235 And They Met Again 3 (2/2)

After the children finished their food,she hurried to change them into their sets of school uniforms. When they went out,the four men were already seated by the living room, occupied by their conversation.

”Hurry,kids!Say goodbye toyour daddies, uncle and grandpa.”

The children then lined up to hug and kiss each one of them. Anthon then looked upat her.

”Jia,why is the little one alsoin her school uniform? ” Anthon asked, never having remembered that she had a morning class.

” I enrolled her in a music class. ”

She answered,avoiding his eyes.

”You already enrolled her two years ago.” Anthon argued.

Jia laughed. ”I mean I enrolled her in a string instrument tutorial. ”

”Just when? Why didn't I know about it. ”

Jia's heart pounded. ”I'm sorry,Ton. Her teacher just informed me yesterday about her slot. ”

Anthon nodded. ”I see. ”

”We'll go,then. ” She said,casting him a sad look.

”I'll be the one to bring them to school. ” Anthon offered,taking the keys from her hand.

”No,stay here. You have lots of things to catch up with. ”

Jim also stood up and walked towards them.

”Let me do it,sweetheart! ” Jim smiled,also grabbing the keys from her hand.

She was too afraid to look at him,knowing that Anthon was also watching her reaction. His endearment would surely create trouble sooner or later. Anthon was not as understanding as he was!

”No, Jim. You need to have a longer time for a men's talk. ” She replied,feeling clumsy to talk to him.

She also saw Anthon's change of expression but she hurriedly looked away.

”We have to go...” Jia said as she hurried to go out.

But Anthon caught her hand. She paused and looked at him.

”What?”

Without answering, he immediately held the back of her head and kissed her in front of Jim. Jim then walked away but she also saw the pain in his eyes.

After Anthon released her,she looked deeply into his eyes.

”Bye, Ton...I will always love you. ” She said sadly while she reached up and brushed his hair with her hand.

Anthon creased her brows as he gazed at her.

”You can never love me more than I do with you... ” He whispered into her ear.

Jia just gave him a pursed smile then turned back to hug Mr. Wayne,Kuya Nap and Jim before she got up inside the car.

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She drove silently,tears were endlessly welling up in her eyes. The children saw her and became worried. They nudged at each other, asking what happened in whispers.They saw that they already passed by the school but they just kept silent. It was the first time they saw her crying.

Soon, she stopped over a very wide parking lot. And high above the building which stood in front of it, was a big signage in very bold letters.Little Jaimie then read it aloud.

”Mactan - Cebu International

Airport. ”