“Mommy, we won’t go if you don’t want us to dine out, but shouldn’t you at least inform Mr. Henry about it?” Robbie thoughtfully suggested. “After all, he’s still our guest, and we can’t ignore him now that he’s already here.”

“Yup, he’s right,” Jamie nodded profusely. He was so worried that beads of sweat had already formed on his forehead.

“That was not what I meant… “

“Ms. Windt, Mr. Nacht is here.”

Before Charlotte could complete her sentence, a paramedic outside announced Henry’s arrival.

 

“Robbie, why don’t you go and receive him?” Charlotte lowered her voice and instructed her son, “Just tell him that I’m not feeling well and won’t be able to entertain guests. Also, don’t let Mr. Henry come in. Ask him to wait outside instead. You kids get changed, then go ahead and have dinner with him.”

“Huh?” Robbie was confused and asked with a frown,” Mommy, but why? It doesn’t seem very nice to keep our guests waiting outside.”

“Exactly!” Jamie and Ellie agreed.

“Truthfully speaking, I met Mr. Henry before, but there were some misunderstandings between us…” Charlotte explained tactfully. “That’s why I don’t want him to know that I’m your Mommy.”

Ellie did not fully

 

what Charlotte meant and said, “Don’t worry, Mommy.

Ellie echoed

finally heave a sigh of relief. “So, if Mr. Henry asks who

Mommy,” the three kids answered in

if you two don’t know what to say, just keep quiet and let Robbie answer, alright?” Charlotte reminded

said as she let go

out and called out to Henry affectionately, “Mr. Henry, Mr.

good girl is here!” Henry replied happily, excited

was anxious to go outside as well and was about to wheel

at once and

to go out. She stuck her ear to the wall while trying

to meet you,” Robbie said obediently, as Charlotte taught him to. “Our house is quite messy too. Do you mind waiting at our neighbor’s house for a while? We’ll be there right after

immediately before continuing, “By the way, kids, do you know what your Mommy is down

that his explanation was flawless. The boy even said to the pediatrician,

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