Ryan halted in his tracks momentarily, but he did not respond and continued on his way.

In a private room in The Peacock, Lucas was seated beside Caleb, while James and his wife took seats beside Caleb.

I can’t believe Lynnie is sitting next to Mrs. Field! This is ridiculous.

Caleb shot Lucas a disgruntled look. He might be handsome and imposing, but most importantly, he has a sharp tongue. Look at how he’s being wary of me. How upsetting!

He got even more upset when he recalled that Ashlyn was now Lucas’ wife.

Ha! Did he get my approval beforehand?

He gave Lucas the once-over haughtily.

Lucas did not bother hiding his displeasure as well. How could Ashlyn sit between Charlotte and Mrs. Field? She abandoned me!

He could feel his frustration building and did his best to tamp it down.

not stop him from staring at

his gaze, Ashlyn chose to ignore

talking to Charlotte. Afraid of scaring the little girl, she

your treatment abroad go? Does your face still hurt?” she

“Joseph was there with me, so

who was sitting beside Lucas, a

forced a smile awkwardly. Oh, that

Charlotte’s hand. “Be a good girl, Lottie. You’ll be pretty after you recover. If that brat

“He buys breakfast and pours me a glass of water every morning. He also chats with me and plays games with

fulfilling his responsibility. That isn’t his

so she trusted Fae completely. Blinking her

She looked like a witch trying to persuade children to eat

“Huh?” Charlotte blushed instantly.

Um…

abs?” Ashlyn chimed in to

was rare to

Lucas’ breath hitched, and Joseph

with me? Did Ashlyn seriously

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