Chapter 984 - Stop It! (2/2)
”Sure,” agreed Xin Xiaoli.
In this way, Xiao Li was the first one to get in the car. Ashley took the passenger seat while the kids sat in the back seat happily.
”Seatbelts,” reminded Xiao Li. ”Ria, help your brother and sister with their seatbelts.”
”Yes, daddy!” Asteria was more than happy to help her brother and sister.
And then their car took the lead and got on their way. Behind them, the others were also about to leave when another car entered the driveway and parked right before them. The window rolled down and Dylan's haggard face appeared. He gave a finger salute to Xiu, ”What's up, Xiu?”
Xiu pursed her lips when she noticed his appearance and asked, ”You're really coming with us?”
”Why can't I?” retorted Dylan tiredly.
”Can you even drive?” asked Xiu.
”I don't think he can,” came Cali's voice from inside the car. She waved at Xiu saying, ”I told him to get the driver but he refused.”
”How about you ride with us?” suggested Xiu.
Dylan stared at her vigilantly, ”You being nice is always suspicious. I don't trust you enough to believe that you aren't up to something.”
”You're overthinking,” said Xiu. ”I'm just worried about you.” Dylan was still not convinced and that made Xiu sigh, ”Then let Cali drive instead. She still looks like she is in a better condition than you to drive.”
”I don't want her to tire herself,” said Dylan.
”Is this time to act romantic?” Xiu was irked by his words. ”Your life is more important here. What if you got into an accident? Or let me just call our driver instead.”
Cali also persuaded Dylan, ”Let's just get the driver. Don't be stubborn.”
”Didi, get out of the car,” was all that Darren said and Dylan obeyed his words instantly.
”Dylan, you look like you've been at war,” commented Nora as she looked at Dylan's condition.
Poor guy had lost so much weight in such a short time. He looked tired and beaten down. There were big dark circles under his eyes ruining the beauty of his otherwise handsome face. But the thing was, he was so unkempt. As if he cared nothing about his image right now.
”It's really a war right now,” replied Dylan in a tired voice.
”Maybe you should stay home and relax,” suggested Nora.
”No!” Dylan instantly refused. ”We're going camping to relax! Don't try to change my mind. I don't wanna go home. In fact, I want to run away from home these days.”
”Wow! You really have it that bad, eh?” Although Nora's words seemed like she was feeling bad for him, inside she was actually laughing heartily at his condition. Poor Dylan.
”Who would have thought this day would come for you, Mr. Playboy?”
Dylan glared at Xiu, ”I've left those days far behind me.”
”I wish I had left you far behind in my life as well. Idiot!”
”I just got here,” said Dylan. ”Do you have to start with the insult?” He was really too tired to even bicker with her right now.. He looked at Darren and said, ”Dazi, we are meeting after weeks. Can you please ask your wife to stop it?”