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.

I promise. They can teach you magic. If you wish, I can ask them to teach

“Yay, that sounds amazing!”

stab of jealousy in his heart when he saw how overjoyed the kids were. He was about to return to his room when

“Robbie, which dress is the prettiest? When Daddy and Jamie are here, I want to dress up for

pretty,” Robbie replied. He seemed to be in a good mood on that

know nothing.

to Charlotte. When she ran past Louis, she greeted

flashed her a smile

a friendly nod and followed

me! I shall wear the prettiest dress

pretty,” Charlotte

I was right,” Robbie chimed

the mother and children trio chattered merrily in the background,

Strangely, he had a hunch that his relationship with Charlotte would end

be held nine days later might

back to his

in her hand. “You’ve just recovered from a cold and require a proper recuperation. Aunt Sherlyn told me to

sentence short. He was propping his forehead in his palm,

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