Verity opened her mouth to turn him down but then bit her lip, thinking. "Well, Marlowe... it's not actually safe for me to go riding with the babies getting so big," she explained gingerly, patting her belly. "I- could watch you ride, if Uncle Theo is willing to go with you..."
She gave him a very apologetic look. "I'm sorry, Mon Chou... After the babies are born I'll go riding with you, just don't let me forget.