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!”

magician

he teach

three children gathered around Sherlyn and chattered about the magician troupe that was to

teach you magic. If you wish, I can ask them to teach

“Yay, that sounds amazing!”

felt a stab of jealousy in his heart when he saw how overjoyed the kids were. He was about to return to his room when Robbie and Ellie came upstairs to look for

she asked, “Robbie, which dress is the prettiest? When Daddy and Jamie are here,

seemed to be in a good mood on that day. “All three are

you know nothing.

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

smile before turning

gave him a friendly nod and followed Ellie into

dress for me! I shall wear the prettiest dress when Jamie and Daddy

Charlotte responded with a hearty

I was right,” Robbie chimed

mother and children trio chattered merrily in the background, conflicted feelings washed

felt in the face of Zachary’s arrival was insurmountable. Strangely, he had a hunch that his relationship with

also meant that their wedding scheduled to be held nine days

plodded back to

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