Chapter 350
Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort
âMommy, Mommyâ¦â
Robbie interrupted Charlotteâs train of thought.
She gathered her senses and said guiltily, âThis is all my fault. If I werenât late, Jamie wouldnât have gotten into the accident. You guys wonât have to suffer.â
âDonât say that, Mommy.â Robbie gently touched Charlotteâs face and kindly comforted her, âYou need to work and take care of us at the same time. You have it hard enough. We should help you lighten your burden.â
âRobbie is right.â Jamie fiddled with his fingers and said sheepishly, âIf I werenât being playful and ran into the forest to chase the cat, I wouldnât have gotten hit.ââItâs my fault for noticing the cat.â
Ellie pouted. Her chubby cheeks were accented by two cute dimples.
âSo, I wonât be late in the future, and you guys wonât ignore safety to play. Weâll improve together, okay?â Charlotte reflected on all their actions.
âOkay.â The three children answered in unison.
âNow, letâs discuss if we should attend Grandpa Nachtâs dinner.â
Charlotte kindly communicated and discussed with the children. However, her mind was screaming that he was their great-grandfather.
âI want to go, Mommy. Grandpa Nacht is really nice to me. I like him!â Ellieâs raised her chubby arms and cried out in a childlike tone.
âYes. I like Grandpa Nacht too. I promised to go,â Jamie quickly added.
âMommy, are you worried that Grandpa Nachtâs grandson will be naughty? Heâs your boss, right?â
Robbie read in between the lines and asked out of concern.
âUh⦠Yes, he is my boss,â Charlotte replied after a moment of hesitation.
Robbie pondered for a moment before saying in a serious voice, âHe looks fierce, but he was friendly when he sent us home last night. He didnât try to harm us.â
âHe sent you home?â Charlotte asked, appalled.
The children nodded and made a sound of acknowledgment.
Charlotteâs mind swam with images of Zachary interacting with the children. He was probably as stern as ever.
Itâs a wonder he didnât scare the children off with his demonic aura.
âMommy, Grandpa Nacht treats us pretty well. We really like him. But, if you donât want us to get too close to your bossâ grandfather, we wonât go.â
Jamie and Ellie hung their heads in disappointment.
Jamie silently played with the Legos and ruined the recently completed flying saucer.
Ellie pouted as she fiddled with her fingers. The tears in her eyes were on the brink of flowing out.
Charlotte could not bear to see her children looking so sorrowful. But, she also did not want them to get too close to old Mr. Nacht. âChildren, I know you arenât happy with Mommy. But I have my reasons. I hope you guys canâ¦â
Ding dong!
Before Charlotte could finish speaking, the doorbell rang. An attendant anxiously exclaimed, âYouâre here, old Mr. Nacht!â
Charlotteâs face drained of color. Oh my god. Old Mr. Nacht is here!
If he sees me, weâre doomedâ¦
âIâm here to fetch the children. I also want to meet their mother and apologize to her.â
Old Mr. Nachtâs voice sounded out.
âGrandpa Nachtâ¦â Ellie ran out enthusiastically.
âEllie! Donât go out yet!â Charlotte hastily grabbed her.
âMommy⦠I want to see Grandpa Nacht.â Ellie pouted again, tears pooling in her eyes. She looked like the picture of woe.