q“What do you plan to do at Mount Phoenix?” Robbie was completely baffled. “Dr. Felch is no longer there.”

“I was just thinking that Dr. Felch might have some books or records of some sort left in his house, which could shed some light into providing a cure for the poison.”

She added, “Also, Hayley and the rest are quite knowledgeable in medicine. I would like to invite them over to check on your daddy. Whether they could heal him completely, that's secondary. We could really use their help and expertise, especially during an emergency. It's better than just letting it be,” Charlotte shared her thoughts openly.

“All right. You go ahead and do that, Mommy.” Robbie nodded firmly. “Rest assured that I'm with you all the way.”

“I'll discuss with your daddy tonight.” She hugged him. “Now, be good and finish your snacks. Don't overwork yourself, okay? I'm heading downstairs.”

“Sure, mommy.”

When she went downstairs, Zachary was already home. He was instantly surrounded by the children because he brought along with him a ton of snacks and a handful of beautiful dolls.

“Whoa, these are so pretty!” the three children sang in unison. “Uncle Zachary, are these for us?”

“Yes, all of these are my gifts to you. Welcome to our home.” Zachary bent down to the child's eye level and patted their heads gently.

“Thank you, Uncle Zachary!”

“Ellie, Jamie, go and pick your favorites too. See if there's something you'd like to eat.”

“It's fine. I'm a boy. I don't play girls' toys and neither do I like junk food,” Jamie straightened his back and declared his stance like a man.

“Hahaha!” Zachary burst into laughter. “I'll play soccer with you later.”

awesome!” Jamie

the idea. “Your daddy needs to keep me

I get it. Mommy comes first.” Being an obedient child, Jamie winked at

you cheeky rascal!” he chortled

were perhaps the most he had ever laughed in

how happy he was, Charlotte could not help but

just trying to keep his spirits up, seeking joy amidst his sorrows. With each passing day, she

out to pinch her cheek lovingly when he saw how preoccupied she was. “Are you sulking because

home so early today?” Habitually, she

I missed you.” He leaned over and

dear, this gives me goosebumps.” Ellie covered her eyes and

and went

front of the children? Hmm...” Before she could push him away, he acted fast and

lifted her head

for several seconds, it was enough to make Charlotte's heart skip a beat, especially when

our room,” he said suggestively as he

“I have something to

interlocked their fingers together and

green with envy. Everyone was really happy at how things had turned out

a stack of documents. He then passed her

are they?” Charlotte wanted to read first but was stopped by

placed his hand on the documents

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