“Then I’ll send some people along with you. I don’t feel it’s safe for you and Mrs. Berry to travel alone.” Zachary’s sounded very determined.

“What’s there to worry about?” Charlotte hurriedly added, “Nobody would know if Mrs. Berry and I leave without making a big hoo-ha. On the contrary, it will attract a lot of attention if you send people with us.”

“Why are you so disobedient—”

“All right, all right. It’s time for me to get up. I promised to make the kids breakfast.” Charlotte got up and headed toward the bathroom resolutely. “You’ve promised me. Don’t go back on your words and change the plan.”

“…” Zachary knitted his brows. If it were in the past, he would have disregarded her protest and made the final decision domineeringly. However, being with Charlotte and the children had softened his temper. He was no longer overbearing with them. Instead, he treated them with respect, courtesy, and concern.

Therefore, he could only execute his plans in secret.

 

After breakfast, Charlotte informed the children that she was returning to the countryside with Mrs. Berry to handle some matters. She told them it would take some time for her to return and reminded them to obey their father.

“How long will

 

It depends on when I’m done

come back early. I’ll miss you,”

soon as I’m done.” Charlotte kissed her

Mrs. Berry going to see Mr. Fergus and the others?” Jamie was peeling his hard-boiled egg. Having just had his milk, he had a milk beard

She handed Jamie a hot

Mommy!” they answered in

for her to go. His intuition was stronger compared

back for my luggage and leave. You probably won’t see me after school.” Charlotte caressed Robbie’s face gently. “But it’s okay. I’ll

lowered

for a few days,”

you must give Daddy a call right away,” he reminded her in

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