“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.

about Charlotte being

Charlotte ruffled Robbie’s head and comforted softly, “Don’t

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

you remember the promise you made to me to protect Mommy

Zachary stared at Robbie. “I

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

to believe

Head

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

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

thanks.” Taylor swiftly averted his gaze after a cursory glance at Charlotte. “Cynthia and I will be heading back to

was pulling Cynthia to leave as he

residence and my esteemed guests. We have nothing to hide from

“This…” Taylor was conflicted.

added

them. After exchanging

so far away?” Henry asked. “Come

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