Chapter67: Chapter 67

Chapter 67: Perfect Harmony XENOIS After dinner, we worked together to get the boys ready for bed. I helped them with baths while Celeste prepared their clothes for the next day. We read bedtime stories, tucked them in, and listened to their prayers—Troy thanking God for the academic competition opportunity, Lake asking for good dreams about space exploration, and Soren requesting protection for his pet hamster, Mr. Whiskers. Once the boys were settled, I went to my study to make the necessary calls to rearrange my schedule. My secretary, Patricia, sounded surprised but pleased when I explained that I needed to clear tomorrow evening for a family commitment. "Of course, Mr. Kingston," she said. "I'll reschedule your dinner meeting with the Henderson Group and push back the contract review session. Should I also move your morning appointments to give you more flexibility?" "That would be helpful, thank you," I said, grateful for her efficiency. "And Patricia? Going forward, please block