Stephen smiled and nodded. "Don't worry, Mrs. Wade. We're not keeping this from Master Charlie forever—once the dust settles and he exacts his revenge, we will tell him the truth."

Claire pursed her lips, nodding after pondering for a long while. "If that's what's best for Charlie, then let's go with that. We will disappear from his world."

"May I ask when you intend to do so?" Stephen asked. "I will make all the arrangements."

Claire was suddenly hesitant, and thought about it for a long whi