Seeing this, Aveline didn't bother trying to make him leave. She started the car and headed straight back to the orphanage. By the time they returned, the sky had turned completely dark.

Zachary and a group of children came out to greet her, smiles lighting up their faces when they saw her.

"Come on, help me unload," Aveline said, walking over to open the trunk.

Zachary was surprised. "You went shopping?"

Aveline replied, "I had some time to kill, so I decided to buy everything the orphanage needed."

"Thank you, Miss Aveline!" the children chorused.

"You're welcome. I'm glad you like it," Aveline said with a warm smile.

Just then, the passenger door opened, and Lucas' tall figure stepped out of the car.

Seeing him, the children quickly hid behind Aveline they didn't know this man.

Zachary's expression shifted when he saw Lucas. After a brief pause, he asked, "Mr. Tudor, what brings you here?"

"I do have business here," Lucas nodded, his gaze settling on Aveline. "I came to find my wife."

Zachary was left speechless.

at him. "There are so many

married? Didn't we sign the papers?

was momentarily at a loss

Aveline looked down at

Aveline, he called you his wife, so does that make him

the corners of his

eyes. "My name is Jessie

are you?" Lucas asked, his tone patient as he struck up a

good-looking people, and Lucas seemed

hepat ease,

walking over to chat with

eight years old," she replied

ignore Lucas

was brightly lit

other children grew

"What's your name?"

"How old are you?"

you come

Because she

Zachary looked at Aveline with concern. "Why did he come looking

"I have no idea. I can't

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