MARIA POV
Leaving the bedroom, I couldn’t help but smirk to myself. The look on the twins' faces when I called them "ladybugs" was absolutely priceless. Henry had spluttered in surprise, and Dax looked at me like he was trying to decide whether to laugh or complain. Definitely a moment worth savoring.
Still chuckling, I made my way to the kitchen, flicking on the coffee machine and setting out the ingredients for their usual protein shakes. I even threw in a couple of toasts with marmalade to go with it. **"All that fuss about 'five minutes,' and they’re still in there taking ages,"** I muttered under my breath. It was rare to get ahead of those two, so I was going to enjoy the quiet moment while it lasted.
With my coffee in hand, I savored the rich, warm aroma that filled the air, fee
