Garry had been back in Westenmar these past two days on business, and with

little Mario still recuperating under Ferdinand's care, he decided to have Carol and Mario stay in Northborough for now.

James had already taken care of the camper van arrangements in advance.

Counting Crystal, there were four adults and two children as they set out for the campsite.

The site was just outside the city, about a forty-minute drive from downtown.

All the way there, little Nina and Mario were bubbling with energy, chattering and giggling, as if they'd never even heard of fighting; the two little ones got along perfectly.

Forty minutes later, they arrived.

A sparkling lake reflected the vast blue sky, and fresh green grass stretched out before them-the perfect place for a weekend getaway.

James pulled the van into a parking spot.

Everyone climbed out.

Little Nina immediately clamored to fly a kite and dragged Mario off toward a stall selling kites.

Carol hurried

down, Nina! Don't yank

stayed behind to help James unload the camping gear and food they'd brought

"Ma'am!"

paused and turned to see

Jeannie, both of them carrying their own camping

walked over,

chatting, but with Jeannie right in front of her,

gave a curt,

didn't notice or pretended not to, her smile never faltering. "Mr. Wentworth was supposed to come camping with

couldn't have

polite smile. "Well, I hope you both have

let's set up a canopy under those trees? We can string a couple of hammocks

before agreeing and heading off with Briony toward the cluster of big

eyes glinted. She took out her phone and snapped a photo of Briony and James's backs

her messages and sent the picture to Stewart, typing out a quick

into your wife at the

Jeannie turned back to Irwin, waving him

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