Indeed, when Louis went to Charlotte and told her about the beach getaway, she rejected his offer at once.

Bluntly, she told him that Zachary would be here in two days to pick the kids up, so she would be spending the remaining time with Ellie in the manor.

Though Louis usually would not press the matter if he got rejected, this time, he tried to convince her by saying Ellie could come with them and that he had a surprise all planned out.

Alas, no matter what he said, Charlotte insisted on remaining in the manor.

Dejected, he could only leave reluctantly.

The children’s joyous cries sounded from downstairs when he stepped out of the room.

“I can’t wait to see the magic show!”

the magician any

he teach me some

chattered about the magician troupe that was to arrive tomorrow

love them, I promise. They can teach you magic. If you wish, I can

“Yay, that sounds amazing!”

overjoyed the kids were. He was about to return to

dresses in her arm. Hopping happily along the hallway, she asked, “Robbie, which

to be in a good mood on that

you know nothing. I shall ask

dresses and scampered off to Charlotte. When she ran past Louis, she greeted him

her a smile before

nod and followed

me! I shall wear the

Charlotte responded with a hearty

right,” Robbie

trio chattered merrily in the

insecurity he felt in the face of Zachary’s arrival was insurmountable. Strangely, he had a

to be held nine days later

that thought, he plodded back to

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