42. Cora Meets Ace

Later that afternoon, the school bus came to a halt in front of the kindergarten.

Hand in hand, Alexa and Axel slipped out of the bus like two bunnies.

The twins were as picturesque as two porcelain dolls, attracting the attention of many parents in the area.

"Molly!"

Before Alexa could run away, Axel grabbed her hand firmly. He dragged her towards Molly and greeted her politely.

Cora was elated to see the twins.

She jumped out from behind a pillar and stretched out her arms wide to receive them. "Surprise! Axel, Alexa, come and hug me!"

"Auntie Cora!"

Alexa's round, doe-like eyes instantly lit up and she pounced into Cora's arms like a cannonball.

Chuckling, Cora caught Alexa and spun around and around excitedly until she felt a little dizzy.

Planting many kisses on Alexa's face, she cried, "I missed you so much!"

Alexa giggled, tickled by Cora's kisses.