“That’s enough…” Henry interrupted Spencer. The latter bowed his head and did not speak anymore.

“I’m sorry, I’ve said too much.”

Spencer kicked himself. He knew that his words must have felt like knives in Henry’s heart.

If this were any other day, Henry would have lost his temper long ago. But that day, he allowed Spencer to finish.

He intended to help Henry realize his mistake to avoid repeating it.

“I’ll think about it,” Henry sighed. “What are you waiting for? Wheel me in.”

 

“Yes, sir.” Spencer hurriedly steered the wheelchair into the house. “Are you hungry? Should I ask the servants to prepare some oatmeal for you?”

“No need.” Henry sounded dejected. “I have no appetite.”

 

“Before we left, Mrs. Berry stuffed a little bag into my hand. They were some hot cross bunnies that the children like. Shall I have them heated up for you?” Spencer asked tentatively.

Henry recalled. “Yes,

she took care of Ms. Windt’s father, and then her, and now her three children. She’s like family to Ms. Windt

see,” Henry said. “An old maid who is willing to care for three generations even when the family was in

Spencer nodded with

from that rascal to be speaking so kindly on his behalf, haven’t you?” Henry

have been with the Nacht family

at Spencer. He suddenly touched his stomach and said, “I’m a little hungry. Why don’t you heat those

Spencer in delight. He ordered the kitchen to heat the buns. “Oh, bring a glass of warm milk

corrected. “It’s meaningless to

shall accompany you, sir.”

streamed through the window onto

light and squinted at the foliage outside in a

Zachary emerged from the bathroom, dressed

stretched. “Why are you up

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