Chapter 689

"Mom..." Kevin sniffled, his eyes slightly reddened. Hearing her son's soft, tender voice, Ariana's heart melted. She spoke gently, "Be a good boy and listen to your brother these days, okay? Help take care of your little brother. Mommy will be home soon." Kevin gripped the phone tightly and asked in a small voice, "Will you bring my sister back, too?" Ariana's lashes fluttered slightly. "Yes." The joy in Kevin's eyes instantly faded, replaced by a shadow of gloom. He hesitated for a moment before murmuring, "Then... I'll wait for you at home and be good." Ariana smiled. Her eyes softened with an indescribable warmth. "Mm, you're such a good boy." After a pause, she asked, "Where's your little brother?" Kevin's gaze flickered. "He's sleeping." Ariana hummed in acknowledgment. Since her youngest was asleep, there was no need to wake him. She then spent the next few minutes giving Lucian a long list of reminders before finally hanging up, reassured. To be honest, Lucian's maturity had ta