Mark, slightly annoyed, remarked, "You're hardly ever home, and now you're leaving again."

Little Olivia chimed in, "He is old enough to have his own life!"

Edwin, feeling a bit better, gently patted her head and whispered, "Come with me."

Despite Olivia's unfinished dinner, Edwin quickly dressed her in a cute hat and coat and whisked her away.

She felt sorry for her dinner.