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"It's okay," replied Luca. Luca and the maid proceeded to serve breakfast on the table. She then took her seat
where she waited for her kids to finish their morning routine.
Upstairs, Aunt Neile had delivered breakfast to Luke's bedroom and awoken the kids. After, she reminded them that
they would be going to Crawford manor today before she then made her way downstairs.
“Ms. Craw, the kids are packing their stuff now. They'll be coming down soon,” reported Aunt Neile. The kids did not
say much about their return to Crawford manor, but they made sure to pack their homework, stationery, and
textbooks before heading out.
Everything else they needed was already available at Crawford manor.
Luke had made sure to ready the kids' uniforms and other essentials at Crawford manor in hopes that it would
make their move easier. Therefore, the kids did not have to bring many things along with them.
"Okay," nodded Luca. She then picked up the newspaper while waiting for the kids to join her for breakfast.
Today's headline of the A City newspaper was about Mrs. Margaret Jackman, who was arrested by the police for
assault.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtLuca quickly read through the article and let out a sigh of relief.
It did not mention Luke's or her name, and it only stated that Mrs. Jackman had been arrested for injuring someone.
The evidence of the assault was conclusive, which led to her arrest. The police did not disclose the details of the
offense, and the reporters could not get any further information.
Plastered on the front page was a photo of a police officer arresting Margaret at her house.
Luca realized that this was not something the press would have covered unless someone had tipped them off.
Given the photo taken, it was obvious that that what had happened.
Someone wanted Mrs. Jackman to face a more severe punishment than just a few days of detention. That was why
the reporters were told in advance to wait outside her house before the police arrived.
Luca suspected that it was Luke's arrangement. After all, no one else could have known when the police would have
showed up at the Jackman's residence.
The moment Luca finished reading the article, she heard the kids greet her, “Good morning, Ms. Luca.”
"Good morning," smiled Luca the three children. She pulled out the chair next to her, Time for breakfast. I'll send
you back to Crawford manor after this."
"Okay," nodded the kids. There were no objections raised when the kids knew they were heading to Crawford
manor.
After all, Luke had mentioned to them yesterday that they might be going back to Crawford manor for a week due
to their busy work schedule these days.
The three kids understood, and obliged their father.
The three of them sat on the chair, munching away their breakfast.
Luca could not help but feel a twinge of reluctance in her heart as she looked at their innocent faces.
She could not bear to leave them, though it would only be for a few days at Crawford manor.
Luca had no idea how long she could stay here. She wanted to cherish every moment spent with her children.
Old Master Crawford missed his grandchildren. There was not much she could say about it.
After breakfast, Luca drove the three children and the maid back to Crawford manor.
As the maid and the three kids stepped out of the car, Luca prepared to drive off. Yet before she could make a
move, Mr. Griffin knocked on the car window, halting her in her tracks.
"Ms. Craw, the old master would like to speak with you." said Mr. Griffin, offering Luca a warm smile.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Alright," nodded Luca as she unfastened her seatbelt and stepped out of the car.
Tommy rushed over to hold Luca's hand.
She gently squeezed his soft little hand before also taking Rainie's hand. Lanie stood quietly beside Rainie.
The four of them walked into the house together.
As soon as they had taken off their shoes in the foyer, Luca caught a whiff of the faint aroma of tea in the air. She
turned to look at the living room couch. Old Master Crawford was sitting in his rocking chair with a newspaper and a
cup of tea beside him.
When he laid his eyes on Luca and his three grandchildren, he smiled, "Ah, my great-grandchildren are finally
here."
Luca let go of Tommy and Rainie's hands so the kids could get closer to Old Master Crawford to greet him.
"Good morning, Great-grandpa." The three kids surrounded the old master and smiled brightly at him.
"Good morning, kids. Mrs. Nancy has prepared something for you in the dining room. Go eat before it gets cold,"
said Old Master Crawford with a kind smile.. Then, he turned to Luca and nodded at her.
“Good morning, Old Master Crawford. Mr. Griffin told me that you're looking for me." Luca walked toward him and
greeted him standing up.
"I didn't get to talk to you last night at Louis' house. I just want to have a chat with you today. Don't just stand there.
Take a seat," said Old Master Crawford. He carefully observed Luca. Other than her eyes that still held a trace of
the past, her facial features were completely different from before.
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