Chapter 706

Madeleine didn't trust Robert with the kids—kept an eye on him the entire time. Robert was clearly out of his depth, surrounded by three kids playing a sliding puzzle game. For him, it was like doing basic math. Same for Chris and Liam—super easy. But for Terrell? Total brain twister. "Uncle, how do I get it out?" Terrell scratched his head, asking over and over again. Robert was losing it. He slumped into the couch, eyes pleading with Madeleine. "Can you take them away? I really need to lie down." Madeleine snorted, didn't even look his way. "Didn't you say you wanted to play daddy? Come on, don't back out now." Robert looked down at the two little cling-ons on either side of him, then glanced at the third kid sitting by his feet. He clenched his jaw. "Okay, fine. Returning all three to Beckett." Madeleine nodded. "Anything else you want to steal from him?" "His wife." Robert grinned. "Come with me." Madeleine raised an eyebrow. "Sure. But first—go wash the dishes, pick the veggies, a