Chapter 16: Complications

The next couple of days were fun as Wayne took the pups out on picnics, accompanied by their mother of course. They went sight seeing and seeing the laughter in her eyes and rich voice, Wayne could not be happier, it was well worth it. The children were also having the time of their lives. He had taken them out often when they were in the state but this was somehow different. It was home!

They had just come back home when the Butler Mr. Bruce Stable, who met them at the door, said. 'Sir, I have a message for you'.

Wayne waited for him to relay the message but he kept mute, looking pointedly at Alexa.

'Whatever it is, you can say in front of everyone here', Wayne said.

'I think I better go in and change', Alexa said, taking a step towards the stairs, but Wayne's restraining hand held her back.

'Speak, Bruce!' he ordered.

'Very well', he conceded. 'You got a mail from Miss Valerie Jones. She is coming back by the weekend!'

Wayne's face fell as well as the hand that held Alexa and Alexa