All the cartoons had been purchased and downloaded in advance by Simon, ensuring the children could watch them anytime they wanted.
Eliot thought to himself and murmured, "It seems he wasn't acting on impulse; he'd been planning this all along."
"Eliot, what was planned?" Lila asked with a puzzled look.
Just then, there was an urgent knock at the door.
Eliot jumped off the sofa and checked the security monitor, frowning slightly at what he saw outside.
The other two children also sensed something was amiss and ran to the door together.
"Oh, it's the wicked woman!" Carter exclaimed with a blend of scorn, excitement, and mischievous delight.
What perfect timing—they had walked right into their trap!
Before he could make a move, Eliot stopped him, gesturing toward the all-seeing surve
