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 a moment. “Of

Will you help me protect her, Granny?” Kya’s voice was tender

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

Granny!”

a mix of emotions, and turned to see Charlie still

Charlie walked over

him. “Bring Emily over

curved into a

your marriage, it’s just,” Mrs. James huffed theatrically, “I just think it’s not right for her to be

“You don’t have to explain,

Mrs. James’s face flushed slightly with embarrassment. “Go find Emily now, we’re

leaned on Mrs. James’s shoulder,

an eyebrow at her, showing a gentle and handsome

warm air in the car; she leaned on Jonathan’s shoulder,

was comfortable as

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