Chapter 17

Benjamin and Elijah were standing in front of Sebastian in line. They turned just in time to see Sebastian rushing toward the clothing store nearby. Without the slightest hesitation, they took off after him. The bell on the glass door sounded as it opened, and Eloise looked up with a smile. "Welcome to—" "Eloise!" "Mom!" The three of them stood in front of Eloise, eyes red as they stared at her. Eloise's smile instantly froze and slowly faded. All three of them looked like they might cry. Sebastian reached out and pulled Eloise over, his voice hoarse. "Eloise, how could you be so cruel?" "Mom, we missed you so much…" Eloise's gaze quickly skipped past Sebastian, landing on Benjamin and Elijah for a few seconds before she looked away. There was no change in her expression at all, and she sounded polite but distant. "This is a women's clothing store. Please leave." Benjamin and Elijah trembled, staring at Eloise in disbelief. Sebastian pressed his lips tightly together, his