A Calculated Solution

Declan still wanted to bring them to eat, but the kids said they had spent too much playing and didn't want to move.

He wanted Clara to stay with the children at his place, but Clara refused. She still had to go back and think about what Declan had said today.

Declan looked hurt. When Chloe saw this, she silently walked to him and held his hand.

She seemed to be saying, "Daddy, I'll stay with you!