Three Little Guardian Angels

Chapter 2030

“Bit of a waste of her several days‘ worth of tears now that we know Nollace is still alive. right?” Waylon finished.

Colton rose to his feet. “I better get to the office.” His brother considered him.

“How‘s Freyja holding up?” Colton paused in his tracks. His tone was hard to decipher when he asked, “What‘s with the concern?

Waylon chuckled. “I thought it‘s quotidian for a brother to care about his sister–in–law‘s wellbeing.”

Colton told him she was fine before leaving the mansion altogether.

Somewhere in the distance, atop a quiet lake, a rustic gazebo overlooked its tranquil water. Nicholas held a fishing rod in his hand and a coffee mug in the other. Nearby, a modest array of food was spread across the table. Bodyguards guarded the gazebo from a few steps away, making sure that no one would disturb their peace.

Daisie propped her chin on the thick of her palm. She had been sitting quietly on her spot for more than half an hour by now, yet she had never seen her fishing rod do anything as much as tremble. Pouting, she murmured, “There is nothing fun about fishing.”

the air sail through your hair, to let the sun kiss your skin–it calms the mind and body. Setting your eyes on the float, keeping thoughts out of your mind as you wonder when a fish

the surface and mumbled under her breath, “Would have been more

and ripples

She could feel her rod trembling. Grinning, she pulled

hung from the hook,

one,

over a little fish was a joy. That tiny joy of fishing was enough, as it turned out. Daisie seemed

Fishing with Grandpa, are we?” Daisie turned sharply. She placed the rod down and lunged, throwing her arms around his neck

“Waylon!”

was surprised. “I thought you were abroad!” Waylon let his sister squeeze him. His eyes were tender as he answered, “I came back a little ahead of schedule.” Nicholas added new bait. “That‘s a miracle. I

mean, he doesn‘t exactly have the time to micromanage me,”