Samantha slipped into an elegant dress, replacing her paint-splattered attire. She smiled, adjusting her necklace.
"Bye, Mummy!" Nolan and Nicholas chimed, clinging to the painting.
Samantha knelt, her eyes shining with affection. "Don't be stubborn, my little ones. And I hope you'll win."
She planted gentle kisses on their foreheads.
"Remember, I've tucked some Milka biscuits in your bags," she whispered. "If you win, there'll be more treats."
Nolan's eyes sparkled. "Yay! We'll win for you, Mummy!"
Nicholas nodded vigorously, his curls bouncing. The twins exchanged a determined glance.
Behind them, the butler cleared his throat. "I'll ensure the young masters arrive safely at school."
Nolan and Nicholas waved goodbye, their tiny hands grasping the painting.
Samantha exhaled, reli
