Thankfully, it didn't take long for Countess Jenna to be cleared to rejoin everyone in enjoying the booth amenities.
And while Luca truly enjoyed the short time he spent with the Taylor couple—who seemed to have more or less recovered from the shock of discovering Jax's children—duty eventually called.
The Activity Center awaited.
Still, before leaving, Luca remembered something important and then politely asked if they could meet again later to talk more.
The Taylors were visibly startled.
The jovial child they had just met, the one who similarly fussed over plants and laughed easily, suddenly sounded more serious. He wasn't cold, nor distant, no. Actually, they were surprised because he seemed really earnest.
Countess Jenna exchanged a look with her husband.
Jax, on the other hand, looked openly delighted.
With that, the curious parents agreed without hesitation. Luca bowed respectfully, said his farewells, and hurried off.
