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Zachary decided to tell Johann not only because he trusted him, but he was worried that the treatment might not work as well.
Humans are often sensitive towards their physical condition. Even though I’m very optimistic, I can’t help but think I might not wake up if I fall asleep one day.
And if that day comes, I hope the Nacht Group wouldn’t be in chaos again. Hence, I have to take all necessary precautions!
Once everything at the Nacht Group was settled, Zachary began his treatment.
Raina cleared the entire medical building and brought in medical equipment in preparation for Zachary’s treatment. Similarly, Raina arranged for the medical team from Erihal to stay at Southridge.
Mrs. Rawlston transferred most of the younger maids to Spencer while experienced ones were stationed at the medical building.
The reason behind the change in was staffing was to ensure that Zachary was taken good care of as well as to prevent the news from going public.
Spencer took Jamie back to Henry’s Garden Villa to stay for the meantime. Spencer also allowed Jamie to go back to school.
Similarly, Jamie was under Marino and two other medical staff staffs’ care when Zachary was away for treatment.
The night before Jamie left, he ran up to Zachary and asked, “Daddy, why are you sending Mr. Spencer and I away to the Garden Villa? Do you not want me anymore?”
“Of course not, silly. You’re my son, why would I abandon you?” Zachary rubbed his head and smiled. “I’m sick and need to be treated. Hence, I’ve decided that you should stay with Mr. Spencer as I can’t take care of you now.”
“What’s wrong, Daddy? Are you having a cold or something?” Jamie asked anxiously.
“It’s hard to explain…” Zachary paused. “Daddy’s illness is a little tricky and requires some time before I get better. If everything goes well, I’ll be as healthy as a horse in a couple of months. Then, we can travel to Erihal to get Mommy, Robbie, and Ellie.”
“What?” Jamie widened his eyes in horror. “Daddy, did you just say that you might die?”
“Yup.” Zachary nodded. “I might!”
“No! I don’t want Daddy to die!”
Jamie clung onto Zachary’s neck and cried out loud.
The room was instantly filled with the sound of cries as everyone was saddened by the scene.
Even Bruce and Ben lowered their head sadly while Mrs. Rawlston wiped a tear that escaped from the corners of her eyes.
Spencer wanted to comfort Jamie, but his voice was no match to Jamie’s loud cry.
Zachary didn’t stop Jamie, instead, he let him cry until he was tired and his voice became hoarse. Then, he gently pulled away from him and wiped his tears. “Are you done? Can we have a man-to-man conversation now?”
Jamie continued to sob as he nodded with tears in his eye.
“Here, take this and wipe your tears before you sit down.” Zachary handed him a few pieces of tissue.
Jamie took it and wiped away his tears and blew his nose. His red and puffy eyes met Zachary’s gaze. “Daddy…” Jamie choked up once again.
“It’s only a matter of time before people die, Jamie…” Zachary gazed at him softly. “We all have to face death one day, do not be discouraged when you face challenges!”
“But I don’t want you to die, Daddy.” Jamie pouted as he looked at Zachary, teary-eyed.
“Daddy’s not ready to die yet too.” Zachary laughed. “I still want to bring Mommy, Robbie, and Ellie home. I want to watch all three of you become adults and see what kind of girl our little Jamie is going to marry.”
Jamie snorted in laughter and a little bubble popped right out his nose. He quickly covered it with tissue in embarrassment.
“Are you going to stop crying now?” Zachary pinched Jamie’s cheeks. “I won’t die for sure, it’s just a possibility. So we shouldn’t get upset about something that hasn’t happened, alright?”
“We should face what’s ahead of us boldly. Therefore, Daddy’s going to seek treatment. As for you, Jamie, you should study hard and keep this a secret from Mommy, Robbie, and Ellie.”
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“Huh? Why?” Jamie asked in surprise.
“I know you have video calls with Robbie and Ellie every day, don’t you?” Zachary asked. “All three of you would share about every little detail. So, I guess you’ve also told them that I’ve been sick, right?”
“I-I…” Jamie hesitated.
“Well, I don’t want them to worry. So could you please keep it a secret?” Zachary rubbed his head. “That way, Daddy can seek treatment with a carefree heart. Then, we’ll go to Erihal to meet them once I get better!”
“Okay.” Jamie was convinced as he nodded solemnly. “Don’t worry, Daddy, I won’t tell them a single word about this. But you have to promise me that you will recover…”
“I’ll be waiting for you!” Jamie’s voice choked once again.
“I know.” Zachary hugged him. “Be a good boy, alright? Let’s work hard together and I’ll see you in a couple of months!”
“You got it!”
