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.

him. "There are so many children here. Don't talk

slightly. "Didn't we get married? Didn't we sign the papers? Aren't you

was momentarily at a loss for

on Aveline's hand. Aveline looked down at her and asked,

called you his wife, so does that make him our friend?" the girl asked

faint smile playing at the corners of his lips as he looked approvingly at

eyes. "My name is

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

were naturally drawn to good-looking people, and Lucas seemed to match Jessie's idea

ease,

over to

eight years old,"

Lucas and focused on helping Zachary carry the

was brightly

Lucas treated Jessie, the other children grew

"What's your name?"

"How old are you?"

come with

Aveline's husband? Because she doesn't

at Aveline with concern. "Why did he come looking

head. "I have no idea.

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255