Chapter 214

Uncle Scooter raised an eyebrow. “She does need to sleep eventually,” he pointed out.

“Oh, hush, Winston. I have years of grandchild spoiling to catch up on. One afternoon shall hardly ruin her. She’s got seven years of catching up to do as well, poor dear,” Mrs. Howard said. “Well, come along then, and I shall introduce you to Kenny. He’ll drive us around and carry heavy packages. It’s what he does.”

Uncle Andy was rolling his eyes and didn’t seem to care if his mom caught him at it. “I know it’s futile to ask, but I will anyway: try not to go toooverboard, okay, Mom? At least save some of it for tomorrow.”

Mrs. Howard patted his cheek. “You’re darling, Andrew, but—” She gave him a fierce little glare that looked like a kitten getting ready to pounce. “—do not dare get in my way. Come, Isabella. The world is your oyster.”