That afternoon, both Spencer and Jamie left. Jamie turned to look at Zachary and waved as he took each step away from him.
Zachary smiled as he watched them leave. Once the convoy was nowhere to be seen, he clutched his heart in pain and fell.
“Mr. Nacht!” Ben and Bruce rushed to catch him. “You must seek treatment right away! We have no time to lose!”
“I’ll make the arrangements this instant…” Raina left without another word.
However, Zachary stopped them. “Wait, there’s something else I haven’t done.”
“Mr. Nacht, tell me what it is and I’ll get it done,” Bruce replied anxiously.
“Take me back to my room.”
Both Ben and Bruce took him back to his room. Zachary leaned against the sofa and commanded in a low voice, “Hand me my phone.”
Ben handed him his phone as Zachary dialed Charlotte’s number with trembling hands.
Charlotte blocked his number in the past but unblocked it when they were both on a mission to rescue the kids.
Zachary dialed the number, yet no one picked up.
Zachary listened carefully as the line rang endlessly. He couldn’t help but feel sad.
Perhaps she didn’t want to pick up my call? Or was she unavailable?
Zachary’s heart ached at the thought of it.
Is she with Louis at this moment? Is that why she can’t pick up my call?
Suddenly, the beeping sound stopped and the call went through. Yet, the receiver did not say a word.
Zachary said a short “Hello?” and heard a familiar but cold voice shortly. “Can I help you?”
It was Charlotte’s voice.
Although her voice was as cold as ice, Zachary was overjoyed to hear her voice again.
He hurriedly sat up straight and smoothened his clothes and hair. Even though it was merely a call, he could feel as if Charlotte could see him.
“I’m going to hang up if you’re not going to say anything,” Charlotte said coldly.
“Hold on,” Zachary called out. Unfortunately, he didn’t know what to say next.
“What do you want?” Charlotte questioned again.
“Are the kids doing fine?”
Zachary mustered up the courage to initiate a conversation. However, it wasn’t anything important or interesting.
“You have their number. Why don’t you call them up instead?” Charlotte suggested.
“Oh, yeah.” Zachary felt as if the conversation was going nowhere. “How about you?”
“I’m good,” Charlotte answered in an arrogant attitude. “Is there anything else?”
“I saw the news…” Zachary said. “Are you really going to marry Louis?”
“Do you think I’d joke with such matters?” Charlotte asked.
“Do you love him?” Zachary blurted unexpectedly but regretted it at the very same moment.
“It doesn’t matter whether if I love him or not. I believe our feelings will grow over time,” Charlotte replied. “Is this why you called? Don’t you think it’s a little childish?”
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Every sentence Charlotte uttered was full of aggression, besides being tinged with undisguised impatience and sarcasm.
Nearby, Ben and Bruce were beginning to find it intolerable. When was their boss, Mr. Zachary ever humbled this way?
Then, Zachary said something that was even more humble, “I only wanted to hear your voice…”
In fact, he did not know what he wished to say and all he wanted was to hear her voice.
It did not matter what she said. As long as he could feel her presence, he had the courage to go forward.
At the other end of the line, Charlotte became quiet. If he had said any other phrase, she would feel impatient and revolted but when he said this, her heart ached…
She thought she could be indifferent but he easily affected her emotions.
The heartache she felt was akin to her heart being pierced by a sharp weapon.
It felt real and intense.
The sound of footsteps came from outside and Charlotte returned to her senses. Coldly, she said, “Don’t call me again. Take care of yourself.”
And then, she hung up.
Zachary’s hand holding the phone dropped and he leaned against the sofa tired, his eyes gradually closing…
“Mr. Zachary!”
At the other end of the line.
“Danrique!” Charlotte put down her phone and turned around to look at Danrique who had just entered.
“Yeah.” Danrique sat down on the sofa, took the cup of tea offered by the waiter, and started to slowly enjoy it.
“Sir Robert and Louis have returned home. I’ve just come from the airport.” Charlotte looked at Danrique with worried eyes. “How are your injuries?”
“You don’t need to worry about this.” Danrique looked at her, frowning. “This few days, settle the plans about the wedding ceremony and then, go to Pillere with the kids.”
“Go to Pillere?” Charlotte was wide-eyed, taken aback. “Why?”
“Just do as you are told.” Danrique was not about to explain the reason.
Charlotte felt ill at ease. Apparently, Danrique was in trouble, and asking her to go to Pillere was to get her out of danger…
“One more thing…” Danrique lifted his eyes to meet hers and then, added, “The company shares, I want them back.”
“All right. When shall we get the formalities done?”
