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?”

faltered for a moment. “Of course

is really nice. The other grandparents are mean to her. Will you help

felt a pang in her heart but smiled warmly in return. “Of course,

best, Granny!” Kya hugged her

and turned to see Charlie still standing where they had

Mom?” Charlie

him. “Bring Emily over this

curved into a

yet. I haven’t given my blessing to your marriage, it’s just,” Mrs. James huffed theatrically, “I just think it’s not right

“You don’t have to

do you understand?” Mrs. James’s face flushed slightly with

Mrs. James’s shoulder, waving at

raised an eyebrow at her, showing a

drowsy by the warm air in the

wrapped his arm around her, making sure she was comfortable as

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