SWNOVELS Chapter 18
Broderick was busy in his study room when he heard a knock on the door. His study room was also in the mansion, who dared to
knock on the door of his study room? He though to himself. Could it be that woman? He stood angrily and walked over to the do
or. Everyone in the mansion, even his mother‘s, know better not to disturb him whenever he‘s at his study room no matter how
urgent it was. He opened the door and saw a young and handsome
boy who surprisingly looked like him. The boy shouted,” I found him.” Broderick was surprised at what the boy said but
before he knew what was happening, another boy appeared , then another young boy, then three girls at the same time making t
hem six in total. These little ones are for Nell, what are they doing around
his study room? How did they even get here? He frowned and wanted to chase them away but he suddenly remembered the ver
y day that one of the boys called Nell aunt and asked for their mother. Was this not the perfect time to ask these little ones questi
on. Amy had gone to Nell‘s room but Nell was sleeping at the time yet the kids were not in the room, whereas, Elizabeth told her
that Nell came with the kids few minutes ago and she had excitedly went to check the children there only to be dissapointed. Am
y began to search for them around the big mansion thinking that they may have taken advantage of the fact that Nell slept and w
ere playing around the mansion. She surprisingly saw them after four minutes of searching gathered before a room, while
walking quickly and happily towards them, she sighted a tall figure before them. Seeing that it was Broderick, she hide quickly be
hind a door and guard her heart that almost fall off her chest. ‘That was close,‘ she mumbled. But why did
the children went to Broderick‘s place? Was that even his room? “Come in,” Broderick decided to
welcome the six kids and they walked in
carelessly. Despite the fact that Broderick‘s face was scary, the kids were not scared at all. Infact, once they entered, they all find
a perfect position to sit for themselves. They were all seated majestically. Did this little ones know they are in the study room of t
he most powerful man in NorthHill? Broderick thought to himself. He had never seen any one who dared have to the gut to enter
his office not to talk of sitting majestically without him
telling them to sit. Amy was shocked that Broderick let the kids entered the room, she tiptoed towards his study room and saw th
at the door wasn‘t fully locked, she peeped and saw the six kids scattered across
the office, infact, some were already playing with some files, pens, flowers and just whatever they find their eyes
on
Would he be cruel to his own children too? Amy wondered and decided to watch. Afterall, there was nothing she could do.
Broderick sat and the entire study room now looked as if a family meeting was about to be done, “so... can I know your names?”
“Can you tell us your name first, big uncle?” Moses asked quickly, taking Broderick aback. Are these
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kids not scared of their own life anymore? How can they speak to him in such manner. “Big uncle does not smile,” Queen whisp
ered to Angel but it was audible enough for everyone in the room to laugh. “Maybe someone hurts him,” Angel whispered back to
Queen. These little ones even have the gut to gossip about him. Where is their fear? He looked around the six kids with an even
stronger look and expect them to be scared but what Elijah said next left him stupefied,” big uncle doesn‘t like to talk
too much, otherwise, he would have answer us.”
“Big uncle has forgotten his name, let him think about it,” Elisha said and Broderick almost stood and throw this children out. Nell
really did a poor job in raising this fearless kids. How can they have the gut to speak to him in such manner? His eyes suddenly f
ell on the silent one, that was Debbie. She was not saying a word and was sitting in a different seat from the rest. Her look was le
an and one could tell that she was an introvert and clearly not as outspoken as the rest but she kind of look sad or did he misjud
ge her appearance? Broderick wondered.
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“My name is Broderick,” Broderick knew he had no choice but to answer these little ones if he must know their names.
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Amy who was watching the kids and their father from the little space of the door was shocked to the gut that Broderick mentione
d his name to the kids. Really? She had thought he would throw them out roughly? Turns out he may not be as wicked and heartl
ess as he protrays
himself to be. “I love big uncle‘s name,” Elijah said to Moses. “My name is Elijah,” Elijah shouted happily and threw
his two hands up in the air. “And I, Moses,”
Moses jumped up from the chair and screamed. “My name is Elisha,” Elisha also stood from the seat and screamed. The boys lo
oked at eachother and laughed, to them, they were just having fun. No one has ever dared to scream beside or around Broderick
before not to talk of screaming in his study room yet this children did like it was nothing. “My name is Queen,” Queen said with
her tiny and angelic voice. “And mine is Angel,” Angel answered but Debbie did
not say a word, she was just watching. Broderick‘s eye set on Debbie who didn‘t say any word and asked,” hello, can
you tell me your name?” However, Debbie didn‘t say
any word but just kept watching. “Hello,” he waved his hand to be sure the little
girl was not carried away but Debbie didn‘t respond. “Her name is...“ Moses, the most playful one
amidst the boys wanted to say but Broderick stopped him.