In fact, she had decided much earlier to return those shares to him. It did not matter what the future brought. She did not want to keep them.
“Tomorrow morning, at ten o’clock.” Danrique lowered his eyes. “The team of lawyers will wait for you in the office. Sean will drive you over. Remember not to be affected no matter who tells you anything. Return home after signing the papers. Do you understand?”
“I do.” Charlotte nodded. “What’s going on, Danrique? Can you let me know? Perhaps, I could help…”
“I will take care of it. You needn’t worry.” Danrique interrupted her. “All right. You may go now.”
“Danrique…”
Charlotte wanted to say more but Danrique made a gesture, meaning that she should leave, so she left.
Sean accompanied her downstairs, telling her softly, “Mr. Lindberg left some assets for you. Though not as valuable as those shares, they are enough for the rest of your life, so you and the children need never worry about making a living.”
“Is there someone contending for the shares?”
Charlotte asked tentatively.
At the time when Danrique gave her those shares, he had wanted to give her power in the business world for the rest of her life, never having to bow to anyone.
When she refused, he had said that those belonged to Aunt Isabella.
He was a proud man who would not casually take back what had been given away, unless this gift had become a time bomb that would endanger the owner’s life.
“It’s good that you understand,” Sean said, frowning, “Mr. Lindberg really meant well concerning you. You must do as he instructed. Furthermore, you must obey him to leave Erihal after completing the formalities.”
“I wish to stay and fight together with him.” Charlotte’s brows were tightly knitted. “I can’t just walk away from trouble.”
“You must walk away,” Sean said in a low voice. “Not only that, but you must also help Mr. Lindberg to take someone away with you…”
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On the way home, Charlotte wondered about what Sean meant by his last sentence. When she enquired, he would not reveal anything more, except that after the signing of the papers, they will make further arrangements…
Sean’s secretive ways only made her more curious.
She recalled that Zachary did mention Danrique having a lover and they had a child together. Yet, Danrique had never spoken to her about this.
What Sean mentioned just now made her believe that the rumor was true…
Was it possible that the person whom Sean said she must bring along for Danrique was the love child?
If that was true, then this was a good deed, indeed.
Nevertheless, Charlotte felt much more at ease as she realized that she was playing an important role. At the very least, she was doing something helpful for Danrique.
Apparently, Danrique had planned for this emergency. Sean is right, I must pay heed to him now and not worry about other things.
A pretty petite little figure rushed out, interrupting her thoughts. “Mommy!”
Charlotte turned to look. It was Ellie, running out of the castle wearing a beautiful white cashmere coat…
Charlotte went over immediately and picked her up. “Ellie, why are you out? It’s cold outside.”
“I miss you, Mommy.” Ellie had her arms around Charlotte’s neck, nestled in her embrace like a sweet baby.
“Ellie is a good girl!” Charlotte stroked her hair, speaking gently, “I went out today to run some errands. Look, I’m back.”
“Mommy, are you going to marry Sir Louis?” Ellie asked in a soft voice. “What will happen to us after that?”
“Whether Mommy gets married or not, my love for you all will not be affected.” Charlotte kissed Ellie’s forehead. “You all will always be Mommy’s children. No one can change that.”
“What about Daddy?” Ellie’s voice was all choked up. “You really don’t want him anymore?”
Hearing these words, Charlotte’s heart sank. She had communicated with the children several times. It was impossible for her and Zachary to be together again, but the children still had expectations…
What could she do? She could only explain to them over and over again, tirelessly.
“Ellie, Daddy and I have separated.”
“I know.” Ellie lowered her head sadly.
“Good girl!” Charlotte carried Ellie inside. “Hungry? I’m making dumplings for you today. Will you come and help?”
“Yes, I’ll help…”
Ellie was quickly distracted from thoughts of her Daddy to making dumplings with Charlotte in the kitchen.
From the corridor on the second floor, Robbie watched everything that was going on. Without a word, he went back into his own room to continue reading but the words did not register in his brain.
In the afternoon, the internet connection was cut off. None of the computers could be used online. Even the TV could not be used for watching the news.
He knew that this was Mommy’s instruction. He knew what was going on, but still, he needed to see proof.
Just now, he heard the sound of a car and was about to go downstairs to look for Mommy but then, he saw her carrying Ellie indoors as if consoling her and so, he drew the conclusion…
Apparently, Mommy was really getting married to someone else.
There would be no reconciliation for the family.
Robbie felt sad so he took his smartwatch to call Jamie but on second thought, he decided against it.
Perhaps Jamie did not know the news yet so it was better to let him be carefree for a longer time.
Still, what about Daddy?
