Chapter 127 What a Good Brother You Are

Outside the tent, a burst of fireworks exploded across the night sky, washing the whole resort in sudden daylight. Then another went up, and another, tearing through the dark. "Wow!" Ellie clapped a hand over her mouth, delight flashing across her face as she and Jake tipped their heads back to watch the surprise show. When the excitement dipped, her gaze slid to Audrey. She sat by herself, arms wrapped around her body. The thin gown she wore barely kept out the cold, leaving her looking starkly exposed to the night wind, her whole body trembling. Ellie's brows pulled together. "Audrey, why isn't Mr. Baker back yet?" Audrey shook her head and forced a polite smile, even though her voice wobbled. "Maybe… something came up, and he got held up." Right then, a gentle voice sounded behind her. "Audrey." Otto had appeared without anyone noticing, a thick woman's coat draped over his arm. He crossed the space quickly and held it out to her. "Mr. Baker had something urgent come up. He