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.

concerned. “Mommy, why

Jamie looked in the direction of the staircase. “Shall I bring him some

working, so let's not disturb him. Once he's done,

“But—”

have so much to ask? Just eat

taken aback by the sudden reprimand. Feeling wronged, he grumbled, “Why

food.” Robbie glared

“You're always sullen

Right when Charlotte was about to coax him, Robbie rose to his feet and

complained, “He had a run-in with me out of a sudden and then stormed off. This

a hug. “I'll go check on Robbie. You guys

find him by the lake in

Though

She did not stop him nor disturb him.

he

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