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.

other grandparents are mean to her. Will you help me protect her, Granny?”

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

the best, Granny!” Kya

and turned to see Charlie still standing where they had parted. She called out,

Charlie walked

eyed him. “Bring Emily

lips curved into

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

suppressed a smile. “You don’t have to

do you understand?” Mrs. James’s face flushed slightly with embarrassment. “Go find Emily

James’s shoulder, waving at Charlie

raised an eyebrow at her, showing a

hadn’t drunk much, she was made drowsy by the warm air in the car; she leaned on Jonathan’s shoulder,

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

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