“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.”

not fully understand

 

Robbie was the one who truly understood what Charlotte meant and said, “Don’t worry, Mommy. We’ll keep

Jamie and Ellie echoed after their brother

of relief. “So, if Mr. Henry asks who

Mommy,” the three kids

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

going now,” Charlotte said

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

is here!” Henry replied

to go outside as well and was about to wheel

at once and

not dare to go out. She stuck her

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

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

just got back from the hospital,” Robbie made sure that his explanation was flawless. The boy even said to the pediatrician,

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