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.

"There are so many children here. Don't

his strong brow slightly. "Didn't we get married? Didn't we sign the papers? Aren't

momentarily at a

little girl tugged on Aveline's hand. Aveline looked down

so does that make him our friend?" the girl asked

corners of his lips as he looked approvingly

her big eyes.

his tone patient as he

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

ease, and

walking over to

old," she

feeling a bit exasperated. She decided to ignore Lucas and focused on helping Zachary carry the things from the trunk

was brightly

Jessie, the other children grew bolder and

"What's your name?"

"How old are you?"

come with Miss

husband? Because she doesn't even look

Aveline with concern. "Why

head. "I have no idea. I can't seem

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