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    “Mrs. Daniels, what are you talking about? It’s always a pleasure to have you at our house.”


    After a few more exchanges of pleasantries with Hannah, Arabe turned to Connor and instructed, “Help your grandma back.” Connor, well aware that lingering might spoil his ns, supported Arabe’s arm as they prepared to leave. Staying any longer might only breed more disdain from his future father-inw.


    Seeing their great-grandma and dad getting ready to depart, Lawrence and Lindsay slipped from Paul’s embrace and each took one of Marissa’s hands.


    “Mom, let’s go home.”


    Paul’s heart sank. These sweet-talking tykes had imed to adore him, but at the sight of their father’s departure, they were quick to leave his side.


    Marissa caught the flicker of sadness in Paul’s eyes and smiled inwardly. She crouched down to the kids’ level and exined, “Grandpa has just returned to Blebert, and I’ll be staying here for a bit to keep himpany. You two go back with Dad.”


    “But I want to stay with Mom at Grandpa’s house,” Lindsay said.


    “I want to stay too,” Lawrence piped up.


    The siblings were inseparable; wherever one went, the other was sure to follow.


    Not waiting for Marissa’s reply, Lindsay wrapped her arms around Paul’s neck again, her eyes sparkling with mischief.


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    “Grandpa, don’t you want me to stay and keep youpany? I can tell stories and even feed you some candy. I’m super cute, you know.”


    Lawrence, not to be outdone, quickly joined in, hugging Paul tightly.


    “Grandpa, I’m super cute too…”


    Paul was eager to agree, even hoping the children would make the Nash family’s residence their permanent home. With a broad smile, he replied enthusiastically, “Absolutely, you both can live with your mom at my ce. My home is your home. I’ll get your rooms set up immediately.”


    He then turned to Hannah and said, “Hannah, I’m counting on you to handle this. Thank you.”


    Hannah responded cheerfully, “Of course, Brian. I’ll get the kids’ rooms ready at once. But given the short notice, redecorating will have to wait. They’ll temporarily stay in the room next to Marissa’s. Tomorrow, I’ll have proper children’s rooms prepared.”


    Arabe had recently used the room adjacent to Marissa’s. It was tastefully furnished, spacious, and well-lit, though not originally designed for children.


    Concerned that the room might not meet the children’s needs, Hannah tentatively inquired, “Lawrence, Lindsay, would you be okay staying in the room your great-grandmother has used this afternoon? If it’s not to your liking, I can show you other rooms upstairs to choose from.”


    Before the children could respond, Marissa reassured them with a warm smile, “Children are usually easy to please. Hannah, your n sounds perfect. Let’s have them stay there for the time being.”


    Lawrence and Lindsay, always easygoing, agreed with a nod.


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