Mrs. James figured out the unspoken request from Charlie’s eyes, but she didn’t give an immediate answer. Instead, she skillfully changed the subject. “Are you going to let me take Kya home or not? Your father just told me he’s memorized a bunch of fairy tales for her.”

Charlie thought for a moment and then nodded, “Okay, take Kya home. I’ll go talk to Emily.”

Mrs. James’ face lit up with delight as she hugged Kya. “You’re going home with Granny. Say goodbye to your daddy!”

“Where’s Mommy?” Kya asked.

Charlie tilted his head and kissed her little cheek. “I’m going to find Mommy. You go home with Granny, and we’ll have a video chat tonight.”

“Okay!” Kya nodded obediently. “Bye-bye, Daddy!”

“Bye-bye!”

Mrs. James was overjoyed, hugging Kya as they made their way outside. “Grandpa got a koala from Australia and two Polish rabbits; they’re so pretty. Do you want to see them?”

“Granny!” Kya frowned slightly. “Don’t you like my mommy?”

for

to her. Will you help

the child’s innocent eyes, felt a pang in her heart but

best, Granny!” Kya hugged

Kya closer, feeling a mix of emotions, and turned to see

Mom?” Charlie

Emily over

curved into a

my blessing to your marriage, it’s just,” Mrs. James huffed theatrically, “I just think it’s

don’t have to explain, I

slightly

shoulder, waving at Charlie with

at her, showing a gentle and handsome

she was made drowsy by the warm air in the car; she leaned on Jonathan’s shoulder, murmuring, “Wake me up

making sure she was comfortable as

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