“Don‘t say it,” Broderick stood and walked away from his seat. When he got before Debbie, he squatted before her, he adored he
r cute little face and wondered if this little girl was treated with less love by Nell otherwise , why would she look sad. “Can you tell
me your name, please?” He asked in a very gentle tone. Debbie nodded but didn‘t say a word. “Don‘t be scared, okay? I‘m not
scary, you can tell me your name,” he even managed to smile. “Are
you our daddy?” Debbie asked. Amy who was at the door lost balance and fell on the
door, she almost exposed herself but quickly ran
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away. ‘What!’ she screamed so loud in her heart. Why would Debbie ever say that? Everything was going well until now. Debbie,
why? Why are you trying to spoil things? Amy almost cried. Immediately after Debbie spoke, the room fell into a pin drop silence
as though all the kids were willing to hear his sincere response. Indeed, they all set their attention
on him keenly. Broderick stood from Debbie‘s sight when he heard a sound from the door, it was as though someone or somethi
ng collided with the door, he walked towards the door and stepped out, he looked to the
left and right but didn‘t sight anyone.
He walked back inside but this time, he shut the door closed and then gestured his hand towards Debbie,” come with me.”
Debbie shook her head in response,” I won‘t hurt you.”
“Will you answer my question?” Debbie asked. “Sure,” Broderick answered and Debbie received his hand, Broderick carried Debb
The father and daughter just looked into one another‘s eyes without saying a word, the other five children too were looking at Brod
became very sad and dissapointed. From the first day that they had seen Broderick, they had been discussing amidst themselves
he was definitely their daddy. They
boys even told their friends at school how tall and muscular their daddy is, the girls boasted of how handsome their daddy is. And
daddy and when they found
him, they were so happy. But Broderick‘s response now runied their mood entirely and left them grossly dissapointed. Broderick c
in the atmosphere, the children who looked happy few seconds ago had now become gloomy and sad. He wondered if he had sa
how?” Moses asked. “If you are not our dad, why do we look alike?” Elisha asked. The other two girls were too sad
and dissapointed to even say a word. “Who is your mother?” Instead of
answering their questions, Broderick decided to ask about the main reason why he had entertained them in his study room. Mose
spoke, “Nell.”
The others exchanged glances and wondered if what Debbie said is okay or should they rather tell Broderick the truth? “But you o
aunt and asked of your mother?” Broderick asked Elijah. The boys looked at themselves, confused on whether to just let out the tr
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—— Chapter 181 Promise Although the door was locked, Amy could still hear their conversations
faintly only that she couldn‘t see anything this time. “Who is that?”
Broderick asked, wondering who was at the door. He pressed the remote on his desk and told
Elijah,“just the twist the knob.” Elijah nodded
and walked to the door, he leaned up until his small hand was able to grab the knob of the door, he pulled it down and it gave
way revealing Amy. Broderick frowned, how dare this woman step inside here? Before any of the children
could speak, Amy spoke,” your mum have been searching for you since, how can you be here without letting her know? Come wit
other, they remembered that Amy
had already warned them not to call her ‘mummy‘ so when she was acting as though she wasn‘t their mother, they understood he
she was the quiet one and why
she is sad.
“My name is Debbie,” Debbie finally told him her name. “Debbie, join your friends outside,” Amy said. “Get out
of my study room,” Broderick commanded Amy and she walked out quickly. Once she got outside, the children swarmed around h
the kids but her mind was with Debbie. Why didn‘t he let Debbie go? Did he like her or what? “I want to leave,” Debbie said, she d
can buy you whatever you want, you name it, ice cream, chocolate,
just anything,” Broderick said. His dead wife never conceived for him anyways and he beleived he was infertile, but deep down ins
and lowered her head,” I have a secrete to tell you, but if I do, you must promise me that you won‘t get angry.” “I promise,” Broder