“Mommy, we won’t go if you don’t want us to dine out, but shouldn’t you at least inform Mr. Henry about it?” Robbie thoughtfully suggested. “After all, he’s still our guest, and we can’t ignore him now that he’s already here.”

“Yup, he’s right,” Jamie nodded profusely. He was so worried that beads of sweat had already formed on his forehead.

“That was not what I meant… “

“Ms. Windt, Mr. Nacht is here.”

Before Charlotte could complete her sentence, a paramedic outside announced Henry’s arrival.

“Robbie, why don’t you go and receive him?” Charlotte lowered her voice and instructed her son, “Just tell him that I’m not feeling well and won’t be able to entertain guests. Also, don’t let Mr. Henry come in. Ask him to wait outside instead. You kids get changed, then go ahead and have dinner with him.”

“Huh?” Robbie was confused and asked with a frown,” Mommy, but why? It doesn’t seem very nice to keep our guests waiting outside.”

“Exactly!” Jamie and Ellie agreed.

“Truthfully speaking, I met Mr. Henry before, but there were some misunderstandings between us…” Charlotte explained tactfully. “That’s why I don’t want him to know that I’m your Mommy.”

not fully understand the situation but

meant and said, “Don’t worry, Mommy. We’ll keep it a

Jamie and Ellie echoed

of relief. “So, if Mr. Henry asks who your parents are, try to

the three kids answered

Ellie, if you two don’t know what to say, just keep quiet and let Robbie answer, alright?” Charlotte reminded the

get going now,” Charlotte said as she let

and called out

My good girl is here!” Henry replied happily, excited to see the

well and was about to

Jamie at once and closed the

dare to go out. She stuck her ear to the

we’re so sorry, our Mommy is not feeling well, so she’s not able to meet you,” Robbie said obediently, as Charlotte taught him to. “Our house is quite messy too. Do you mind waiting at our neighbor’s house for a while? We’ll be there right after we get

way, kids, do you know what your

his explanation was flawless. The boy even said to the pediatrician, “Dr. Howard, please help to

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