Chapter 19 Single Mother

Adrienne was puzzled. "Alastair."

Alastair insisted, "I said no."

It was rare for Alastair to look so solemn. He was not only wary but he also seemed hostile to the man, which was unheard of for a kid his age.

"Thank you but we can get it on our own."

Upon finishing that, Alastair dragged her sister away and lectured her, "You can't accept anything from strangers. I've told you so many times but you never listen to me." "But that uncle is so handsome. He's definitely a good guy."

"He's not handsome."

"No, he is!"

...

Theodore stood up and watched as the children walked away. He looked exceptionally cold in the rain. He handed the umbrella to the assistant behind him. "Mr. Godfrey, the children..."

"Moses, follow them. Don't let anything happen to them."

"Yes, sir."

went after the kids, Theodore returned to the

was just nearby and it was still

were alone in the car.

Godfrey," the driver reminded carefully,

out of the window. There was a

in the pharmacy. The girl resembled Everleigh. She

the boy looked

to return. After a while, Adrienne darted into view. Alastair followed his sister closely and they both

cashier that they didn't have a father. They went on about how it was not easy for their single mother to take care of them. The little girl even cried."

enjoyment. The next chapter is just

not sure if the children were just using that as

he would look into the matter and find

apartment. His eyes were composed as he instructed Moses, "Investigate the kids. Send a report to my office tomorrow morning." Moses was taken aback but he immediately nodded and replied, "Yes,

Theodore added, "Also, I want a report regarding Everleigh's whereabouts in June seven years ago. Compile a detailed

with pain at the

when Everleigh broke up with him. Immediately after,

was so painful that his heart would ache whenever he

remained transfixed on the rearview mirror. He was staring at the apartment that was disappearing out of sight. Everleigh's return made him realize that

she needed to be responsible

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