Chapter 1553

At dinner time, Estelle and Jonathan weren’t around, so Emily cooked just for her and Kya.

After dinner, they played games, took baths, and listened to bedtime stories, just like any other night. Except tonight Charlie was missing, which made them feel something was off. Kya kept asking, “Where’s Uncle Charlie?”

“It’s already dark; why isn’t Uncle Charlie home yet?”

When it was time for bed, Charlie texted Emily. [Did Kya ask about me?]

Looking at Kya with her big round eyes on the bed, Emily couldn’t help but chuckle. [Yeah, she asked about you.]

Charlie texted again, [What about you? Do you miss me?]

Emily’s heartbeat accelerated, but she didn’t know how to respond.

immediately asked Emily. “Is that a

to tuck you in tonight. I’ll tell you a story”

Charlie started living here, he had been the one to tuck Kya in every night. Kya was a bit upset that he didn’t come today. “Mom’s stories aren’t as good as

head and softly said, “Kya, you can’t rely

reasoning with Kya but also reminding herself not to rely too much on

were full of childlike innocence, she only vaguely

yet understand

then she just continued

family’s affairs, the more she realized her knowledge

her book, stretched lazily, and prepared to go to bed. At this hour, Charlie probably

the coffee table suddenly

have something urgent to call in a hurry. Emily picked up the phone and asked, “What’s up, Bonnie?” Bonnie’s voice sounded anxious. “Emily, can

was taken aback. “What’s wrong with my

phone. I’m on a business trip in B City and can’t rush back to take care of him. Can you help me check on your brother?” Emily immediately replied, “Sure, I’m

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