CHAPTER THIRTY FOUR
Morning light streamed into the chateau as Cassie helped the children carry their bags downstairs. Marc’s bag contained some clothes, as well as all the toys that could possibly fit into the large travel case. Marnie was carrying Ella’s bag and a spare rucksack, while Josephine and Antoinette rolled Antoinette’s enormous suitcase across the hallway.
“Shall we call a cab?” Josephine asked.
“No, no, let me drive you to the station,” Cassie insisted.
Marnie fetched Pierre’s SUV, the most spacious of the cars available, and brought it around to the front of the house, opening all the doors while Cassie started loading it up.
It was a beautiful day—cool, breezy, and clear. The crisp autumn wind ruffled Cassie’s hair and she felt hopeful about what lay ahead of her. Afte
