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

Nina! Don't yank your brother so

the camping gear and food they'd brought

"Ma'am!"

and turned to

of them carrying their own camping

Jeannie walked over, smiling brightly. "You're camping here

right in front of her, it would have been rude to ignore her

gave a curt,

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

have

I hope you

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

heading off with Briony toward the

her phone and snapped a photo of Briony and James's backs as they

picture to Stewart, typing out

I just ran into your wife

Jeannie turned back to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255