Chapter 78

Josephine opened Nicholas's room, but no one was there. Nicholas was still working in his study. Josephine wanted to take a bath, but felt it would be impolite if she did not ask the owner's permission first. Josephine decided to get back and knocked on the door of the two children's rooms. "Sky, why is the door locked?" asked Josephine, knocking on the door again. "Mom, Flower is asleep and I'm also in bed. I'm so sleepy," Sky answered from inside. Josephine's brow furrowed. Usually the triplets would be happy if Josephine slept with them, especially if they were somewhere other than home. "It's going to rain soon, Sky. There's been thunder since earlier. Don't you want some company?" she asked. A moment of silence. It was starting to rain outside and there was thunder. Sky clenched her fists and gritted her teeth, while Flower hid under the thick blanket and took one hand out, then gave Sky a thumbs up, a sign that they would be fine. "It's okay, mom, it's warm here and the sound of