Despite the old lady’s disapproval, Lilly was determined to watch the typhoon. In a surprising turn of events, Blake swiftly took Lilly and snuck out.

Bettany called out angrily, “Blake, bring the children back! Why are you bringing them to watch the typhoon? Aren’t you afraid the typhoon will blow everyone away!”

Blake pretended to be confused and replied, “Watch a typhoon? What are you talking about? We’re not going to see the typhoon, we’re visiting Lilly’s Uncle Max!”

Bettany was speechless.

Blake continued pretending to be clueless, “Isn’t her Uncle Max in Wyndon? The little one suddenly said she misses her sixth uncle.”

Bettany thought to herself…

I don’t believe you!

The typhoon was at Wyndon.

The unreliable father led the children, then quickly departed.

Even Drake joined them, which was quite unexpected. Before, he would have chosen to stay home during the holidays, claiming that going out was pointless. But now, he realized that the saying “Travel broadens the mind” held some truth and that children needed to experience the outside world more.

She glanced at her brother, Zachary, who seemed lost in thought, while Hannah chattered excitedly. Blake, the bodyguard, was studying how to fly a large plane with a notebook.

“I’ll fly a big plane next time. The Crawford family’s private jets are often parked at the airport, and are unused,” Blake mentioned.

They arrived at Wyndon, in the neighboring province, by plane. The typhoon had not affected the area much, so they could still reach their destination without any major issues.

Their next mode of transportation was by car.

“Woohoo! I’m finally going to see Uncle Max!” Lilly joyfully exclaimed as she lay against the window, watching the rain outside.

The rain was not too heavy, as the car drove by.

effectively fulfilled Blake’s promise to accompany Lilly wherever she desired, regardless of the

Uncle Max’s number on her

is this Uncle

stayed up all night working on a problem, was

this?” he

do you have any

wondering if Uncle Max had other nieces. Her sister, Hannah, was also his niece… but Lilly was the

regaining his senses, Max cheerfully replied, “Lilly! Why did you suddenly decide to

unrelated remark, “Because Uncle Max usually

or sigh. He spoke softly, “Uncle Max is usually involved in scientific research, so I often forget where

if someone

met him before, one might mistake him for a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy. “They would call my landline.

see. Uncle Max, we’re in Wyndon right

happen to be involved in a project that might take a few days… Why didn’t you tell me you’re

of the line, Max looked at his

My niece is here.

should spend time

I rush it, it could take at least two days… It seems I’ll have to stay overnight for two

go home

was thinking about this, Lilly spoke up, “No, Uncle Max, we didn’t come here to see you. We

voice trembled nervously, stuttering as if telling

Max was speechless.

she didn’t come here to

not covering for you,” he

Lilly immediately pleaded, “Please!”

Max replied, “Okay, okay…”

her pleading eyes even though they were talking over

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