Chapter 176
The next morning, around eight, Elodie pulled up to the dock with Xavier and Hugo in tow.
Harry and Daisy were already waiting.
The second Daisy spotted Elodie, she took off running. "Aunt Elodie!"
Elodie crouched down just in time to catch her in a hug, smiling. "Hey, Daisy. It’s been too long."
Xavier and Hugo hung back a bit, eyeing Harry and Daisy with obvious curiosity. They had no idea who these people were.
Elodie straightened up and gestured between them. "Xavier, Hugo, this is Mr. Becker and his niece, Daisy. They’re joining us today."
Harry stepped forward, all polite charm. "Nice to meet you both."
Then he pulled out two neatly wrapped gift bags and handed them over. "Wasn’t sure what you guys would like, so I grabbed a few things. Hope that’s okay."
Xavier and Hugo just stared at him, completely caught off guard.
Even Elodie blinked in surprise. She hadn’t expected him to bring gifts for kids he’d never met.
After a few minutes of awkward small talk, they all headed onto the boat.
Xavier and Hugo already knew about the divorce. Elodie had told them a few weeks ago, keeping it simple, not getting into the messy details.