The woman took a step closer to us and started speaking to us in Ustranasion. “Mr. Hall has the best of the children in mind. They are the family’s heirs. They need special care and upbringing to ensure they grow up to be capable members of the family. I’m sure you can understand why…”

“Speak your native language,” Ashton interjected her impatiently.

The woman stared at him and continued speaking in Ustranasion. “I’m sorry, I don’t understand what you’re…”

“It seems like you don’t even know your mother tongue. How can someone like you teach my children? Get out of my sight, now,” Ashton threatened, not bothering to give her a chance to explain.

“How dare you!” Before the woman could continue, Joseph had already stepped in between them. He cast a severe glare at the woman and gestured at her to leave. “This way, please.”

Upon seeing everyone so adamant about her leaving, the woman stomped out in a fury.

Once the commotion died off, Ashton walked over to the children to check on them. When he was sure Gregory and Audrey were alright, his tense face relaxed.

of you may leave first.” I felt I

any objection, closing the door behind them

chubby hands. “Do you think it’s worth it, Ashton?” I blurted

understood my concern almost immediately. “I’m

would not be a complete family anymore without me. He was willing to undertake

gripped by fear. What if something happens? I

 What will happen to the children if something happens to us? The Halls are only

might seem harmless, but God

I did not realize Ashton staring at me for some time. He circled

the cure home safely. Summer is still waiting for us at

softened instantly when I looked at

no way I could leave Summer behind. Besides, how could I let Gregory and Audrey grow up without

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