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."

and shut it firmly behind her, clearly determined not to let

there,

Miss Aveline let you in?" Jessie asked,

"I upset her, and now I want

"Yes." Lucas nodded earnestly.

your mistakes and making amends is the sign

lips curved

plan, but I'll need your help.

she

I'll buy you all some candy. How about

boy quickly nodded.

...

sleep brought a

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

Aveline! This is from your husband. He says

the rose into her

there, momentarily stunned, staring at the vibrant

the dining hall, she

stepped outside,

the same line, "Your

Aveline felt exasperated.

kids were in

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