Chapter 702 - Seven Hundred And Two : Fears (1/2)

The third point of view:

”So I heard what happened to our sister, Isabella?” Ailee brought up the conversation during dinner.

The whole family except Neon and Niklaus had assembled at the dining table. Although everyone knew it was because of the incident yesterday, none of them talked about it. Some matters are better left the way they are.

”Yes, your sister fell a little sick and had to be admitted to the hospital. But don't worry, she's fine,” Reina explained.

”Can we visit her tomorrow, mummy?” Elsa, one of the triplets pleaded, pouting her lips.

At that request, Ailee and Allen's gaze met and held, finally resting on their mother as they wondered what her response would be. If she agreed to Elsa's request, they would throw a fuss - Reina didn't spoil them this much.

”Sorry, honey, but you know tomorrow is a school day and you can't miss classes. Moreover, I'm sure Isabella would be discharged soon, if not tonight,” Reina told them and the original twins smirked in satisfaction.

If one had told Allen and Ailee that there would come a time in their life when they would be jealous of their siblings they have been excited to meet while in the belly, they would never believe it. But then, here they are - competing for their parent's affection.

”But don't worry,” Reina added when she saw the way her daughter's face fell, ”I'm sure your big sister Isabella would pay you a visit once she's discharged from the hospital,” I would force her if I have to do so.

Ever since Isabella left home to further her education, she found it difficult to pay a visit. Either she was too occupied at work or with Pedro. And now, the wedding became her secondary excuse.

”Yeah!” The triplets rejoiced at that announcement. Yep, sadly, the triplets were quite taken by their elder sister.

”Where is Neon?” Niklaus asked when he finally joined them, noticing his empty seat. He was the last to arrive at the table since he was busy with work in his study.

”Asleep,” Ailee was quick to answer.

”Spoken truly like his spokesperson,” Allen was quick to taunt her.

However, Ailee was not offended by his comment instead she turned to him, smiling sweetly as she said, ”No, more like the siblings who care about him unlike a certain someone,”

”Yeah,” Allen sassed, ”These days you have to be clear on the kind of care you give to him,” He hinted at something that made Reina and Niklaus' eyes narrow at him suspiciously.

”What do you mean by that?” Ailee was more annoyed that she didn't understand the hidden meaning beneath his words.

”Alright, cut it out! Both of you!” Reina came in between them before things got out of hand, ”What the hell happened to the both of you? You used to be so sweet, not to mention the fact that both of you are twin siblings and are supposed to look out for one another,”

”Well, you can ask Allen that ever since he became an asshole,” Ailee said, boldly staring at him

”Well, why do you bother to know since you care more about the brother that isn't your brother than the brother who is your brother,” Allen retorted, holding her gaze.