“It’s ok, I.M-씨. Nara already told me about you and the kids.” replied Mark as he nodded, letting the rapper know he was unbothered. “Ready to go, Nana?” He turned to Nara, who just went to get her sling bag and cardigan.
“Ok, baby. Mama is going out for a while again. So be a good boy and listen to 형 and Papa, ok? Mama will come back after your afternoon nap.”
“Ok, Mama.” The Littles replied, nodding in agreement before running up to her to get their kiss. Mark brought Chenle to her, while Changkyun brought Renjun.
“Jeno.. Jaemin.. You guys are in charge again, ok? Call me if anything happens.” The four helpers nodded. “I already packed up their lunches and supper in their own containers. And Xiaojun...” She called the oldest and he turned to her. “Don’t give the wrong container to the wrong toddler again.” Then, she’s off with the Tuans after Mark let Little Chenle down to continue playing.
“That’s why she doesn’t trust me with the kids.” Xiaojun surprisingly said, realising why he was not left in charge and the other giggled. “I’m surprised she still let you help after that.” Jeno added. “I could’ve die!” Jaemin exaggerated as his eyes widened.
“You just ate a teaspoon of my milk pudding, instead of your almond milk pudding. It won't kill you.” Haechan replied as he scoffed and shook his head.
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“Is Changkyun father to one of the kids?” Mrs. Tuan asked out of curiosity as Mark drove to their destination. Nara giggled and shook her head before replying, “He’s just a father figure to my set of triplets. Junnie is the oldest of the triplets, while the other two are with their brothers for the day.” Mrs. Tuan nodded as she understood and looked out the window.
“I’m surprised you knew his name, Mama. Have you guys met?” She asked back. “Your brother told us about his name when we saw you and him talking.” Mr. Tuan answered on behalf and Nara just nodded.
“Baby, make a left here. You’ll miss the turn.” Nara subconsciously said and immediately apologised as Mark made the turn. “Guess I’m still not used to calling you with your actual name.”
“It’s ok, Nana. You’ll get used to it. Like me.” Mark smiled as he reached over to her hands and gave it a gentle squeeze. “I called you, Nana to restrain me from calling you, Baby.”
“But that’s my nickname and everyone calls me that.” Nara giggled and squeezed his hand back. “I’ll practice calling you, Yi En or Mark then.” Mark nodded a little and gave a small smile, but deep down he begged for her not to.
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“Papa...” Renjun called as he chewed after Changkyun fed him his lunch and the rapper hummed. “Is Mama and 哥哥together?”
“I don’t know, Ryan. You’ll just have to ask Mama that, ok?” He answered, making the toddler nodded as he continued to chew. A few minutes later, “You only have a couple of spoonfuls left, Junnie.” He tried to feed the toddler again and Renjun shook his head as he refused to eat another bite.
