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

teach

gathered around Sherlyn and chattered about the

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

“Yay, that sounds amazing!”

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

had a few dresses in her arm. Hopping happily along the hallway, she asked, “Robbie, which dress is the prettiest? When Daddy and Jamie are here, I

all pretty,” Robbie replied. He seemed to be in a good mood on that day. “All three are of different styles, so you

know nothing. I shall ask

When she ran past

Ellie.” Louis flashed her a smile before turning to

gave him a friendly nod and

for me! I shall wear

all pretty,” Charlotte

was right,” Robbie chimed

trio chattered merrily in the background, conflicted feelings washed over

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

also meant that their wedding scheduled to be held nine days later might be called

thought, he plodded back to his room

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