Chapter 57 I'm Staying at Your Place

Denise was weary after a long day of toil. As she untied her apron, yawns overtook her, her thoughts fixed on sleep's embrace. As Charlotte and Luke prepared to retire for the night, they noticed Sofia and Caelan returning. "Stop gawking. I'm staying at your place tonight," Sofia declared. Charlotte looked at her, puzzled. "Hadn't you already left? Why return?" "I'm staying here tonight. Otherwise, I'd have to go with Caelan to his place. I'd feel out of place there; here it is more comfortable." Caelan, with a resigned gesture, said, "Sofia prefers staying here to avoid awkwardness at my place. Hope we're not intruding?" Charlotte shook her head, unconcerned. "Not at all. There are plenty of rooms upstairs. Pick whichever you like." Caelan gave Luke a knowing glance. "Fancy a drink?" Luke instinctively glanced at his wife. Charlotte instantly grasped the implication. "Then off you go." "Honey, a kiss," Luke said without hesitation, planting a kiss on her cheek. "In front of