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.

his strong brow slightly. "Didn't we get married? Didn't

at a

hand. Aveline looked down at her

does that make him our friend?" the girl asked

his lips as he looked approvingly

girl blinked her big eyes. "My name is

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

people, and Lucas seemed to match Jessie's idea of, the perfect prince. His

hepat ease, and

to

years old,"

feeling a bit exasperated. She decided to ignore Lucas and focused on helping

was brightly

how kindly Lucas treated Jessie, the other children grew bolder and gathered around him,

"What's your name?"

"How old are you?"

come with

you really Miss Aveline's husband? Because she

Aveline with concern. "Why did he

shook her head. "I have no idea.

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