“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.

the former took a handful of hot cross bunnies, got up,

Charlotte

“Don’t

they-” Henry opened his mouth to speak, but when he caught Robbie’s sharp

to Zachary. “Daddy, do you remember the promise you made to me to protect

Zachary stared at Robbie. “I won’t break that promise. Believe

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

to believe

Head upstairs

The latter left with Robbie’s hand

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

cursory glance at Charlotte.

was pulling Cynthia to leave

and my esteemed guests. We have nothing to

“This…” Taylor was conflicted.

Zachary added politely, “Please have a

when he noted Zachary’s bias attitude toward them. After exchanging eye contact with Cynthia, they both took a

so far away?” Henry asked.

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