Chapter 1009

Odell pursed his lips. The mention of Sherry drained the color off everyone else’s faces at the table. John fell silent for a while before curling his lips. “Mrs. Carter, you’ve been with her for a week. It’s okay to miss one afternoon now that Master Carter and the children are here. How about I take all of you on a stroll around Glanchester?” Sylvia frowned. The air was still in the room until a flat albeit young voice broke the silence. “Can’t we bring Aunt Sherry along?” Liam stared at John with his clear yet still eyes. Sitting beside Queenie, Isabel echoed her brother’s thoughts. “Uh-huh. Aunt Sherry should come along to make it a double date!” Silence befell the room once again. Madam Stockton pulled a long face. Queenie whispered to Isabel, “What do you know, kiddo? Don’t talk about her.” Julie’s head hung low. Sylvia and Odell looked at John. Adjusting his glasses up his nose, John replied with a smile, “Sure. Anything Liam and Isabel say. Let’s take he