“Morning!” Zachary greeted as he slowly pushed Henry to the dining table. “Where are your manners?”

“Good morning, Great-grandpa,” greeted the triplets.

“Good day.” Henry didn’t seem too well that morning. He looked wan, showing he didn’t have a good night’s rest. Yet, he managed an affectionate smile for the kids.

He frowned at Ellie. “Why are you so thin?”

“I’m not feeling well, Great-grandpa.”

She answered arduously, followed by a string of coughs.

 

“How are you feeling, Ellie?” Charlotte immediately patted Ellie’s back gently. “It’s chilly here. Let me take you upstairs.”

Charlotte hadn’t wanted to deal with Henry. She was planning to leave right after sending Ellie back to her room.

 

“Have Mrs. Rawlston send her instead,” Zachary insisted. “Robbie and Jamie, have you finished? Go upstairs and accompany Ellie.”

“But I’m not full yet-”

Before Jamie got to finish, Zachary cast him a glance to silence him.

took a handful of hot cross bunnies, got up, then trailed after Mrs. Rawlston and

Charlotte

and comforted softly, “Don’t worry. I’ll come and pick you guys

he

“Daddy, do you remember the

“I won’t break that promise.

aback by the determined look in Zachary’s eyes. It was a

believe in Zachary.

Head

knowing glance at Bruce. The latter left with Robbie’s hand in tow, leading some

his focus to Taylor and Cynthia. “Come sit with us and have

after a cursory glance at Charlotte. “Cynthia

was pulling Cynthia to leave

instructed arrogantly. “You’re in the Nachts’ residence and my esteemed guests. We have nothing to

“This…” Taylor was conflicted.

right.” Zachary added politely, “Please have a

them. After exchanging eye contact with Cynthia,

sit so far away?”

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