Robbie’s heart ached when he thought of Daddy.
He recalled Daddy had asked them not to interfere with adults’ affairs and that Mommy had her own ways of thinking so they must support her in every way…
Daddy was so considerate of Mommy so why did Mommy leave him?
He did not really understand adult feelings but he felt that Mommy must have a reason for her decision.
He trusted Mommy but he felt sorry for Daddy, too.
Nevertheless, it was beyond his power to do anything.
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In the following days, Zachary began to receive closed treatment formally.
After the medical team examined him, it was clear that there should be no outside interference during the treatment, otherwise all previous efforts would be lost.
Moreover, they could not guarantee that all toxins would be totally removed.
After all, in the previous incident, when they treated Charlotte, it was just a temporary measure to help her stay alive. In the end, they had to depend on Francesco…
The legendary Francesco did not have a fixed address and he was travelling constantly. It took Danrique a long time to find him. By then, Charlotte’s treatment was done, leaving behind some sequelae.
Francesco could not restart the healing process so he created for her a potion to be taken whenever the sickness relapsed to manage the pain…
Now, Zachary was in a similar situation. In order not to miss the best treatment time, he had to receive treatment first. No one could predict the future results, but at least he could stay alive.
In order to deter the attention of the public, Southridge was sealed off, leaving only some loyal subordinates and domestic servants, who were not allowed to enter or leave at will.
Two weeks passed by quickly. Zachary did not show himself.
The senior executives of Divine Corporation said that Zachary had gone to M Nation to handle the affairs of the headquarters and would be not expected to return to H City in the near future.
There were rumors and speculations that Zachary did not go to M Nation but rather had shut himself up because he was depressed and feeling hopeless since his only love was preparing to marry someone else.
Not long after, there were speculations about where Zachary had really gone to…
Divine Corporation and Nacht Group did not respond to those speculations and rumors.
No matter what the question was, their reply was that Mr. Nacht would return after two months.
Meanwhile, in Erihal, Charlotte heard the news from H City and she felt rather puzzled…
Even if Zachary really felt sad and hopeless over her marriage to Louis, he could not be depressed to such an extent, could he?
They were all very prominent figures with great power whose jobs affected society, so it was important for them not to be brought down by their personal lives.
Nonetheless, it was up to him to do as he wished and it was none of her business.
Thus, Charlotte consoled herself but still, she felt disturbed.
She asked Robbie if he had contacted Daddy. Robbie said that he was not able to get through Daddy’s phone in the past two weeks and Jamie said Daddy had gone to M Nation. He was at Mr. Spencer’s for the time being.
When Robbie questioned further, Jamie said he had to leave for school.
Robbie felt that it was strange. He could sense that Jamie was not telling him everything.
The more he asked, the more Jamie evaded his questions. Finally, Jamie stopped accepting his calls.
Robbie related these to Charlotte and he asked in a worried tone, “Mommy, has something bad happened to Daddy?”
“Not necessarily,” Charlotte comforted him, saying, “It is possible that he is really busy at the headquarters in M Nation…”
“No matter how busy, it is not necessary to cut off all communication.” Robbie was very anxious. “Is he so busy that he cannot even pick up the phone? Besides, I keep feeling Jamie is hiding something from me. It’s weird.”
“Mommy, I miss Daddy and Jamie.” Ellie’s tears rolled down her face when she thought that something might have happened to Daddy. “Let’s go back to see them, okay?”
“Ellie…” Charlotte was about to console her little girl when there was a loud knock on the door. “Ms. Lindberg, this is urgent.”
Charlotte went to open the door and asked in a low voice, “What’s the matter?”
Lupine bent near her ear and whispered a few words. Charlotte’s countenance changed and she instantly replied, “Get the car ready, I’ll change and come downstairs now.”
“Yes.” Lupine quickly went downstairs to arrange for the car.
Charlotte hugged Robbie and Ellie, speaking to them gently, “Robbie and Ellie, I’m going over to Uncle Dan’s place. You both be good. I’m coming home a little late.”
“Mommy, when will we go home?” Ellie looked at her Mommy questioningly.
“Ellie, after forty-five days, you’ll be totally cured. Then, Daddy will come to fetch you,” Charlotte spoke to her, holding her face, “I am sure your Daddy is fine. Don’t worry, dear!”
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“We cannot contact Daddy now and I’m worried.”
Ellie’s eyes were full of tears and anxiety was written all over her little face.
“Let me do this, then. I’ll contact him,” Charlotte comforted her. “Don’t worry, wait for me, okay?”
“Yeah.” Ellie was assured and she obediently nodded her head.
