Let someone else handle the lab. Don’t you have colleagues? My jaw trembled. “I don’t think…” “I have to run the pack. My kids need me. They’re young. I can't do it all," I murmured to myself, the weight of it all pressing down on me. Charles' voice, steady and reassuring, spoke again. "You ne
Grace Though I had said that, nothing in me said that it was possible. The car came to a stop, and George came around to open my door, offering me his hand to get out. He smiled warmly at me, and I realized he wasn’t the same man that had dropped me off. “You have another assistant?” “I do,” C
She frowned. “You don’t look like a grandpa.” She let out a little giggle. “Grandpas have white hair.” He smirked as she held out her hand. He lifted her hand in the same greeting. Her eyes lit up. “Are you a prince like in the books?” “No,” Charles said. “Though I am a king.” Her jaw open
Grace "He... he just growled?" I stammered, utterly stunned. Charles nodded slowly, his expression a mix of warm understanding. "Yes, he did." I watched in awe as Richard nestled against me, his wide eyes slowly drooping as he succumbed to a sense of calm. It was as if Charles's presence and r
"You have a way with them," I admitted a hint of playfulness in my tone. Charles chuckled, the sound carrying a mixture of pride and fondness. "Well, children can often see beyond the surface, Grace. They have an innate ability to recognize sincerity and kindness. I’ve never picked up a baby I cou
Charles Grace's living room was bathed in the soft glow of the fireplace. She wasn’t relaxing much, but it was better than the nervous energy from earlier. I met her gaze. "I appreciate your willingness to talk about this," she began softly. I shook my head. “It’s not a secret, Grace.” She l
“I hav no doubt you will in good time.” I smiled. "Devin's a fool. To have you and your children and throw it all away for something so selfish." "I still can't understand how he could do this to his own children," I said, my voice tinged with a mixture of anger and disbelief. “And then think he w
Grace The morning light streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow through the house as I made my way downstairs. There was a sense of familiarity in the air, a feeling that I hadn’t felt in a long time. Like everything would be fine. As I entered the kitchen, I found Charles already seated