Chester held Alice's shoulders gently and asked softly, "Are you reluctant to leave here?"
"No."
"I mean Paris."
He always understood her thoughts easily, she acknowledged by lowering her gaze.
His hand tightened slightly on her shoulder, and he kissed her forehead, "I know this city holds many of your memories, and many of our memories."
Alice paused her steps, looking up at his handsome face.
He smiled slightly, his hand gently caressing her beautiful face.
Rachel spoke at that moment, "Mommy, don't be reluctant to leave Paris; Daddy said we will return to live in Paris someday."
Rachel's words startled Alice, her beautiful but dim eyes instantly lit up, and she looked at Chester incredulously.
Chester gazed deeply into Alice's eyes and said, "I've thought about it. Once the business territory of 'QCS' expands to another level, I'll let go of 'QCS' and return to Paris with you..."
"Why?"
