“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.”

fully understand the situation but nodded

 

meant and said, “Don’t worry, Mommy. We’ll keep it a secret for

and Ellie echoed after their brother

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

Mommy,” the three

just keep quiet and let Robbie

now,” Charlotte said as she let go of

Thanks, Mommy!” Ellie immediately sprinted out and called out to Henry affectionately, “Mr. Henry,

here!” Henry replied

as well and was about to wheel

helped to wheel Jamie at once and closed the door

did not dare to go out. She stuck her ear to the wall while trying to hear what was

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

“By the way, kids, do you know what your Mommy is down with? Do we need

Robbie made sure that his explanation was flawless. The boy even said to the pediatrician, “Dr. Howard, please help to entertain Mr. Henry while we get

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