“But, most likely, I can’t accompany you and Jayden there. I’m too busy with the company and can’t take time off.”

Laurent said apologetically, “I’ll make the arrangements. Jane will meet you and Jayden there.”

Suzy was sad. “Jayden was hoping you could play with him for a few days. The summer vacation is long. You should try to make some time.

“It’s okay if you can’t go to Wiltspoon. I’ll bring Jayden there, and maybe he can make a few friends there.”

“I’m sorry, Suzy.”

Laurent held his wife’s hand. “I’m too busy and hardly have time to be with you and Jayden.

“I blame my dad for retiring too soon. Other people’s fathers retire when they’re eighty, but my dad left the company when he wasn’t even fifty. I had to take over the family and company matters.

“He brings my mom to travel and doesn’t even come back home more than twice a year. I think he’s scared that I might make him work at the company.”

Laurent complained about his father’s early retirement and was now traveling wit