Chapter 393 - Three Hundred And Ninety-three: The Return-2 (2/2)
”But you don't have to worry aunty, we had a lot of fun -”
Ailee quickly interrupted him by shutting his mouth with her hand. Reina's brow raised at that gesture.
Ailee explained with a nervous chuckle, ”Well, he's trying to say we had fun but it wasn't the same without you here,” she hoped to clear off suspicion that was boldly written across her mother's face.
”Even then, he had a mouth to say so himself,” she added, ”Anyway, I'll see you guys later but right now, I need to see grandfather, so bother your father,”
Almost immediately, as if their mother just reminded them that they had a father, the kids turned all of their attention to Niklaus, who had been wondering if he was invisible all this while.
Unfilial kids, Nik felt like crying.
”Hiya pappy! ”
”How are you father! ”
”Hi, uncle! ”
”Welcome, Niklaus,”
Greetings rang throughout the house but Reina ignored them to go find her father Sakuzi who must be in his room.
However, when she passed the flat-screen, Reina paused and turned around to the television - a gesture Isabella was quick to notice. Ever since Reina returned, she had been on tenterhooks knowing many misplacements could sell them out.
”What is it?” she asked, her attention divided between the television and reading Reina's expression.
”Does it sound strange when I tell you that the television looks newer?” Reina pointed to the device, her brows knitted together contemplatively.
”Yeah, it's strange, more than strange,” Isabella told her, yet feeling a bit of quilt inside that she was lying to her new mother.
”Well,” Reina pursed her lips, ”My eyes must be playing tricks on me. Moreover, it's been days away from home, is not exactly surprising for the confusion,”
”No, your eyes are alright. You just need rest,” She breathed, the guilt increasing.
Reina turned to her and gave her a warm smile that tugged at Isabella's heart, ”Thanks for taking care of your siblings,” she stroked her face affectionately.
”Well, I have to go,” She left.
Isabella turned around and watched her until her figure disappeared into the house. How would she feel when she tells her she had spent all her time daring instead of the kids?
”Father, open up!” Reina banged her hand on the door. She returned for him. And now he would vomit everything he knew.
”Reina dear, welcome back -,”
”Save me the flattery, I know what you did,”
”What?” the man seemed shocked by her accusation.
”Exactly,”
”I don't understand you,”
”Angela,” She mentioned and saw the way color drained from his face, ”Why did you hide her sickness from me?”
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