Chapter 18. A Passionate Kiss

“I’m so excited about going to school today. I have the prettiest mom of all,” said Melania proudly. 

“Say nothing out of context in front of ma’am,” said Maddox. 

“Of course, I won’t. I’m not a baby that you’re teaching me, Maddox,” Melania reacted. 

“Stop it, you two,” said Gilbert sternly as he sat typing on his mobile phone. Jacqueline glanced at his angry profile as he sat in the passenger seat in front. He hadn’t once looked in her direction after that formal nod. Jacqueline quietly glanced outside the window. The way he ignored her very existence made her feel unwanted, an outsider in their family, faking to be one of them. 

They parked at the school parking area and the children climbed out, followed by Jacqueline. Melania held her elbow to guide her towards their class, followed by Maddox and Gilbert. They greeted several children, parents, and teachers on the way. Jacqueline, of course, just smiled, since she was meeting them for