“Mommy, you go ahead and do what you need to do.” Robbie looked at the time. “It’s nighttime in H City now. When you come home tonight, it will be morning, over there. You can try calling then and see if you can get through to Daddy’s phone.”
“Fine.” Charlotte stroked Robbie’s head, changed, and left.
In these two weeks, Charlotte had transferred the shares and withdrawn from the Lindberg Corporation’s board of directors. She had also finished all the preparations for the wedding in Xendale.
Once all was settled, Danrique would arrange for her to go to F Nation.
Nevertheless, just now Lupine had suddenly told her that there was an incident at Danrique’s place and she had to drop by. Charlotte was anxious. “Is Danrique injured again?”
“We don’t know yet,” Lupine frowned as she spoke. “Sean only said you have to hurry over, that’s all.”
“Drive faster.” Charlotte hurried Morgan.
“Roger!”
Very quickly, the car arrived at Danrique’s castle.
The moment the car stopped, Charlotte ran like the wind inside the castle. “Where’s Sean?”
“Ms. Lindberg, Sean is upstairs…” A subordinate led her upstairs. “Don’t be anxious. Mr. Lindberg will be back soon.”
“Danrique is not at home?” Charlotte was surprised. “Then where is…”
“Ms. Lindberg.”
Sean came out from the study and signaled the other subordinates to leave.
“What’s the matter?” Charlotte looked at Sean with a frown on her face.
“Come inside first.” Sean opened the door of the study with an air of mystery.
With a face full of curiosity, Charlotte followed him in and looked. She could not help but be dumbfounded…
In the room, were three cute little children who were about two years old. They were all girls and they looked exactly alike, as delicate and pretty as dolls. They almost stole Charlotte’s heart away on the spot!
“This…” Charlotte looked at the three children in surprise. “What’s going on?”
“They have already taken DNA tests. All are Mr. Lindberg’s children.” Sean pointed at the three children and spoke embarrassedly, “In order to ensure their safety, Mr. Lindberg would like you to bring them to F Nation.”
Charlotte was speechless.
She was stunned. She had heard rumors that Danrique had a love child but she had never expected him to have three, and at such a young age. She did not expect to see three adorable little girls.
“Oh, who is this pretty lady?”
The one sitting on the piano bench looked at Charlotte with curiosity and spoke in her baby tongue, “She looks like Daddy.”
“She must be Daddy’s little sister.”
Another little girl was sitting at the desk and scribbling on a document with Danrique’s pen. She looked up at Charlotte and pretended to be knowledgeable. “We should call her our aunt.”
“Aunt!”
Another cute baby with naturally curly hair crawled over from the sofa, holding on to Charlotte’s trousers, and then pulled herself up. “Aunt, hug me!”
“Good girl!” Charlotte quickly bent over to pick her up. As she looked at her curly hair framing her cute small face, Charlotte couldn’t help smiling. “What’s your name?”
“Alpha.”
The little toddler answered obediently, exploring Charlotte’s face with both hands and examining her curiously.
“How are you, Alpha? I am Aunt Charlotte.” Charlotte introduced herself. Then she asked the child at the piano, “And you, what’s your name?”
“Beta!” The little girl was opening the piano cover, wanting to play it. She nearly got her thumb caught by the cover.
Charlotte quickly went over and held the piano cover whilst coaxing the girl, “Dearie, be a good girl. Don’t play now. In the future, Aunt Charlotte will teach you how to play, okay?”
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“I can play it. I play the best melodies, Aunt Charlotte,” shared Beta as she sniffed and spoke with a straight face on.
“Uh…”
“She’s basically telling you to not mess around,” said the girl who was at her desk. She never even looked at Charlotte before she greeted, “I’m Gamma, Aunt Charlotte.”
“Hi!”
Charlotte couldn’t help chuckling. The kids’ names are too comical to forget.
That being said, they really are cute. They look a little like Ellie when she was younger. The only difference is that they have naturally thick and curly hair. Also, they’re mixed-blood kids, so they as adorable as a doll.
“Those are just their nicknames. Their legal names have yet to be decided,” explained Sean.
“Where’s their mom?” asked Charlotte while keeping her voice down.
“That… is a long story,” replied Sean, who seemed to have a little trouble explaining anything. He changed the topic by saying, “Let’s not talk about this for now. The private jet is ready, and Mr. Lindberg asked me to take all of you to the airport at one o’clock. The kids will be counting on you. Please take care of them.”
“What’s going on?” asked Charlotte in confusion, “It’s already twelve o’clock. Yet, we have to depart at one o’clock?”
