Chapter 48 Growing Suspicions

Luke took care of the kids at breakfast, ensuring they ate well. Charlotte watched, feeling incredibly fortunate to have someone like Luke in her life. He made everything so much easier, especially when it came to the kids. In her eyes, Luke was truly the best. After breakfast and tidying up, they all headed to the beach. On their way, Sofia hopped into Caelan's car. Caelan was really happy, thinking maybe Sofia she was starting to like him more. In the car, Charlotte mentioned to Luke, "Sofia and Caelan seem a bit different today, don't you think?" Luke, driving, thought about it. He hadn't paid much attention to them earlier. "They seem okay to me. What makes you ask?" Charlotte reflected on their behavior earlier that day. Sofia had appeared almost guilty, frequently avoiding eye contact, while Caelan was being exceptionally considerate, providing her with tissues and water. Observing these small but significant changes, Charlotte couldn't help but wonder if there was more to