qAfter washing their hands, the kids took their seats at the dining table. Their tiny faces lit up as they looked forward to devouring the sumptuous dishes on the table. However, they did not dare to make any move until Charlotte and Zachary were present.

Charlotte helped out in the kitchen while waiting for Zachary to come down from upstairs.

Pacing back and forth, she was very anxious. When she was about to check on him again, Marino showed up and informed her, “Mrs. Nacht, Mr. Nacht asks that you go ahead with the children first. There's an urgent matter which needs his attention.”

Hearing that, Charlotte's trembled in fear. She knew it at once that Zachary's condition had worsened. Yet, she had to maintain her composure and not make the children worry.

I must stay calm.

“Okay, got it,” she said, suppressing her bad feelings. She put on a straight face and feigned calmness. “Mrs. Rawlston, please save some for Zachary and Ben. The kids and I will eat first.”

“Sure, Mrs. Nacht,” Mrs. Rawlston choked on her words as she spoke, but she, too, tried to be composed.

“All right, darlings, let's dig in,” Charlotte invited the little ones for dinner.

Immediately, they started eating without hesitation.

“Mommy, why

after dinner?” Jamie looked in the direction of the staircase. “Shall I bring him some

still working, so let's

“But—”

much to ask? Just eat

the sudden reprimand. Feeling wronged, he grumbled, “Why did you yell at

your food.” Robbie glared

“You're always sullen and scolding others for no apparent reason.

to coax him, Robbie rose to his feet and left

Robbie and complained, “He had a run-in with me

so upset, Jamie.” Charlotte comforted him with a hug. “I'll go check on Robbie. You

only to find him by the

tree bark. Though his knuckles were wounded, he had

him. Tears streaked her face as she felt

he know that Robbie

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