Indeed, when Louis went to Charlotte and told her about the beach getaway, she rejected his offer at once.

Bluntly, she told him that Zachary would be here in two days to pick the kids up, so she would be spending the remaining time with Ellie in the manor.

Though Louis usually would not press the matter if he got rejected, this time, he tried to convince her by saying Ellie could come with them and that he had a surprise all planned out.

Alas, no matter what he said, Charlotte insisted on remaining in the manor.

Dejected, he could only leave reluctantly.

The children’s joyous cries sounded from downstairs when he stepped out of the room.

 

“I can’t wait to see the magic show!”

“Is the magician any good?”

 

“Can he teach me some magic?”

The three children gathered around Sherlyn and chattered about the magician troupe that was to arrive tomorrow excitedly.

You’ll love them, I promise. They can teach you magic. If you wish, I can

“Yay, that sounds amazing!”

overjoyed the kids were. He

had a few dresses in her arm. Hopping happily along the hallway, she asked, “Robbie, which dress is the prettiest? When Daddy and Jamie are here, I want to

replied. He seemed to be in a good mood on that day. “All three are of different styles, so you can pick whichever

nothing.

her dresses and scampered off to Charlotte. When she ran past

flashed her a smile before turning

a friendly nod and followed Ellie

the prettiest dress for me! I shall wear the prettiest dress

are all pretty,” Charlotte responded with a hearty

was right,” Robbie chimed

and children trio chattered merrily in the background, conflicted feelings washed

of Zachary’s arrival was insurmountable. Strangely, he

to be held nine days

to his

in her hand. “You’ve just recovered from

was propping his forehead in his palm, slightly drunk from

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