Only then did she notice that Stefan had already walked into the kitchen. He was right behind her. They were barely inches apart. She only needed to look up for the top of her head to touch his protruding chin.

�Are you sure you don�t like my appearance?� Stefan asked. Stefan�s smile grew wider. �If that�s the case, why did you keep stealing glances at me?�

�That�s not true. It�s only a coincidence!� Renee felt hot in her cheeks. She wasn�t being very convincing. �I already told you that I don�t like your appearance. I like men who look like elegant princes, not cold and aloof like you. Stop being so self-indulgent.�

�Renee, you�re such a coward. This wasn�t what you said to the kids last night�� Stefan was extremely confident. He pinched her chin and lifted it up slightly, forcing her to look into his eyes.

�Abby told me this morning that you fell in love with me as soon as you saw my face. How can you say you don�t like my appearance now?�

�Uhm�� Renee felt very awkward. She wished she could dig a hole and hide in it.

�Abby, you�re a wonderful daughter. You�re so wonderful that you�d betray your own mother. How am I supposed to face him now?�

�That�s right. I�m vain, and I like handsome guys. So what?� Renee decided to go all out. She stared at his pretty face and admitted to what she said.

�Does this mean you admit that you�ve desired my body for a long time?� Stefan asked.

�Erk-hem!� Renee�s face turned red. She did like Stefan, but nowhere nearly to that extent. Although she�d sometimes fantasize about them kissing in a romantic environment, that was as far as it went. She wouldn�t fantasize anything beyond that.

Seeing how Renee didn�t speak, Stefan�s smile grew even wider. �Regardless if you desire me or not, I�ve desired after you for a long time,� Stefan whispered in her ear.

�You�re nuts!� Renee exclaimed with reddened cheeks. She pushed him away and quickly ran away.

Stefan watched her leave. There was a look of authority on his face. He was like an expert hunter who confidently observed his prey falling into his trap�

The two children woke up early. They had already gone around the Hunt family�s residence. They adapted much better than Renee expected they would. Despite being in a completely unfamiliar environment, they were able to feel happy and at ease. Evidently, they behaved as if they owned the place.

�What are you two doing? Why didn�t you wake me up?� Renee asked. She realized they were standing on their tiptoes next to a yellow fruit tree while they looked up.

�Mommy, come here, quickly. Look, these four must be hungry. They keep chirping, and their mouths are wide open!� Abby quickly ran over to Renee and tugged at her hand. She then pointed at the four fledglings in a nest. She seemed very worried.

Chirp! Chirp!

Four fledglings that recently hatched were chirping weakly in the nest. They were too small to even open their eyes. Their mouths were all open while they waited for their mother to feed them.

�They�re probably hungry. Let�s find them something to eat!� Renee couldn�t help but empathize with the chirping fledglings.

�But what do birds like to eat?� Adie asked calmly. �Don�t they eat things like worms?� JrNovels.com