Zachary was caught off guard and asked, "What's going on?"

"Mr. Wills, there's a problem I don't understand. Can you help me with it?"

"Mr. Wills, is my blanket folded correctly?"

"Mr. Wills..."

And so, with a series of strange excuses, the children managed to whisk Zachary away.

Lucas stood up and walked over, his tall figure clad in a black coat with broad shoulders that emphasized his mature, masculine charm. His handsome face held a faint smile, his mood clearly quite pleasant. Aveline frowned at him. "What kind of trick are you playing now?"

Lucas replied, "I can't stand seeing another man get close to you."

Aveline rolled her eyes. "How childish."

She turned and headed towards her room, and Lucas followed her every step of the way.

When she reached the doorway, she turned back to him. "Stop following me."

But Lucas moved aside slightly and pointed to a spot not far away, where several curious little heads were peeking out, watching them intently.

"They already know we're married. If you don't let me in, how are you going to explain it to them?"

Aveline chuckled softly. "Why is that my problem? If anyone needs to explain, it's you."

it firmly behind her, clearly determined not to

there,

Aveline let you in?"

of disappointment crossed Lucas' handsome face. He crouched down and gently patted Jessie's head. "I upset her, and now I want to

"Yes." Lucas nodded earnestly.

mistakes and making

thin lips curved into

plan, but I'll need

she

you all some candy.

chubby little boy

...

night's sleep brought

washed, changed, and opened the door, only to be greeted by a little boy

from your husband.

the rose into her hand and quickly

stood there, momentarily stunned, staring at the vibrant red rose

she reached the dining hall, she was given another

she stepped outside,

flower repeated the same

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