“Yes,” replied Sean, “Please hurry and have your people pack things up quickly. Mr. Lindberg will explain the situation to you later, and we will leave immediately after.”
“When will Danrique be back?” asked Charlotte while frowning.
“Soon,” answered Sean. He checked his watch and added, “He’ll reach in ten minutes.”
Charlotte had no choice but to have Lupine get their people to pack everything and get the travel documents ready. She even got them to inform Robbie and Ellie that they would be leaving at one o’clock.
Lupine rushed to prepare everything.
Charlotte had some time to kill, so she sat on the sofa to chat with the three kids.
Alpha was sweeter and more talkative. She crawled into Charlotte’s arms and chatted away endlessly.
Beta, on the other hand, was playing with the piano while Gamma was by the desk and scribbling away.
Charlotte Lindberg.
Danrique hurried over quickly and flung the door to the study room open. When he saw the kids, his usually calm and unreadable expression turned a little complicated. His frown deepened as well.
“Daddy!”
All three kids dashed over to Danrique as soon as they saw him.
Alpha was holding a newly opened pack of yoghurt at the time. She had only taken a few steps before Splat! She fell onto the floor and got the yogurt to splatter all over her face. The naughty kid licked the yoghurt off with her tongue.
Beta extended her tiny feet and ran into Danrique’s arms. The music sheet she had with her ended up slapping her father’s handsome face.
Gamma was sitting by the desk. She had her pen with her and was holding a ball of documents as she ran over. She was about to hug her daddy with her dirty hands when…
Danrique took the document away from her immediately. He frowned and scolded a little, “Why did you draw on this?”
My little baby ruined the proposal for a project valued at over ten billion!
“Daddy is being mean to me!”
Gamma pouted her lips. Bwa! It didn’t take her long before she bawled aloud.
Her cries got to her sisters. Alpha and Beta basically followed suit and cried as well. Their voices were crisp and filled the entire study room right away.
Danrique massaged his temple as he developed a headache…
“Kids, don’t cry. Please don’t cry.”
Sean instantly panicked. He didn’t know what to do at all.
“Don’t cry, girls. Aunt Charlotte is here to protect you, okay?”
Charlotte was quick to coo the kids in front of her. The first thing she did was to pick up Alpha, who was still lying on the floor. Charlotte used a wet tissue to clean off all the yogurt before she took the music sheets away from Beta. She also put away the pen Gamma had with her and clean her hands.
Finally, Charlotte had all three kids in her arms as she cooed with a smile, “Kids, I live in a huge and beautiful castle. There are even other kids there to play with you. Do you want to come visit?”
“Yes!”
All three tiny toddlers raised their chubby hands and replied simultaneously.
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“Then you must be good and eat your snacks, okay? After that, I will take you home with me.”
Charlotte cooed them to get them to go have some snacks in the separate room. The former even had Lupine and two other maids babysit the kids.
“Okay,” replied the kids, who smiled brightly.
“Such good girls,” complimented Charlotte as she stroked their beautiful, curly hair. After that, she entered the study room.
Danrique frowned deeply when he saw the messy study room. He was an extreme germaphobe and had mild OCD. Seeing messy things would make him uncomfortable.
“Kids are always unpredictable,” explained Charlotte as she cleaned the place up. She then added, “Still, I am delighted to learn that you have kids of your own.”
There were rumors of how Danrique was gay, and Charlotte almost believed in those lies.
No one could blame her for that, though. Danrique had never been lusty and never paid attention to women, and it didn’t matter how beautiful they were.
Moreover, he hated it when women got close to him. He might even despise the idea of being in love with another person.
He was adamant about staying away from women, but he was thirty-three years old, so it was not possible for a guy like him to remain a virgin.
That was why there was a rumor about how he was gay. Even Charlotte thought that was the case…
Turns out, he is just a normal dude.
Charlotte was curious, though. I wonder what kind of woman got that man to open up.
“What’s there to be happy about? Those three are just little demons…”
Danrique frowned. It seemed he wasn’t close and hadn’t warmed up to his kids. Instead, he looked a little lost and anxious, like he didn’t know how to interact with them…
Pfft! Charlotte couldn’t help giggling a little before she said, “Kids are supposed to be naughty. Robbie, Jamie, and Ellie were just like that when they were younger… Actually, Jamie is still as naughty as your daughters are.”
“It’s best if they are like Robinson.”
Danrique thought that things would be amazing if every kid was just like Robbie.
“Every kid is different. Alpha, Beta, and Gamma are actually pretty cute. I really like them,” commented Charlotte while smiling.
“You can keep them if you like them so much. Take them away now,” replied Danrique, who seemed to be waiting for her to say just that.
