Genius Kids‘ Scheme: Claiming Daddy’s Billionaire Empire
Chapter 72
“Time for a photo! Lucas bourged with excitement, coming to Irene for the camera. “Everyone get together!”
Thomas couldn’t help grinning at their enthusiasm. “Easy there, tiny photographers! Give me some time to adjust the camera.”
The triplets were already in full event planning mode, directing people with the authority of tiny wedding planners. Alex positioned himself by Adam’s wheelchair while Lily tugged at her mother’s sleeve.
“Mom, you stand right here,” she instructed, physically maneuvering rene next to Adam’s chair. “And Great–grandfather, you go on
Mom’s other side!”
Joseph chuckled warmly as he took his assigned position. Quite the little directors we’ve got here.”
The children arranged themselves in front of the adults with practice coordination, their matching grins bright as sunshine. Thomas adjusted his phone’s settings, tongue poking out in concentration.
“Okay, everyone say cheese on three!” he called out. “One… two…”
“Wait!” Lily suddenly shouted, darting forward to adjust Adam’s collar with surprising gentleness. “There. Perfect!”
The moment Thomas started counting again, three pairs of small arms shot into the air, accompanied by enthusiastic shouts of “Cheese!” that probably startled half the theme park.
“Got it!” Thomas announced triumphantly. “Want to see?”
The triplets swarmed him instantly, their excited chatter filling the air as they crowded around the phone screen.
“We need to print this right now!” Lucas declared, already tugging Thomas toward the nearby photo kiosk. “Come on, Thomas Uncle!
Irene watched them go, unable to suppress a fond smile. It had been ages since she’d seen them this animated. The whole day felt surreal – like some alternate universe where normal family outings were just part of their routine.
When Thomas returned with the printed photos, the kids practically pounced on them, passing the pictures around with obvious delight. Their faces glowed with a joy that made Irene’s heart squeeze.
What she couldn’t see was the silent victory celebration happening between them as they studied the image. There they all were Mom and Dad together, the three of them in front, Great–grandfather completing the picture. Their very first proper family photo.
The restaurant they chose for dinner had a cozy atmosphere that perfectly matched their relaxed mood. The triplets regaled everyone with their version of the haunted house adventure, complete with dramatic reenactments that had the nearby tables hiding smiles behind their menus.
“And then Mom was like- Lucas demonstrated an exaggerated scared face that earned him a gentle swat from his mother.
“I think that’s quite enough storytelling for one day,” Irene said primly, though her eyes sparkled with amusement.
As the meal progressed, the children’s endless energy finally began to fade. Their animated chatter grew quieter, replaced by sleepy yawn–they tried valiantly to hide.
The drive home was peaceful, broken only by the soft sound of steady breathing as the kids surrendered to exhaustion one by one. Alex and Lucas ended up nestled against their mother, while Lily had somehow migrated to Adam’s side, her small body curled
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trustingly against him.
Adam found himself holding perfectly still, watching her peaceful ice in the passing streetlights. Her complete trust in him created an anfamiliar warmth in his chest. When the car hit a slight bumpe automatically steadied her, his hand gentle against her shoulder to keep her from sliding.
Trene caught this protective gesture from the corner of her eye, something noth and undefined flickering through her chest at the
sight.
By the time they pulled up to the Emerald Garden Estate, all three hildren were deep in dreamland. Irene helped Joseph out of the car while Thomas assisted Adam into his wheelchair.
“We’ll help get the children inside, Adam said quietly, his voice pinned low to avoid disturbing their sleep. “Thomas, make sure they don’t wake up during the transfer.”
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