Rosalie did not give him clothes but asked him to carry her stuff. She said something about letting him be gentlemanly for once.

“You must be tired from all the shopping, Rosalie. Let’s call it a day. I’ll treat you to a meal when you’re free another day. We can go shopping again, just the two of us.”

They could shop without bringing the kids and River along.

Rosalie looked toward Callia, who was asleep. Even Heath kept yawning. She knew it was the kids who were tired, so she said, “Okay. Let’s call it a day. I’ll contact you when I’m free, Serenity.

“You don’t have to pay for anything. Since it’s your first time in Solville, please give me a chance to be a good host and treat you to a meal.”

Rosalie caressed Callia’s little face. “Lil’ Pie must be exhausted.”

“We were on the airplane for hours and did not rest after arriving today. The kids are tired.”

Rosalie smiled in understanding.

They took two taxis back to La Grande Solville, where they had parked their cars.

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