“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.

And so the former took a handful

about Charlotte being ill-treated without them

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

mouth to speak, but when he caught Robbie’s sharp gaze, the former snapped

“Daddy, do you remember the promise

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

by the determined look in Zachary’s eyes. It was a rare sight to

to believe

boy. Head upstairs

cast a knowing glance at Bruce. The latter left with Robbie’s hand in

and Cynthia. “Come sit with us and have

thanks.” Taylor swiftly averted his gaze after a cursory glance at Charlotte. “Cynthia

Cynthia to leave

residence and my esteemed guests. We

“This…” Taylor was conflicted.

Zachary added politely, “Please have a

toward them.

sit so far away?” Henry

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