Zachary was caught off guard and asked, "What's going on?"

"Mr. Wills, there's a problem I don't understand. Can you help me with it?"

"Mr. Wills, is my blanket folded correctly?"

"Mr. Wills..."

And so, with a series of strange excuses, the children managed to whisk Zachary away.

Lucas stood up and walked over, his tall figure clad in a black coat with broad shoulders that emphasized his mature, masculine charm. His handsome face held a faint smile, his mood clearly quite pleasant. Aveline frowned at him. "What kind of trick are you playing now?"

Lucas replied, "I can't stand seeing another man get close to you."

Aveline rolled her eyes. "How childish."

She turned and headed towards her room, and Lucas followed her every step of the way.

When she reached the doorway, she turned back to him. "Stop following me."

But Lucas moved aside slightly and pointed to a spot not far away, where several curious little heads were peeking out, watching them intently.

"They already know we're married. If you don't let me in, how are you going to explain it to them?"

Aveline chuckled softly. "Why is that my problem? If anyone needs to explain, it's you."

she opened the door, slipped inside, and shut it firmly

stood there, momentarily

Aveline let you in?"

disappointment crossed Lucas' handsome face. He crouched down and gently patted Jessie's head. "I upset her, and now I want to ask for

"Yes." Lucas nodded earnestly.

immediately responded, "Mr. Wills says admitting your mistakes and making amends

lips curved

I'll

she

buy you all some candy. How about

chubby little boy quickly

...

night's sleep brought a

up, washed, changed, and opened the door, only to

This is from your husband.

thrust the rose into her hand and quickly

staring at the vibrant red rose in her hand,

she reached the dining hall, she was

she stepped outside, yet

who handed her a flower repeated the same line, "Your husband knows

Aveline felt exasperated.

kids were in on

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