watched Kimmy and Vladimir. "Uncle Vlad is so savage... not even treating us like a kid."

"Because he is jealous of my charming babies!" Lanny blurted out, emitting a soft giggle while staring at Athena meaningfully. She was aware that Vladimir was jealous of the two kids for stealing Athena’s attention.

Meanwhile, Vladimir shot his sister a warning glare. However, Lanny simply responded by sticking her tongue out, further provoking him.

Athena, on the other hand, approached Aaron, kneeling in front of him to meet his gaze. She held his shoulders and said, "Aaron, you should listen to your mother and uncle. You and your sister have to return to your grandpa. He will be sad to be alone there. He is missing both of you so much."

Aaron bit his lower lip as he couldn’t defy Athena’s request. ’But I’m going to miss you too,’ He thought to himself.

"Okay, Aunt. I understand. But Auntie, can we go to the shop you mentioned before? I want to taste your favorite ice cream in that store before leaving the country." Aaron made one more request.

"Of course, dear. We can go there right now." Athena would happily oblige and comply with her son’s wish.

"Yey! Thank you, Aunt! I love you bunch!" After saying that, Aaron gently dragged Kimmy away from Vladimir. "Let’s go. Aunt Athena will buy us some ice cream!"

"Really?! Yehey. I’m coming with you, brother." Kimmy paused for a moment and stuck her tongue out at her Uncle Vladimir.

Vladimir just facepalmed seeing that similar gesture. "Like mother like daughter," he sighed exasperatedly.

"What?! Do you have a problem with that?" Lanny arched her eyebrow, raising her fist at her brother. "Get lost! This is not your house. Why are you even here? Go to your mansion!"

"Mind your manners, Lanny. Otherwise, I’m going to send you back to our home country together with your kiddos!" He scowled at her.

"Hahaha! Try it. My Sis Athena will never let you do that." Lanny continued teasing Vladimir. When she mentioned Athena’s name, Vladimir immediately stopped arguing with her.

After the playful bickering with her brother, Lanny joined Athena and the kids as they made their way to the car. The four of them headed to the Happy Store while Vladimir returned to his headquarters to meet his subordinates.

Twenty minutes later, Athena, Lanny, and the two charming kids reached the Happy Store. This place held countless memories of Athena and Dominique. It was their cherished spot for dates, where Dominique would often treat her to her favorite ice cream.

’Sigh. I want to avoid visiting this place... but I can’t refuse my son.’ Athena sighed inwardly as she stepped inside the store.

"Hmm. It’s fine. I doubt Dominique will ever return here. After all, everything we shared here was just part of his lies," she mused, her tone tinged with bitterness.

Meanwhile, Kimmy and Aaron dashed to the counter to buy ice cream, pulling Lanny along with them in their excitement.

"Mama! I want this flavor! Cookies and cream!" Kimmy pointed her finger to the ice cream flavor on the glass.

"Okay. How about you Aaron?" Lanny turned to him, asking his preference.

"I want to try white vanilla ice cream, Aunt Athena’s favorite!" The boy responded cheerfully.

Lanny just bobbed her head as she placed their order to the cashier. Athena couldn’t help but smile as she watched the trio. She was about to join them when the glass door behind her slid open and another customer came in.

Upon catching a whiff of a very familiar scent, Athena instinctively turned around to see the newcomer. Her heart almost jumped off her chest when her gaze fell on Dominique’s figure.

’Damn! What the hell is he doing here?’ Shock and nervousness engulfed her as she looked at Dominique in disbelief.

She blinked her eyes, hoping that it was just a figment of her imagination. But it wasn’t! Dominique stood by the entrance door, equally surprised to see her in that place.

Athena’s heart began to race as she darted her gaze back and forth between Dominique and Aaron. Fortunately, Dominique’s eyes only focused on her.

’No! I can’t let him see Aaron! Not now!’ Athena screamed in her mind.

With her strong desire to hide Aaron from Dominique, Athena didn’t think twice when she sprinted toward him. She planned on dragging him out of the store.

Just when she reached Dominique’s spot, she heard a small voice, calling her name from behind.

"Aunt Athena!" Aaron called her.

Athena’s body stiffened and her face turned pale. On the other hand, Dominique’s attention was drawn to Aaron’s voice. He was about to take a peek at the source of that tiny voice when Athena immediately cupped Dominique’s face, preventing him from diverting his gaze away from her.

’Don’t look at him. Just look at me,’ Athena mumbled to herself.

Dominique narrowed his eyes at Athena’s strange behavior. "What are you–"

Athena didn’t let him finish as she tiptoed, crashing her lips against his lips. She kissed him!

Dominique: "..."