My Blind Husband

“Mom!”

The moment the servant who went to pick up the children opened the door, Serafina darted in. Following behind her was a composed Alexis, and Soren, who was bringing up the rear, carried both his and his sister’s backpacks.

“Lucy’s here too!” Serafina dashed straight into Lucy’s arms. “Lucy, I missed you so much!”

“You say that every time, kiddo.” Lucy chuckled helplessly, retrieving three exquisitely wrapped chocolates from her bag. “I came in a rush this time and didn’t bring any gifts. But here are the chocolates I received at the last academic conference. You can have them.”

“Thank you, Lucy!” Serafina kissed Lucy’s cheek before running upstairs with chocolates in hand.

Soren smiled wryly as he watched his sister run away. Then, he approached Lucy and took his share of the chocolate. “Lucy, you seem preoccupied.”

Lucy instinctively touched her face. “Is it that obvious?”

“No.” Soren shook his head, grinning. “But I can read between the lines, and I can tell you’re troubled. And can’t think straight!”

shot him a wry look. “You’re too perceptive for

enough. Go upstairs and keep your sister company. Lucy and I need

and glanced at Alexis before heading upstairs

upstairs before smiling

took the chocolate she offered. “Miss, why do

an adventure with me, and I’ll show you the wonders of the world outside. How does

eyes lit

Cherise gratefully.

see… I keep my

frowned at her.

really likes you. So, I promised him that the next time I saw you, I would ask if you wanted