"Okay, Daddy. I hope Mommy comes soon." Disappointment and sorrow were written all over Bobby's face as he missed being with Nancy.

After all, he was very excited about tonight's party. He was determined and placed all his efforts at tonight's party.

What excited him the most was the opportunity to see Nancy again.

'Where on earth is this woman?' Charles thought worried and peeved at the same time.

In his worries, he started greeting the children absentmindedly.

It was nine o'clock.

Time kept moving, and still, there was no sign of Nancy.

The initial excitement among the children died down. They began to rub their eyes, feeling sleepy.

"Bobby, where is the surprise? You said you will give us a surprise!" asked a kid, yawning, barely keeping his sleepiness at bay.

"Yes, Bobby. Come on, share the good news with us," another kid couldn't help but urge. This enigmatic surprise filled them with great expectations and a sense of mystery.

Listening to all the kids, Bobby became sad and anxious. He didn't know why his mother was late!

Unable to control himself, tears welled up in his big eyes.

He said, "Wait a minute, wait a minute. The surprise will be

ead tired and can't dance any longer. There is no way I could hold on," said Doris as she gasped, trying to take in as much air as she could. "Why is Nancy still not here?" Jay could feel Doris trembling all over.

He looked at the watch on his wrist. It was half past nine in the evening, and Nancy still hadn't come yet. It was very likely that she wouldn't come.

Even after all his efforts, the kids were once again depressed and dispirited now. "Uncle, we don't want to dance. We want to go home."

"Yes. I'm so sleepy. I just want to sleep on my bed." Bobby was also quite dismayed. Even though he was very eager and enthusiastic about meeting Nancy, at the same time, he knew that he could no longer make the children stay. After all, the children had to attend kindergarten tomorrow.

So he reluctantly said, "I'll tell you about the good news and surprise some other day. You all can go back. Thank you everyone for coming today. Goodbye."

"Bye."

"Bye."

After giving their parting words, the kids went out one by one.

Finally, only one kid was left, Bobby.

He silently ran upstairs with his head down.

And a few moments later there was the sound of a door slamming.