Hale clenched his tiny fist. "Tomorrow the dark web will have news. I'm going to cast the line and wait for the fish to bite."
Ella snorted disdainfully. "Emily, let your princess life crumble a little first. Once we confirm you're an illegitimate daughter, I'm going to drop the big bomb!" A sharp gleam that didn't belong to her age flickered in her eyes.
"Archibald, thank you so much for coming to help look after the children and for spending money on all these gifts. How much was it in total? I'll transfer it to you." Sophie came out of the room and looked at him with full gratitude and apology.
"Sophie, are you trying to make me die of shame?" Archibald gazed at her tenderly. "You've always known how I feel about you. Why do you still insist on keeping score so clearly?"
