Angel POV

I woke up to find myself in Simon's arms and to his surprised siblings standing around us. I instantly shot up, embarrassed. Simon almost rolled away in surprise and shot daggers at his siblings. I excused myself to help Mrs. Blatherwick with the day's breakfast. At breakfast, I asked Mr. and Mrs. Brown if I may stay longer.

"Of course, Angel! We'd be delighted," Mr. Brown answered.

I turned back to my pancakes and Simon squeezed my hand under the table, smiling happily.

"Children, your papa and I decided to have a picnic. Angel, you must come along too."

"Of course, Mrs. Brown."

Simon POV

We finished breakfast and changed. Angel helped Mrs. Blatherwick with the food which I got to sample. We walked to the picnic spot and I was bold enough to hold hands with Angel who blushed furiously. We set down the blanket and started to relax. Sebastian and I started to fly our kites, Lilly reading to Aggie, Eric working on an invention, Chrissy playing jump rope with Torra and Mama, and Papa and Angel just watching us. While we were eating, I saw a simple white rose that I thought was perfect for Angel. While everyone's attention was on Eric's invention, I plucked the rose and ran back.

When I came back, Sebastian let Angel play with my kite. I tapped her on the shoulder and she turned around with a smile.

"Hi, Simon!"

"Hey, Angel. I wanted to give you this." I gave her the rose.

"Thanks, Simon!" She hugged me with such great force that we both fell over and landed on the grass. We laughed.

Evangeline POV

"Cedric, look."

"What is it, Evangeline? Oh, my goodness."

"Cedric, it's not too much for their age. They're fourteen now."

"It's not that, but what will happen when she leaves?"

"Cedric, don't let Simon hear you. He'd be heartbroken. Let's just hope she'll stay."