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?”

smile faltered for

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

looking into the child’s innocent eyes, felt a pang in her heart but smiled warmly in return. “Of course, Granny

the best, Granny!” Kya hugged her

to see Charlie still standing where they had parted. She

Charlie

eyed him. “Bring Emily

curved into a graceful smile.

just,” Mrs. James huffed theatrically, “I just think it’s not right for her to be alone over the weekend

don’t have

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

Mrs. James’s shoulder, waving at Charlie

her, showing a gentle and

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

was comfortable as he,

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