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

her. Will you help me protect her, Granny?”

looking into the child’s innocent eyes, felt a pang in her heart but smiled warmly

best, Granny!” Kya

closer, feeling a mix of emotions, and turned to see Charlie still

Charlie walked over

Emily over this weekend, will

into

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

smile. “You don’t have to

James’s face flushed slightly with

James’s shoulder, waving at

raised an eyebrow at her,

Estelle hadn’t drunk much, she was made drowsy by the warm air in the

arm around her, making sure she was comfortable as he, too, leaned back and pretended

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