Chapter 741

An hour later, Jessamine took Layla downstairs. Thaddeus and Lucas were waiting eagerly downstairs, straining their eyes wide with anticipation.

Thaddeus warmed up four cups of milk, one for each family member. He watched Lucas and Layla finish their milk and clean their cups. When they returned, he tentatively asked, "Is it time to go to bed?"

The two children didn't understand what Thaddeus was thinking and assumed he wanted them to go to bed early. They obediently crawled into the tent and lay down in their spots.

After entering, Layla emphasized with concern again, "Mommy, I want both you and Daddy to come. I want us to be together."

Jessamine reluctantly went inside, sticking close to Layla. The living room lights were switched off, and a soft moonlight glow streamed in through the large windows.

Lucas was tired from playing for a whole day, so he closed his eyes and soon began to breathe evenly, falling into a slumber.

In contrast, Layla seemed a bit excited. She usually st