When Ethan finally made it back to the estate, Axiel was still in his room, dressed neatly and sitting on the edge of his bed with his little backpack ready. The moment Ethan stood at the door, Axiel looked up with wide, excited eyes.
"Dad! You're back! Grandma told me you're coming to pick me up so we can go to your office. I'm so excited dad it's been a while since I last went with you" he said quickly, then hesitated. "But mom left me a note saying she'll be back by noon. What if she comes home and doesn't find me? Can you call her and tell her to pick me at your office? She will be sad if she doesn't find me home, and I don't want her to be sad. Dad, can she join us for lunch and for our shopping? I miss her already!"
Ethan walked in fully, crouching to his son's level.
