Sir Ares, Goodnight

Angeline walked back downstairs with a downcast expression on her face. Holding on to Jay's arm, she complained, "Why won't they pay attention to me?"

"It's alright, I'll pay attention to you," Jay answered carelessly.

Angeline buried her face between his knees as she said grumpily, "Jaybie, you're still the person who treats me the best."

Jay ruffled her hair gently. "Did you just realize that?"

"Yes." Angeline placed her cheek against his palm.

Jay raised his eyes to look at the doors of the children's rooms which were all tightly shut. He wanted to say to her, 'You forgot to tell them that you're Rose Doyle, their mommy. The children think you're a new mommy. Naturally, they'd ignore you.'

However, when he saw how adorable she looked as she lay atop him, he suppressed the urge to tell her the truth.

"Angeline, let's go for a walk," he said, suddenly suggesting.

Angeline pushed him toward the door.

Today, the sun was shining in the sky, and the temperature was perfect.

reaction occurred when the reserved and chilly

it, gradually gave way to

pinch his shoulders playfully, or stretch her hand across

fondness

they reached the carved bench under the

gently, working

to get back onto your feet." Angeline gazed at Jay, her innocent eyes flooded with a loving expression. Jay answered, "Why should I stand up?

Angeline,"..."

head around it. What good was there in

petite nose when he saw her confused expression. "This

special services."

he added,

when the events of

buried her

could not

had no idea how Angeline could possess so many conflicting

shy person, but sometimes, she was so bold and open