“Like you are actually willing to part with them?”
Charlotte knew that Danrique was just trying to keep the kids safe. That was why he was making her take them all away.
Danrique glared over evilly before he changed the topic and asked Sean, “Who sent the kids over?”
“The postman took them to the company,” answered Sean softly. “We were lucky that Gordon discovered them in time and contacted me…”
“That b*tch!” growled Danrique through gritted teeth.
Charlotte was shocked. What kind of a person is that woman? I can’t believe she actually sent the kids like they are a parcel!
“She probably had her hands tied…”
Sean didn’t get to finish his sentence before he was cut off. Danrique’s expression was so evil that it was terrifying. It got Sean to tilt his head down and stop talking entirely.
Danrique turned to Charlotte and demanded, “Leave at one o’clock sharp. Take those three demons to Pillere and find a way to get them to stop calling me Daddy. Do not let anyone discover that they are my kids.”
“Understood,” replied Charlotte. She didn’t dare to ask any questions when she saw how stern Danrique was. She simply promised, “Don’t worry. Just leave the kids to me.”
“Go on then,” replied Danrique before he turned around and left.
Charlotte had more to say to Danrique, but she swallowed her words when she saw how he walked away that firmly.
“Let’s go. We still have two more kids to pick up,” reminded Sean politely, “I’ll take you over right now.”
“Okay.”
Charlotte went to the separate room and cooed the kids into leaving with her.
Fortunately, all three kids weren’t close to Danrique, and they instinctively trusted and loved Charlotte. That allowed Charlotte to convince them with just a few words.
When they got into the car, Charlotte turned around and looked at the study room on the second floor. She didn’t know if Danrique would be watching from the window, but she instructed, “Kids, wave goodbye to your daddy.”
“Bye, Daddy,” said the kids as they waved at the window…
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Danrique didn’t show up beside the window and wasn’t as reluctant to part as Charlotte assumed him to be.
Charlotte shifted her gaze to the window in the master bedroom. Nothing… I guess I overanalyzed the situation.
Charlotte shook her head in exasperation before she got the kids into the car.
“Wow, this is so cute!”
Alpha saw Ellie’s Barbie doll as soon as she got in the car. She hugged the doll and started playing with it immediately. She even chatted with the doll.
“What is this?”
Beta discovered Robbie’s invention, which he left in the car. She scanned endlessly but still couldn’t figure out how to play with it.
“Let me see,” requested Gamma before she took the invention and started messing with it. She didn’t know how to play with it either and ended up taking it apart.
“You can’t take that apart…”
Morgan was going to stop the kid when Charlotte gestured for her to let the kids be.
“We can just put it back together later.”
Gamma ended up putting everything back together after she took it apart. She was especially focused as she did so.
Beta got bored, then. She had her head on the sofa and started snoring. One of her chubby feet slipped down the edge of the sofa and was swaying a little. That made her look ever so cute as her fingers tapped on the sofa like she was playing the piano.
A warm grin crept up on Charlotte’s lips as she stared at them.
It didn’t take long before they reached their destination.
Charlotte had her maids help the kids put on their coats before taking them out of the car. They were about to lead the kids into the house when…
Ellie ran over and informed, “Mommy, Mommy, Lupine said that we are…”
She hadn’t even finished her sentence before she was flabbergasted. Her eyes bulged in astonishment as she stared at the three cute toddlers.
The toddlers were taken aback when they saw Ellie as well. They tugged at Charlotte’s hand afterward and asked, “Aunt Charlotte, is that the kid you were talking about?”
“Yes, you can call her Ellie,” introduced Charlotte, “Ellie, these are…”
That was when Charlotte realized that she didn’t know which kid was which.
They look exactly alike.
“I am Alpha,” introduced the tiny toddler, who was still holding the Barbie doll.
“And I’m Beta,” claimed the sleepy toddler with one side of her hair all messy. She smiled as she stared at Ellie and complimented, “You are so pretty, Ellie.”
“I am Gamma,” added the kid who was holding Robbie’s invention. She scanned Ellie from head to toe before asking, “Are you Aunt Charlotte’s kid?”
“Aunt Charlotte?” blurted Ellie as she stared at Charlotte and asked, “Mommy, are they… Uncle Dan’s daughters?”
“Yes,” replied Charlotte with a smile before suggesting, “Come now, let’s head in.”
After that, Charlotte led everyone into the castle. As soon as they were inside, Ellie transformed from a playful child to a mature kid. She invited the three kids to her room to play and even welcomed them as guests.
Robbie was waiting for Charlotte in the living room when he saw the triplets there. He couldn’t help being taken aback.
