Samantha stepped out of the toilet, her eyes still puffy from tears. She took a deep breath and pasted a bright smile on her face, determined to hide her emotions.
As she entered the room, Nolan and Nicholas looked up from their colouring books, their big brown eyes scrutinizing her.
Samantha's smile wavered for an instant before she steadied it. "My little munchkins!" she exclaimed, her voice overly cheerful.
Nolan and Nicholas exchanged a glance, their tiny brows furrowed. "Mummy, are you okay?" Nolan asked, his voice tinged with concern.
Samantha's heart swelled. She knelt beside them, pulling them into a tight hug. "I'm perfect, sweethearts," she whispered.
Nicholas snuggled into her embrace. "We love you, Mummy," he said.
Samantha's eyes prickled with fresh tears, but she blinke
