Once breakfast was done Gabriella and Catherine loaded their kids in the van and with a wave they set off for Turin.

Alexis and Béatrice were right behind them. They were headed in the opposite direction and had the list of items Ben had written down for them. They were also driving a van but it was definitely more for cargo than passengers. Perfect for this trip.

Marie passed them with a smile as she headed out to do the grocery shopping. Then it was just Ben and Stephanie.

He walked back into the chateau with her. "When is that fellow Richard going to be here?" he asked.

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