“Wow, he is so handsome.”
All three kids immediately had Robbie surrounded. They scanned him endlessly like they were looking at a strange creature. They asked, “He looks just like Daddy. Is he Daddy’s kid?”
“What the hell?” complained Robbie while frowning before he asked, “Mommy, who are they?”
“They are your Uncle Dan’s daughters,” replied Charlotte, “Their names are…”
“Alpha!”
“Beta!”
“Gamma!”
All three kids introduced themselves as if on cue.
Robbie was stunned, but he regained his footing soon. “Uncle Dan’s daughter?”
“Yeah,” reaffirmed Charlotte while nodding, “I’ll take them to the second floor for now. Wait for me in the study room.”
“Okay.”
Charlotte settled the three kids temporarily in Ellie’s room and had Lupine babysit them. After that, Charlotte took Ellie to the study room and told Robbie and Ellie, “Robbie, Ellie, we are about to take off to F Nation, and we will be taking the toddlers with us.”
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“I’ve never heard about how Uncle Dan has kids. How did the three of them suddenly show up? Has the DNA test been done?” asked Robbie suspiciously.
Cough! Charlotte was sipping tea at the time and almost spat out.
“Robbie, what’s a DNA test?” asked Ellie curiously.
“It’s a medical test that can determine whether two people are related by blood,” explained Robbie.
“Okay,” murmured Ellie, who still wasn’t entirely sure what that was.
“The tests are done, and they are definitely his kids,” answered Charlotte before she quickly taught her son, “Robbie, never talk about this matter again, okay? They will be heartbroken if they overhear you.”
“Okay,” replied Robbie before he nodded and asked, “But, why are we suddenly heading to F Nation?”
“I don’t want to go to F Nation. I want to go back to H City,” requested Ellie sadly.
“I can’t really explain why we have to go there,” cooed Charlotte sweetly, “But you can trust me. It doesn’t matter where we are. I will always take care of and love you both.”
“Is Uncle Dan facing some issue?” asked Robbie, who had long sensed that something was off.
“Err…”
“Mommy, I understand if Uncle Dan wants to send us away temporarily to keep us safe,” replied Robbie with a straight face on, “But we don’t have to go to F Nation. We can totally return to H City.”
“I will never return to H City.”
Charlotte panicked a little. It was almost one o’clock, and they had to leave for the airport. Everyone was waiting right outside as well.
Hence, she didn’t have the time to explain everything to them. All she could say was, “I have my own plans. I just hope that you’ll both understand that it didn’t matter where we are. Both of you will always be my kids, and I will always love you both.”
Robbie stopped talking. Instead, he tilted his head down sadly.
Ellie asked sadly, “Then does that mean we will never see Daddy again?”
“Didn’t I tell you? Your daddy will come pick you up forty-five days later,” cooed Charlotte sweetly as she stroked her daughter’s face. “Okay. Be good and go get changed. We’ll be heading over to the airport soon.”
“But we’ve lost contact with Daddy. We don’t even know how he is now,” said Ellie while sobbing a little, “What if something had happened to him?”
Charlotte couldn’t bear to see Ellie that sad. In the end, the adult compromised and suggested, “How about this? I’ll call him now and ask him how he’s doing.”
“Okay,” replied Ellie while nodding.
Charlotte tried dialing Zachary’s number, but as expected, he was unreachable. She called Ben immediately after, and the line was established soon.
“Ms. Lindberg?”
Ben was surprised. He never anticipated a call from Charlotte.
Before Zachary went away to receive treatment, he gave specific instructions. They could ignore calls from absolutely everyone, but if Charlotte called, they must pick up.
“Why is Zachary’s phone off?” asked Charlotte to get right to the point.
“Mr. Nacht is dealing with some crises in M Nation. Something happened at the headquarters, and he had to cut off all contact to prevent anyone from spying on him,” lied Ben before he asked, “Why are you looking for him? I will have Bruce relay the message later.”
“It’s fine. The kids just miss him,” replied Charlotte. She thought that something seemed off, but Ben was deliberately being discreet. Hence, she was not in a position to ask for more information. She simply requested, “Please have him return Robbie’s call when he’s free.”
“Understood. I will surely relay the message,” replied Ben respectfully.
“Thank you,” said Charlotte before she hung up. She then turned to her kids and pointed out, “You heard that, right? Your daddy is busy working now, but he will return your call when he is free.”
“Okay,” replied Ellie as she pouted and nodded in disappointment.
“Thank you, Mommy.”
Robbie sensed that something was off, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it, so he had no choice but to obey his mother obediently.