If the nebulous "they" hurt Agape, their death would be slower than it was to be otherwise. This, Lucius knew, however, would provide little comfort to the child's mother, for it would not advantage the child in any way, only the spirit of vengeance.
"You may bring the other children to the nursery here," he offered; they would be altogether out of a nanny by day's end. No woman who could not keep track of a well-behaved child deserved to have any sort of employment. Besides, Lestrange House was all but a fortress in its enchanted corner of Mayfair—safety was key. "At least, until this matter is resolved. Cicero will welcome the company."
Possibly, at least.
"We will resolve this matter swiftly," Lucius assured his niece.
"You may bring the other children to the nursery here," he offered; they would be altogether out of a nanny by day's end. No woman who could not keep track of a well-behaved child deserved to have any sort of employment. Besides, Lestrange House was all but a fortress in its enchanted corner of Mayfair—safety was key. "At least, until this matter is resolved. Cicero will welcome the company."
Possibly, at least.
"We will resolve this matter swiftly," Lucius assured his niece.
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