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.

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

“Yay, that sounds amazing!”

a stab of jealousy in his heart when he saw how overjoyed the kids were. He

a few dresses in her arm. Hopping happily along the hallway, she asked, “Robbie, which dress is the prettiest? When

seemed to be in a good mood on that day. “All three

know nothing. I shall ask

she

a smile before

gave him a friendly nod and followed Ellie into Charlotte’s

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

are all pretty,” Charlotte responded

was right,” Robbie

chattered merrily in the background, conflicted feelings washed over

Zachary’s arrival was insurmountable. Strangely, he had a

be

back to his room unhappily and drowned his

Right then, Diana knocked on his door and entered with a tonic in her hand. “You’ve just recovered from a cold and require a

He was propping his forehead in his palm, slightly drunk from the alcohol

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